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,...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
When it comes to babies, everyone has their own ideas of what works best. Experts recommend that babies sleep in the same room as their parents for at least the first six months of...
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...
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....
Granite is loved by many as a prestige stone that oozes elegance and quality. It is beautiful and versatile and can be crafted to fit any room. One of the many benefits of granite...
As any interior designer will tell you, small rooms can be tricky to work with. Not only do they lack space, but they can also lack natural light. There are, however, some really good...
Yellow, the colour of sunshine, sunflowers, rubber ducks – it’s a bright vibrant colour that makes you feel warm and can’t help but make you smile, however when it comes to using yellow n...
One of those stunning features that you get with any older property, although you can find them in some more modern larger properties, is stunning big bay windows. They let in a huge amount...
With increased stresses in our daily lives; whether financial, work or family, more and more people are turning to cooking as a way of relaxing in their free time. With this change in the...
With house prices on the increase, many parents are choosing to remain in the home they already have. This avoids the financial strain of moving to a bigger property. Whilst this works well for...
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