Many people think a family home should have a bath, even if the family living there doesn’t use it

An unpleasant smell can undermine even the most immaculate interior

Designer Denise O’Connor’s shares her top tips to help you make decisions with greater confidence

The most comfortable homes are shaped around the people who live there

Here are some of the key ways furniture can help shape better design decisions

Houses designed to retain heat in colder months can quickly become stuffy and uncomfortable as temperatures rise

Designer Denise O’Connor: With a bit of creative thinking, it’s possible to get more from the space you have

People frequently underestimate the impact and the cost of smaller, less obvious decisions

It’s important to understand what’s viable – and that means being clear about your budget

Spatial configuration is a key area of renovation where compromise rarely pays off

Interior designer Denise O’Connor shares her tried and tested tips

Striving for perfection often causes more problems than it solves

Bad lighting, lack of contrast and bland colours are among pitfalls to avoid

With some careful thought and a clear plan, even the simplest garden can be transformed

How to keep on top of things to prevent more disruptive work later on