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Top 10… ways to give old furniture a facelift
Lisa Stephens
25th May, 2012
Don’t go to IKEA – unleash your inner artist and revamp your table and chairs instead. Lisa Stephens shares some expert advicemore...
How to... buy vintage homeware
Bethany Hubbard
27th January, 2012
Real vintage not only adds character to your home; by diverting furniture away from landfill, it does the planet a favour too. Here’s how to get stuck in more...
Behind the Brand: IKEA
Peter Salisbury
19th October, 2011
IKEA likes to sell itself as a principled, sustainable furniture producer. But has its low-cost, high-volume business model meant that it has had to compromise environmental concerns for money? Peter Salisbury reports more...
Upcycling: 2011's greenest decorating trend
Julia Nelson
19th April, 2011
Make do and mend might not sound particularly exciting but, says Julia Nelson, a little creative upcycling can turn junk into something spectacular more...
Erik Zwaga: Belgium’s newest eco-design star
The Ecologist
25th March, 2011
With a talent for breathing new life into what most of us would regard as junk, designer, Erik Zwaga, has taken the art of upcycling to new heights more...
CASE STUDY: giving old furniture a new home
Lucy Thompson
20th August, 2009
Is it possible to help the environment, local community and give the homeless a second chance at life? The charity Emmaus is living proof that the answer is yes more...
How to reduce toxins and 'green' your baby's nursery
Laura Sevier
29th September, 2009
Is it enough to trust your nose when it comes to decorating your baby's nursery? A new project tests toxin levels and provides tips on reducing harmful chemicals in your baby's room more...
How to restore tired looking furniture: DIY tips
Andy Hamilton
8th September, 2009
There's life in that old sagging sofa yet. Restoring furniture is as easy as buying a throw or painting a wardrobe. Andy Hamilton explains how more...
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