Window dressings to bring spring warmth into your home
It might only be February, but a quick look out of the window suggests that spring is well and truly on its way. The bulbs are starting to push up in the garden, snowdrops...
Author: Jo Jeffries
Kitchen conundrums – what to do if you haven’t got enough space
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and with our increasingly busy lifestyles, it seems that more and more people are turning to cooking as a way of relaxing at the end of...
Using a utility room to its best advantage
For many modern families, a utility room is becoming more than just an extra tick on their wish list of features for a home. It is an essential requirement. Just like an en-suite bathroom...
Stylish shelving options you may not have considered
When it comes to storage in your home, shelving is a very practical solution that can be utilised in every room of the house. It allows you to create something of a display with...
Bedroom bugbears and how to solve them
Modern houses are smaller than we might like which means that unfortunately, storage can often be a problem. One room that can, unfortunately, be lacking in space is the bedroom. Whether it is the...
Bringing the outside in – the benefits of plant life indoors
Ah, the great outdoors! Fresh air, open vistas, peace and quiet… Yet for many of us, it’s not possible to get outdoors as much as we’d like. Office hours and winter daylight mean we...
How best to make your home stylish and still pet friendly
Dogs are man’s best friend, and cats make great hot water bottles but, let’s face it, houses with pets can sometimes become a little overwhelmed by their non-human residents. Hairy animals have a tendency...
7 ways to use chrome in the modern home
of shine and sparkle. First used in furnishing in the 1920s, in modern décor schemes it provides clarity of form that blends ideally into a low-clutter way of living. Chrome is incredibly versatile and...
Flooring Options for the modern lounge
The sky is the limit in terms of personal choice and taste in decorating your home. And, this extends to flooring too. The earliest homes had dirt floors that fulfilled a purely practical purpose....
How best to use bedroom space if your kids share a room
It can be great fun sharing a room with a sibling if you are close. But, it is often not without its problems too! Different ages, personalities, needs and possessions can create conflict especially...
Creating a study nook in the small home
In this modern age where technology has us switched on 24/7. The lines between home and work/education are not as distinct as they perhaps once were. Many of us bring our work home with...
How to make the modern kitchen warm and cosy
Even though we may want a modern kitchen – think clean lines, chrome, granite worktops, Industrial style radiators and bold colours etc; many of us still long to create that warm and cosy feel...
7 Ways to add old school glamour to your kitchen without going over the top
There is something about old school glamour that can really add a wow factor to your home. The good news is that kitchen items with a more vintage feel to them are really making...
How Natural Stone can Improve your Home
“Natural Stone” refers to products that are quarried from the earth with Granite, Marble and Limestone being perhaps the best known. Many of us tend to think of using natural stone in the home as...
Benefits of installing a fireplace in your new build
New build houses make a great purchase, especially for the first-time buyer; they are incredibly energy efficient and they are a blank canvas on which you can stamp your own mark very easily. But,...
Creating a bedroom for a growing teen
Teenagers can be amazing, inquiring human beings. It can be such a joy watching them grow up, become more independent and really develop into the adult they will be. They can also be notoriously fickle....
Home office décor dos and don’ts
The concepts of desk sharing and working from home becoming increasingly popular. Especially for companies who have realised the benefits of offering a more flexible working environment to their employees. This means that more...
Flooring options for the kitchen – what’s best for you?
When it comes to planning a new kitchen, most people focus their attention on the type of units they want. They look at both the layout and the type of fronts they want, and...
Creating a focal point in your living room
Having a focal point in any room in your home is one of the key facets of interior design. Essentially, a focal point is the star – and the starting – point. It should be...
4 Ways to make your house cosy for winter
Now that the nights are beginning to draw in is a good time to think about upping the cosiness factor of your home. Of course little things like turning up the heating and changing...
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