Many people buy homes with the intentions of fixing them up in a manner that will be more pleasing to them. Changing the bathroom is one of the most common areas that people tend to work on first. This is where simple things like bathroom accessories can make a whole lot of difference when it comes to how the room looks.

Restoring a bathroom and replacing a bath is twice as difficult when you are looking at a small space to fit it in. Your entire bathroom might not be much more than a big closet, and the idea of tearing out the existing bath and replacing it with a new one is unappealing. You're convinced that you will end up bumping into the wall at every turn while you try to make it work.

The next time that you visit your friends or family members, take a look on their walls or around on their tables. They will each have their own form of art around their house. If you did not pay attention to it before, take a look now. See what you can tell about each of them

Want to be hip, virtuous and make a few bob at the same time? Buyers will pay up to £10,000 more for an environmentally friendly house. Seventy per cent of buyers consider energy efficiency to be important when making that important home purchase. And did you realise that three bedroom-plus houses need an Energy Performance Certificate as part of their Home Information Pack (HIP) when selling? Wise up, a bad rating could drop your sale price.

Calling all movie buffs. Bring the silver screen to your home. Kit out your home with a slick widescreen plasma, LCD TV and the finest in sonic technology. Veg out in style.

Mydeco discusses with designer and ceramicist Clare Gage about where her inspiration originates and her most recent projects.

With the Beijing Olympics just around the corner, the lure of the East is everywhere this season. Kelly Hoppen has adopted the principles of ‘balance, repetition and attention to detail’ to create her signature look. Inspired by her, you can bring a touch of Chinese style into your home with these ideas.