Space & Light

A little bit of light can go a long way. So take a look at our guides that show you how to make your rooms look bigger and brighter by using light and a bit of 4homes know-how.

How Light Affects Colour Schemes

Why does a colour look great in one room, and awful in another? Choose the right shade first time round read more on: How Light Affects Colour Schemes

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10 Ways to Stretch Space In Your Home

Want to know how to make your home feel bigger? We asked architect and presenter of The Home Show, George Clarke for his top tips.

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10 Floor Lamps

Need help locating the best floorlamps for your home? Look no further... check out our guide!

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23 Schemes To Brighten Dark Bedrooms

Got a dark bedroom that needs brightening up? Use these decorating and design tricks to make it lighter.

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19 Ways To Lighten Dark Living Rooms

Is your living room dark and unwelcoming? Try these colour schemes to make it light, bright and inviting...

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Make Your Hallway Larger & Brighter

Turn a heavy-traffic space from hectic to welcoming and calm and it'll be a credit to your home

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Make A Small Space Seem Bigger

Size of your home cramping your style? Cheat your way to bigger rooms with these great ideas.

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How To Make A Dark Room Lighter

Is the gloom in your rooms getting you down? Well, short of adding new windows, there are plenty of clever ideas you can employ to quickly (and cheaply) shed light on the problem. Got a bit more time, ambition and money? We've got ideas for that, too.

How To Make Your Home Look Bigger Using Mirrors

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Make Your Home Look Bigger With Mirrors

Do your rooms feel small and dark? It's super easy to cheat your space with mirrors. Simply hang them cleverly and your rooms will look bigger, brighter and a whole lot nicer. By Sarah Warwick