Often, people put off their dream kitchen renovations because, initially, it seems like a pretty daunting task. And it might mean you’re living without one of the most important rooms in your home for an extended period of time. But, it doesn’t have to be as chaotic as you think. With careful planning and loads…
Every woman deserves a dressing table. Not only does it provide useful storage space in your bedroom – for the many knick knacks we seem to accumulate – but it gives us a special, personal space where we can spend some time on ourselves each day. Simply by sitting down to do your makeup, rather…
When you’re redoing your kitchen, don’t underestimate the importance of great kitchen unit design. If properly organised and planned, they can seriously improve your time in the kitchen. If they’re messy and badly designed, they can be the bane of your existence. One of the best things, though, is that kitchen units are fairly easy…
It’s no wonder that Spanish-style interior design and architecture has become a major trend for 2021. It combines romantic traditionalism with cool sophistication and creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere. When the outside world is feeling quite chaotic, it makes sense that people want to retreat to the peace and quiet of a romantic Spanish villa….
Everyone has their own style and taste, and why not embrace that uniqueness when you’re decorating your home? While we’d never suggest you compromise on what you like for the sake of following the crowd, we do believe there are certain design rules you should always follow – no matter what your individual preferences. If…
The kitchen is more than just the heart of the home. It’s where the family gathers to catch up, finish off last-minute work and – importantly – prepare nourishing meals. That last one is probably the most critical and requires the kitchen space to be geared for functionality. With new design and storage solutions coming…
Tackling a home renovation project can be stressful. In fact, renovations and moving into a new home come in at number 6 on the list of 10 most traumatic life events – after divorce and starting a new job. So it isn’t something to be taken lightly. And, if you’re managing the renovation yourself, you’ll…
Looking to give your kitchen or bedroom a bit of a facelift? Or any other room in the house for that matter? More and more, people are choosing to go with built-in cupboards rather than traditional stock cabinetry and there are so many reason for this. Whether you need to create more storage space, make…
There are a few basic conditions when it comes to the kitchen. We want it to be clean, tidy and – most importantly – functional. In the past, we’ve seen dozens of kitchen trends appeal to each of these needs, from streamlined cabinets to the ever-popular and convenient kitchen island. And, as with every year,…
In an unexpected turn of events – apt after the year we’ve had – international colour experts Pantone revealed not one 2021 Colour of the Year, but two. This is only the second time this has ever happened. The last time we had two colours of the year was in 2016 when they selected Rose…