The platform bed has been around for a long time, but amazingly the clean lines and unpretentious style fit in perfectly with all things contemporary. Platform beds today are usually flanked with swanky low-level bedside units, composed of a...
Summer is finally right around the corner, and it’s time to get outdoors and prepare the garden for months of entertainment and an increasing amount of use. After an unpredictable and unwelcoming winter, the chances are that your garden will...
Gardens are wonderful places. They are your own little piece of paradise. Spending time outside is good for both the soul and body. Plus, gardens are really good for wildlife. By planting the right plants you can support the the local groups of...
When you have to do battle with your lawn mower, wage war against weeds and generally struggle continuously to maintain your outdoor spaces, it’s hard to relax in your own backyard. However, there’s hardly a point in having a landscape if...
After winter, time spent indoors leaves you with a house that needs a deep tidy. Soon, warmer spring weather will draw you into outdoor activities with family and friends, so now is the time to take a look around and assess the...
The phrase granny flat is one that was coined in Australia, a country famed for its no-nonsense straight talking, in the mid 20th century. Most people agree that it is a far better phrase than dowager house, which sounds like something straight...
The process of selling a house is very different to buying one. When you go to view a property, you typically let your feelings and emotions decide whether or not you want to buy. However, when it comes to sell your house, emotions really need...
Summer is the best time of year to give your home a refresh. Clear out the clutter, brighten up those dark corners and make your home look like somewhere that you love to live. You don’t have to spend a lot to give your home a much needed...
Summer is the ideal time to revamp your interior and create that new refreshing look in your home. Whether you’re bored of the same old story, or you simply want to add a few stylish touches to get your home on trend – the summer is the perfect...
A spring or summer soiree will go off without a hitch if you take care of a few chores around the house before your family and friends start to come pouring in. Entertaining this year can be much more successful if you focus on checking these...