From tearful spats with friends, high school crushes and mounds of homework to get through, being a teenage girl is hard. Ease your daughter’s hard days and little heart aches by giving her a bedroom where she can find solace.

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The icy fingers of winter have gripped South Africa and made it harder to get out of bed in the morning. Thank goodness for weekend morning lie-ins, reading in bed and lazy Sunday afternoon naps!

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In celebration of cosy weekends at home, here are a few ways to make staying in bed all the more irresistible…

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If you’re often nagging your son to tidy his bedroom, it’s time to for a change. Here a few ways to create a cool space your son will want to keep clean…

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Making the play

Set up play areas in your son’s room, ideal for gloomy days when he’s stuck indoors. While sports might seem like the only thing your son cares about, encourage his creativity and academic aspirations. You could set up a reading, music or art nook in a corner of his bedroom for example.

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Whether you’re expecting family guests or starting a bed and breakfast, here are a five easy ways to transform a spare room or flat into luxurious guest accommodation…

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Whether it’s your first apartment or a family home, there are bound to be times when you think, ‘I wish I had more space!’

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And since its spring, the season to reduce clutter and redecorate, here are our tips for making the most of a small space…

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There are a few reasons why couples love to sneak off to hotels. The luxury, privacy and opulence of beautifully coordinated hotel rooms help couples unwind and enjoy a romantic escape.

While there’s nothing quite like a weekend getaway, there are so many ways to turn an ordinary bedroom into a private retreat for two.

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Put the champagne on ice because we’re bringing the romance back into the bedroom!

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It’s been a long winter and we can’t wait for spring! Floral designs have bloomed on the runways for spring/summer 2010. Why not add stylish spring-inspired floral designs to your home décor?

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Turn a boring wall into a feature, brighten up a dull space, create the illusion of depth in a small room or courtyard all with the magic of murals.

We found some examples of murals to inspire your creativity. You could paint your own, commission an artist or have one of your favourite photographs or artworks turned into a larger than life wall covering.

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A boudoir was once the term given to ladies’ private suite of rooms for bathing and dressing. Today the term boudoir describes Renaissance and French inspired bedrooms and even the white-washed modern ‘country cottage’ style bedroom.

No matter what the size of your room, your boudoir should be a peaceful place to escape to.

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