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…
So far 2021 has been a long year, and our budgets are already looking a bit thin. But, we still want to live in a bit of luxury, especially if we’re spending more and more time at home. Interiors expert and Mad About The House writer Kate Watson-Smyth has some tips and tricks for giving…
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…
Want to turn your home into a delightful summer villa? The Mediterranean design trend continues to be popular all over the world. And one of the reasons is because it reminds us of warm summer days in beautiful places. The minimalist Mediterranean design trend draws influence from northern Africa and southern Europe, embracing aqua blue…
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…
Every New Year’s Eve brings with it a certain amount of pressure. You have to have the best night of the year and start the next 12 months right – with bubbly, loved ones and a brilliant outfit. While we love the idea of ringing in the New Year with extravagant celebrations, this year’s countdown…
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…