Around the home

If you've ever wanted upgrade the wallpaper design at home, it's best to listen to experts like David Orford before you begin tearing down the old styles.

Finding tiling services that suit your needs can be a walk in the park if you take the advice of our expert, Paul De Simone.

If you've dreamed of renovating your own home, but don't have the know-how, perhaps a course in becoming an industrial designer will help you realise your own projects. We caught up with expert Dean Arris to discover more.

It's easy to get caught up in the excitement when you prepare to paint a house, but it's vital to remember the fundamentals of tackling a big job like this, and expert Tully Hatswell is here with some advice on what you should do to plan your paint project.

It's hard keeping up with the trends, especially in modern home furniture, so we caught up with expert Adrian Campbell to discuss contemporary styles that will keep you ahead of the pack.

Colour trends can either go really well in your house, or make it look amazingly outdated and caught in the '70s. We got expert colour consultant Rhonda Mentiplay to discuss the finer points of colour choice.

When you own a heritage home, it's essential that you know what you can and can't do when thinking changes, which is where heritage management consultants can help you.

If you're on the market to find new fabrics, having a textile industry contact like Lesley de Meyrick may help you find the right materials for the home.

With a wealth of experience on the property market, a real estate agent understands just what is need to help raise the home value for you. We caught up with Valda Walsh to find out just what can help you raise the property value.

If you're planning house renovations, there's every possibility you're thinking about ways in which you can be sustainable with your designs. It's not an easy task, as expert Kevin Starling explains, unless you make it a part of your everyday lifestyle.