Vintage has slightly changed its meaning. Once it meant anything old that was getting a re-branding by being called – pre-loved. Now the term ‘vintage’ has come to mean a mix of styles, still utilising old pieces of furniture and ornaments, but...
With winter well on the way many of us are thinking about how to heat our homes in the coming months. A great way to lower your heating bills and enhance a room is with the addition of an indoor fireplace. There are a few things to consider...
Oak is an especially popular hardwood that is featured as the flooring material in many properties. It is strong enough to offer many years of service life, attractive enough to display natural characters in terms of sapwood, knots and mineral...
If you work in an office, you will know how rare it is for you to leave work behind at the end of the day. There’s emails to send, documents to amend and the seemingly endless stream of paperwork to take care of. For this reason, the...
Just because it’s recycled doesn’t mean your home’s accessories will be lacking in svelte design and chic glamour. In this day and age, swapping just a few decorations for eco-friendly alternatives goes a long way to keeping carbon output to a...
This time of year is perfect for giving your house a spring clean and thoroughly sprucing up the heart of your home – the kitchen and dining room. Giving your kitchen and dining room a fresh feeling needn’t mean a huge and pricey overhaul and...
Whether we like it or not, trends are continuing to change in regards to bathroom decors. Sadly the days of L-Shaped corner baths are long gone, as an increasing amount of home owners instead look to create a sense of luxury rather than...
British heritage has never being so fashionable in our gardens. 2012 was a huge year for the country, with the success of the Olympics and the Queens Jubilee. Gardeners across the country have been paying homage to this, by making a move...
Seasons come and go, but once winter cuts days short and a chill is in the air, one way to improve your mood is to brighten up your home with a new colour scheme; here are a few of my tips on how to colour your living room. First of all...
An increasing amount of modern contemporary homes are seeking a bathroom décor which co-ordinates with the style of the rest of the property. As one of the most used rooms in the house, the bathroom should ideally be maintained in good...