Designing an interior space for someone living with dementia requires careful consideration of their cognitive abilities, sensory perception, and safety needs. The goal is to create a supportive and familiar environment that enhances their...
Find out more about the growing trend of Londoners moving to the Home Counties, and consider whether it could be a move worthwhile for you. London has long been a draw for people all...
Find out practical tips to boost your London apartment living experience, from handy tips on storage, to methods for creating your own green oasis without a garden. More than half of the households in...
Many reports indicate that moving, just like other major life events such as divorce, illness, or job loss, causes a lot of people to feel stressed and overwhelmed. Even if you plan to hire a mover to take care of the basic moving tasks like packing and transporting your belongings, you still have to go through the hassle of settling down in a new home. Moving doesn’t always have to be troublesome or stressful. In fact, if you plan ahead and follow a few simple but essential tips and tricks, it can be downright easy and stress free. If you want to make sure that your precious wedding china and expensive photo frames do not get damaged during moving, take care to buy the right boxes for your needs and ensure that they are clearly marked “fragile” and “this side up”. If you are interested in more such useful moving precautions, facts, and tips, don’t forget to check out this infographic…
Many of us live and work in environments full of belongings that we no longer use or need but are reluctant to part with. There are some people who find it easy to clear out unused possessions and live a minimalist lifestyle but the majority of us cling to items for often, long-forgotten, sentimental reasons. We make excuses about how an item might one day come in useful, but, in truth, we just can’t bear to get rid of our “stuff”.
Not only do we want to hang on to old belongings but we are accumulating new things all the time and eventually the storage in our homes just will not cope any more. An important element for people buying new houses these days is how much storage there is. Built-in storage almost always features in new homes of all sizes and a buyer would expect there to be sufficient storage for their possessions, but just how much storage is sufficient? And even though moving home would seem to be an ideal opportunity to clear out all the old junk, this doesn’t always happen.
But can living amongst clutter really add stress to already busy lives and, more importantly, can clearing out that clutter reduce our stress?
Many older style houses have generous-sized bedrooms but lack the en-suite bathroom or shower room that many consider a necessity. In the same square footage in a more modern house there would certainly be additional en-suite bathrooms. But how easy is it to fit an en-suite shower room (or wet room) into an existing bedroom.
Porcelain tiles are a form of ceramic tile made in a single manufacturing process to produce an extremely hard-wearing tile. Unlike traditional ceramic tiles that are fired in the kiln initially to produce the...
I am thinking about moving house soon and I recently viewed a house to buy that was small but perfectly formed – an ideal location with lovely country walks on the doorstep, a beautiful...
Let’s check out some of the most exciting and modern entrance hallway ideas. It’s never easy decorating an entrance hall, particularly if it’s narrow or small. In today’s post I’ve pulled together some of...
Decorate your front door with a winter wreath; it’s the new trend, whether it’s Christmas or not. There are lots of styles to choose from, including the new trend for pampas grasses and dried...
It’s the age old debate: is carpet better than wood flooring? Many wonder if carpet is dirtier than hardwood, or why people prefer hardwood flooring over carpet. In today’s article I want to explore...
Spring and summer are all about spending most of your time outdoors and enjoying the beauty of nature. Sitting outside in your beautiful garden is therapeutic in many ways, but what good does it...
These past two years have been incredibly taxing and stressful for everyone. The pandemic has made it difficult to work outside the home, and we’ve all been confined to our living spaces over long...
Wall tiles are a fantastic way to decorate your home. Whether you’re looking for kitchen backsplashes, bathroom tiles or just want to add some interest in the hallway, there are so many options available....
In today’s post we’ll look at good habits to ensure you get a good night’s sleep. You may be like me, and struggle to maintain healthy sleep routines. One night you sleep 8 hours,...
As we are in the midst of the hotter months, taking care of your garden can become a time consuming task which requires more care compared to the winter months. The moment warmer weather...
Over the past few decades, sliding wardrobe doors have gained their rightful place as the preferred choice of homeowners all over the UK. The reason why is very simple. They are far superior in...
As the first thing that anyone sees when entering a home, our doors tell the world who we are, and how we want our home to appear. The diversity in styles, materials and finishes...
Welcome back to the Love Chic Living giveaways! It’s been a while since we ran one but we have a wonderful collaboration at the moment with Summit at Home, who have kindly offered one...
The positioning of your staircase within your loft conversion is easily one of the biggest and most significant design decisions there is. Despite this, all too often it’s overlooked and with great consequences. It’s...
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