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Are you the consummate entertainer? Then your living room and dining room should incorporate the best in home entertainment and include the plushest sofas, most inviting living room furnishings and the right size dining room table for your entertaining needs.

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Air of confidence: home fragrancesIt's a lovely thing to be greeted by a delicious scent when you step in the door, and there's an increasingly sophisticated selection to try.

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How to hang a large decorative fanWhile I was in Asia I collected some large fans that I'd like to hang on a wall. How do I do this?

How to create a modern look around pine flooringOur house has polished pine flooring throughout. Which wall and furniture colours would work best with this to create a modern look?

Do traditional upholstery patterns work in contemporary colours?My fabulous '40s-style chair, inherited from my grandmother, needs new upholstery. I like the idea of covering it in a traditional pattern but in contemporary colours. What do you think?

Smart shopper: televisionsFrom smart sets that interact with the internet to cinema-quality screens, the humble television set has never looked so good, writes Jodie Thomson.

Can minimalist and eclectic live in harmony?My partner and I are about to move in together. How can we mix his 'iPod white, sharp lines and clean-cut' style with my 'five dollar full-of-character' bargains bought at rural auctions?

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