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With many of us having to work from home again, it may of become increasingly apparent that we need a designated space to work from. Working occasionally on your lap whilst on the sofa is ok, but if you are having to do video calls, sit for long periods or time etc then you should ideally be sat at a table or a desk. Sitting on the sofa for periods of time is not good for your posture and if you are trying to have video calls with your boss or clients, it doesn’t look as professional. Ideally you want to use a spare roomRead More →

During the run up to Christmas, most people have a lot more things in their home. You may have a huge Christmas tree taking up half your living room and tinsel draped all over your photo frames. It can be hard to keep your house as clean as tidy as even simple jobs such as hoovering the carpets is now harder than before. If you have children, then you will probably find that Christmas day is a bit chaotic and that you end up with boxes everywhere. It is a good idea to give each child a box where they can store their sweets andRead More →

If your kitchen is older than ten years old, you may be thinking of updating it in some way. For some this will involve a completely new kitchen especially if you have moved into a property and have inherited someone else’s choice of kitchen units and décor. If this is the case it is worthwhile getting a kitchen designer to visit and give you a no obligation quote. Even if you choose not to use the company for the final work it can give you some good ideas about kitchen design and an idea of the costs involved. It could be that finances dictate anRead More →

It has been shown that a feeling of calmness and serenity can be brought into the home by positioning green plants at strategic places in the rooms. Many interior designers use plants to draw the eye to a particular feature or to conceal an unattractive area whilst some choose plants that are a talking point. The choice of houseplants is immense and so to get an idea of what is available a visit to your local garden centre is worthwhile. A large floor-standing plant provides a focal point in any room but unfortunately not everyone has the space. If space is not an issue, thenRead More →

It may sound like a simple solution, but lighting really can help aid your security at home. Many of us try so hard to not waste electricity and cut down on our bills by ensuring that lights are off, but this could in fact leave us vulnerable. For years people have been leaving a light on in their home when they go out, but burglars have quickly wised up to this and it’s time to be a little more creative. Leaving a light on in your hall way when you go out or go on holiday is often not enough as a burglar often surveysRead More →

There are so many cleaning products on the market now a days that it is difficult to know which are the safest to use in a luxury kitchen with high quality units and worktops. The kitchen manufacturers will offer guidance on what not to use but often resort to the caveat of simple wiping down with washing up liquid and a damp cloth. If this does not do the job what are the safest cleaning products to use on my expensive kitchen appliances and fittings? There is an ever-growing range of eco-friendly cleaning products on the market promoting products that contain no harmful ingredients whilstRead More →