You’ve been presenting Interior Rivalry on five – the second series aired earlier this year. What’s it all about? It was a reality television show to find the best and most talented ‘house doctor’ – that is, someone who comes in to your home and changes the interior so you can sell for the market value or more. I haven’t been doing House Doctor for while – we ...

Dear friends It’s been a very exciting year for me both personally and professionally. My latest television series for five, Interior Rivalry, has been a great success. I was also able to discover two talented protégées who are now running their own successful home staging businesses. I’m proud to say that they have both become active members of my thriving House Doctor Network – which has ...

Even a dazzling interior can be let down by poor flooring, so it’s vital you think about this key design aspect before parting with any cash… The flooring throughout your home is more important that you might, at first glance, realise. Design experts have agreed that it is pivotal to the success of any home conversion or renovation project – but why? Well, think about it – the area ...

It’s easy to add £10k to the value of your home with, the House Doctor’s top tips for bringing your interiors up to scratch… Make an entrance… Remove all clutter so the passage into the house isn’t restricted and the door opens freely. Be sure the lighting is sufficiently bright, but not glaring. If fittings are looking a little dated, change them. Create a focal point ...

Follow our room-by-room guide and learn how to take the stress out of your mess ‘If you regularly spend time searching for missing items in your home and feel overwhelmed and out of control of your possessions, then clutter has become a problem for you,’ says Romaine Lowery, founder of The Clutter Clinic (www.clutterclinic.co.uk). ‘There is no doubt that clutter causes tension and stress i ...

When your home begins to feel a little tight at the seams, a loft conversion could be the answer How many of us love where we live, but could really do with an extra bathroom, a separate office or even a kids’ den? Moving house can be an expensive business – it’s also a physical and mental upheaval for all the family. As a result, more and more people are considering developing their prope ...

Want to give your home an up-to-the-minute, contemporary feel that will still appeal to buyer when you come to sell? We show you how… The expression, ‘stuck in a time-warp’ can, sadly, be applied all too often to interiors. Of course, it’s far too expensive, wasteful and disruptive to redecorate and replace furniture and fittings every few seasons. A well-built bed or dining table w ...

Get your home ready for sale with a little help from the House Doctor, Ann Maurice Why use an estate agent? ‘Although your house is ready to sell, you’re not out of the woods yet – it’s time to find an estate agent. The right agent can make the difference between your house selling quickly and at the right price or languishing on the market forever. While the agent must be a good sal ...

The House Doctor, Ann Maurice, talks in-depth about the importance of colour in the home and how it can shape your family’s life – so choose wisely! ‘How can I make a real change in my home without spending a lot of time or money?’ This question comes up time and time again when working with clients, either as an interior designer or home stager. Today, it seems that everyone wants t ...

One of the most important aspects in your home for harmonious living is to have an attractive, well-appointed kitchen. Does yours fit the bill? If not, here are our ideas for remodelling and redecorating your way to success… If you want to transform your kitchen and give it a whole new look, your options are plentiful. Decide on a colour scheme, buy new furniture, and then there’s the flooring, ...