The most romantic day of the year is officially around the corner. And, as we’ll likely be staying home for much of this Valentine’s weekend, why not turn your home into a special heart-filled haven? If you normally go all-out with presents for family, friends and your significant other, but are running a little low…
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…
As the pandemic rages on all over the world, more of us are finding calm and respite in our own homes. It’s also where we’ve been spending most of our time. With this in mind, many of us took to DIY home projects last year – firstly to occupy our time while we were at…
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,…
We’re a few days into 2021 and already we’ve spent more time at home than we’d like. If you’re growing tired of being stuck in the same four walls, it’s time to get creative and start tackling some budget-friendly home makeovers. And, what better room to start with than the bedroom? The place where you…
This New Year, take time to do a cleansing clear out. As author and minimalism expert Francine Jay says, ‘Your home is living space, not storage space’. And, let’s face it, we could all do with a thorough decluttering to get our homes back in shape after the holidays. Before you settle back into work…
Over the festive season, it’s easy for expenses to start piling up. We want to spoil family and friends with wonderful gifts, cook special meals to celebrate the season and decorate our homes with loads of festive cheer. But, after the year we’ve all had, your elaborate Christmas festivities might have to downscale. These money-savvy…
Too early to be thinking about Christmas decorations? We don’t think so. And, apparently, neither do any of the stores or shopping malls. Every year, the festive season brings a certain amount of excitement and – at times – trepidation about the extra expenses you have to accommodate in the month of December. But in…