The latest news and goss in the world of design and property:

BBC NEWS: Australia mulls future of Sydney Opera House

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BBC NEWS: A cosy compensation sum for bottom-burning sofa

Has your sofa burnt you? You may be entitled to – thousands of pounds? These days, you can claim compo for anything. However, even with that grumble in mind, no one wants their new sofa to do them an injury.

The Times: Sony plans to put 3D TVs in homes by end of 2010

The Times: Quilts come in from the cold, with V&A collection as an art show

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Design Week: The restoration of UCL interiors nears completion

Design Week: Priestman Goode wins interior revamp of Turkish Airlines

Design Week: TfL sponsors limited-edition Oyster wallets

MoCo Loco: Helpful bookmark design by Propaganda

The Telegraph: Furniture SOS – sometimes it’s best to call in the experts

If you’re more Bob the Bodge-it than Builder, take heed of the Telegraph’s furniture-saving advice.

The Telegraph: A fond farewell to Robert Harling’s house, the late editor of House & Garden

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Daily Mail: Historic White Horse landmark ‘ruined by Anneka Rice quick-fix’ to be restored

Twenty years since the botched restoration job, the White Horse is set to dazzle us from its hillside once again.

Daily Mail: Telepathic TVs?

Homes and Property: New homes – size really does matter

Homes and Property: Usain Bolt’s West Drayton penthouse is for sale

MoCo Loco: New curvaceous light by Arik Levy

Inspired by a sliced mushroom… designers get their ideas from the strangest places.

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dornob: New design – fake wood grain + sticky notepad = cool desktop idea

dornob: Design and build your own bookcase

Become your own furniture designer. If you fancy becoming your very own interior designer mydeco can help. Our 3D Complete Room Planner lets you create a room perfect for you at no cost or hassle.

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The Guardian: Ikea’s new flat-pack font

The Guardian: Hidden property gems open doors for heritage weekend