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Design has no strict formula . Nevertheless , there is a sensible and a not - so - sensible order to approaching designing a way – we ask the expert what comes first , pigment colour or furniture choice ?

A rustic kitchen decorated for Christmas with traditional garlands

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eclectic large green kitchen with a bench seat and checkerboard fabric, lighter green kitchen island with two pendant lights above, striped tiled backsplash and glass fronted wall cabinets

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A bright dressing room with closets on the left and right sides. There is an arm chair and footstool in the center, carpeted floors and a fire place. It�s bright and has a sunny window in the background

A white bedroom with a blue water patterned headboard bed with blue koi fish cushions and bedding, framed colorful images above, a wooden beside table with books, a plant, and a framed photograph in a matching blue frame and an industrial style moveable lamp above

Burgundy cottage laundry room with white counters, gold rail across the cabinet with a curtain instead of a door. There are peach and cream china plates on display on a shelf

A cozy living room with exposed wooden staircase, large L-shaped sofa, patterned coffee table and brown armchair. Behind is a large wooden cabinet and built-in bookshelves. To the right is a bright window with a patterned statement blind seen.

A bright home office with large windows, a wooden desk and a plush red armchair with patterned cushion. On the desk are piles of books and a table lamp. Behind it is a wheelie grey chair. On the wall are three framed artworks. On the opposite wall is a large bookshelf and white cabinet. The floor is wooden, with a patterned rug in the center.

A large grey and white modern farmhouse with two wooden garage doors, and beautiful landscaping.

Close-up of a Gray Squirrel in snowdrops in spring

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Red coneflowers blooming in a black container with other plants

A country living room with a wood burning stove, two sofas opposite one another and two pink patterned armchairs in the foreground. In the middle of the room is a large yellow upholstered ottoman with a tray on top filled with books and plants.

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A wooden panelled attic conversion with a rustic bed.

A blue and white kitchen with white walls and light engineered hardwood flooring.

Devol Classic English kitchen with bespoke alcove shelving and pantry

A full wooden water barrel in a lush green garden / A lack and yellow generator in-front of a white external wall / Solar panels on a brown sloped roof

A blue living room with statement pink rug, large bay window, mantelpiece and white sofa with colourful cushions

An empty DIY workshop with an organized pegboard wall of tools and two empty workman desks

Modern Clean Living Room Interior With Green Plants, Sofa And Green Wall Background