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September 08, 2026
How high should hooks hang? For the hallway, bathroom and children's room

In short Coat hooks in the hallway hang best at 160–180 cm for adults. In the children's room, they're placed at 100–120 cm, so children can hang up their own...

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How high should you hang pictures? The ultimate guide

In short The middle of a picture should hang 145–155 cm from the floor – corresponding to average eye height. Above a sofa, position the bottom edge 15–25 cm above...

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How to store butter — so it lasts longer

In short Salted butter can sit at room temperature for up to 1–2 weeks if it's kept in a closed butter dish away from light and heat. Unsalted butter contains...

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How to store lemons — so they last longer

In short Lemons keep best at 5–10°C in the fridge — for up to 4–6 weeks. At room temperature they dry out and lose juiciness after just 7–10 days. Cut...

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How to mix ceramics, colours and shapes on your table setting

In short An eclectic table setting with ceramics needs one anchor colour to steer the whole look, a maximum of three main colours, and variation in shape and height. Mix...

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How to style a shelf with personality

In short A shelf with personality is built on a few simple principles: use an odd number of objects (3 or 5), vary the height significantly, mix materials like ceramics,...

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How to hang up hooks — height, spacing and mounting

In short Coat hooks for adults are best hung at 160–180 cm in height, while hooks for children are placed at 100–120 cm. In a row, there should be 15–25...

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How do you look after your hand-tufted rug?

In short A hand-tufted rug needs vacuuming on low suction 1-2 times a week, quick local spot treatment with cold water and mild soap, and a six-monthly turn for even...

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How do you remove wax from a tablecloth, candlestick and table?

In short Always let the wax harden completely before you touch it — hot wax spreads and makes the damage worse. Once it's hard, you can carefully break it off...

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