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...
Category: Interiors
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...
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...
What to put on your living room walls
Your living room is the room you intend to spend a large proportion of your time in. It is where you expect to unwind after a hard day at work. And, where you will...
How to dress your windowsill
Windowsills come in all shapes and sizes from barely-there strips of uPVC to the low, wide bay windows that could so obviously be used as extra seating. A well-dressed window deserves a well-dressed windowsill....
How to make more space in your smallest bedroom
If your house has a bedroom that is barely big enough to fit a bed, let alone any other furniture, it can be a struggle to make it useful. After all, even if you...
Step By Step Guide To Choosing Flooring
Here’s a useful infographic from the folks over at Criterion Flooring:
His and Hers Bathroom Design – What to Include
Moving into your first home together is an exciting time. It’s only natural that you will want to put your own stamp on the place. For many couples moving in together for the first...
Innovative Ideas to Create Extra Space
Hand on heart, can you honestly say you have enough space in your home for all your belongings? It seems that no matter how big a house you live in there is always a...
Conservatory or Extension – Which is Best for Your Home?
No matter how much room you think you have in your home there can come a point, especially as your family grows, when it can feel like you simply don’t have enough space. Moving...
Kitchen Layout options for the Modern family
When every minute counts and you’ve got filthy fingerprints tugging at your trousers and a military operation to complete before bedtime, being able to use your kitchen to its full potential requires careful planning....
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