Home Style Interior and Garden ideas for your home from Newcastle and the North East of England.

Spring garden full of delights May 17 2008
The late spring is bringing lots of wonderful colour to the garden. And a stroll in the sunshine reveals some exciting finds, says Robert Jamieson. more

Great British design May 17 2008
FRENCH-style furniture has been a big hit so far this year, but I think it’s about time to celebrate being British again. Think solid wood, pastel colours and rich fabrics. more

Get the look May 17 2008
WHETHER you go for dramatic or keep it subtle, the monochrome look is simple to achieve. It’s also a great choice for those buying a new home. Add black accessories to your blank canvas to create a wow factor. more

Garden delights at show May 17 2008
If you’re looking for inspiration, don't ignore this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. The biggest horticultural event on the calendar takes place later this month. more

Moody and magical May 10 2008
How we use light can dramatically alter the way a room looks. During the day it’s great to have a room filled with natural light, but there’s also nothing quite like a moody atmosphere when it gets dark. Clare Jobson reveals more. more

Green goddess workout May 10 2008
Overdone it on digging, weeding and planting? Hannah Stephenson finds out how an hour’s graft in the garden is equivalent to a good session in the gym. more

Let there be light May 3 2008
I’M sprucing up my patio in preparation for the summer and have decided to add some light to the scene to create atmosphere when I’m chilling out with my glass of wine in the evening during the warmer months. more

Coffees and creams May 3 2008
AS we get closer to summer (hoorah!) we tend to want to move more towards neutral, earthy tones in our homes. Cream is a timeless colour and can be mixed with wooden furniture and golden accessories for a sophisticated high-glamour look. more

Happy birthday to the ‘father of botany’ Apr 26 2008
IF you Google the name William Turner, chances are you will come up with Turner, the painter, or Will Turner, the hero of Pirates of the Caribbean. more

Sleeping beauties Apr 26 2008
If like me you value your sleep, then it is essential to have a boudoir that will enable you to relax and drift off into a peaceful slumber, says Clare Jobson more

Putting colour in the shade Apr 26 2008
Hanging baskets can add a mass of colour to even the dullest of areas as Hannah Stephenson finds out more

Ship shape rooms Apr 19 2008
AYE aye captain! The fashionistas amongst you can’t fail to have noticed the current trend for the nautical look. You can also bet your bottom dollar that this is definitely a trend that will spill over into interiors and see you right through the summer too. more

How to have a lovely lawn Apr 19 2008
AS the weather warms up, gardeners will be setting their lawnmower blades high to give their grass the first cut of the season. But if your mower is past its best, what is the best new option? more

Wood and pond spring into life Apr 19 2008
The brighter days are bringing lots of colour to the garden, but the damp and the late frosts are bringing their problems, as Robert Jamieson discovers. more

Quarry Apr 12 2008
Gardener Susie White is touring the North East to visit her favourite gardens. This week she takes a walk through Bide-A-Wee Cottage Garden more

Emerald city revealed Apr 5 2008
Now the weather is getting a little better, we can move away from cosy shades of winter and start looking for brighter tones. Clare Jobson looks at ways in which we can freshen up our homes. more

Good gardening guides Apr 5 2008
The bookstalls are putting on a blooming good show this year and Hannah Stephenson suggests some of the best reading material. more

Get the look Mar 29 2008
BURNT orange is a great accent colour, which will add a splash of warmth to your home whatever the weather. This week we’ve taken inspiration from the master bedroom of The Wentworth at Greenside, Newcastle Great Park. more

Good gardens increase sales Mar 29 2008
What is the first thing a prospective buyer sees? Hannah Stephenson plants an idea. more

Perfect for studying Mar 29 2008
Many of you will know the feeling of having to bring work home with you at the end of the day. This week, Clare Jobson looks at ways to improve our working environment. more

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