When it comes to decorating, you often find that you don’t do any for a while but then once you start you can’t stop. It is easy to get carried away with decorating and if you’re not careful you can take on too much at once. It is important to finish one job before starting the next. For example, if you are decorating your kitchen then try not to start another room until that one is finished. If you have not done a lot of decorating before then you may need to pick which jobs you do yourself and which ones you pay someone elseRead More →

It can be so easy to get tied up in wanting to have a clean and tidy house that you forget to give your children a play that they can play and make a mess. Once children get to a certain age, they can help to tidy up even when they are very young. It is an important life skill for them to learn so you shouldn’t feel bad about asking them to help. With many children at home at more than usually at the moment, it is important that they have place that they can play in without worrying about getting into trouble forRead More →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →