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When planning the perfect outdoor living space, it’s important to consider functionality as well as aesthetics. The right deck should allow you to enjoy your favorite outdoor activities while providing an attractive and inviting area for entertaining family and friends. Here are some tips and ideas for designing the perfect deck: • Choose a material that fits with the style of your home. Whether you opt for wood, composite boards, or vinyl materials, make sure your deck suits the overall look and feel of your house. • Incorporate lighting features into your design. From string lights hung overhead to small spotlights framing steps or railings,Read More →

Grass, seating areas, verandas, patios… all are good options for the garden. But what about decking? How can it be used in the garden, is it a viable option for your home, and will it look just as good as a paved patio or a veranda? The short answer is that yes it will; decking has a smart and attractive look about it, making sure that it is aesthetically pleasing and that it is a strong choice for a whole host of homes. It is also good from a functional point of view; there are non slip options available, it is good for children, andRead More →

Even if you have a dishwasher, the sink is still something very important to consider in your kitchen. The sink is as much about designing your kitchen to look a certain way as it is about ensuring your kitchen is practical. You should choose a sink based on the way that it looks, as well as the size and shape that will be a match for your kitchen. If you want a specialist sink such as an undermount or a Belfast sink you will need to have the right type of worktop to go with it as well, usually solid wood, quartz or granite. OtherRead More →

London is a vibrant, exciting place to live, with a lot to offer everybody. Homes themselves can be smaller than average, though – and if not, they can be very expensive. The average person will not be able to afford an enormous London home. However, many own their own little slice of city living, and have a corner of London to call home. This means kitchens in London need to be adapted to the kinds of living spaces that people have, whether they are flats, houses, awkwardly shaped or standard shaped, old or new, have lots of windows, or very few at all. A LondonRead More →

Rooflights are a premium option for many, but they can do so much for a property that really, than should be considered as standard more often. Here are three reasons why you might want to consider a rooflight for your home: Rooflights can make your home feel bigger. When a house of flat is lighter and brighter, it can feel larger as well. You won’t have to do anything (like build an extension or make the ceiling higher) to feel like you have more space – simply creating more light can do that for you. Rooflights let in more natural light. it is thought thatRead More →

The kitchen: one of the most important parts of the home. In London especially, where space is always at a premium in the home, it’s essential that kitchens are designed and configured around the space that’s available, whilst still remaining elegant and function. There’s great demand for the luxury kitchens London homes boast, so much so that some companies specialise in designing and installing only the most high specification, premium kitchens. But what actually makes a kitchen luxury, and why is it so important to have a kitchen that makes a statement? When looking at the meaning of the word luxury, two elements really standRead More →

Modern rooflights can be very long lasting, giving their best for 20 years or more in many cases. If you have older rooflight though, they might not be as advanced and will probably need to be replaced after a few years. There are some tell-tale signs you can look out for to see if your rooflight might need to be replaced. First of all, the most noticeable visual sign is condensation. If the seal is broken or the glazing is old, the rooflight might begin to get condensation forming on it. If this happens when it didn’t used to, there is definitely cause for concern.Read More →

Homeowners and tenants install driveway gates for myriad reasons. Some like the look of them and think they make their home look more sophisticated. For others, it might be about stopping other people parking in front of their driveway – they can have many practical benefits. But one of the main reasons people install driveway gates is to keep their property secure. Metal driveway gates are popular with people who are installing gates as a security measure, but just how safe are they really? Can they do much to enhance the security of a property? To some extent, questioning the security of a metal drivewayRead More →