Interior design
Balcony décor ideas
With the right help and guidance, a balcony apartment will no longer be an overlooked space but become a private outdoor spot for relaxing and entertaining.…
Our Top Kitchen Design Trends 2016
While sticking rigidly to the latest trends in fashion may leave you with a wardrobe full of granny chic and neon, taking note of the upcoming kitchen designs…
4 Reasons to Love Kitchen Islands
Kitchen trends come and go but one that’s been popular for years, and shows no sign of fading, is the kitchen island. The design might vary from scheme to…
6 Super Cool Interior Design Ideas
How do you make your pad look jaw dropping cool? It’s actually not as elusive or as difficult as you might think. You don’t need oodles of cash nor do you need…
8 Quick Bathroom Remodel Ideas
Bathrooms, I find, are often one of the most neglected rooms in the house. We spend a small fortune on fixtures and fittings but then pretty much leave it at…
Accommodating an L Shaped Sofa
The days of the three-piece suite have long been numbered, with many of us preferring to mix and match our furniture, go for two sofas, or just go for one huge…
Autumn Home Décor Inspiration
I love a season change, and as much as I adore summer, autumn is one of my most favourite seasons. Think crunchy leaves, warm cider on the stove, fire…
Home Décor Trend: The Art Wall
Art is a great way of lifting walls out of the mundane and it’s by far one of the easiest ways to inject instant personality into a room. The fab part –art can…
How to bring autumn décor ideas to life
The cosy season is here, which means it’s time to put away the summer home accessories in favour of warm, autumnal home décor. What better way to achieve a…
Boho interior design inspiration
The boho aesthetic is about chilled out, free spirited living, that we associate with sunny days and holidays. So, if you’re thinking about an interior design…
Bold interiors trends
Ready to get out of the neutral decor rut? While neutral decor still ranked as a value-adding design choice in our Trends Report, so did bold home ideas like…
Budget-friendly interior design trends for the holiday season
One of the most exciting parts of the holiday season is decorating! You can turn your home into a winter wonderland and highlight the cosiness of Christmas as…
High end interiors at low prices
A luxurious look and feel doesn’t have to cost a fortune A love of interior design can get expensive! Especially if you want to achieve a chic, high-end look…
Chequered elements to incorporate in your home's design
Should chequered patterns be on your interior design checklist? Among other bold and maximalist design trends, the most popular of which you can find in our…
Tips for Planning a Kitchen
After your house and building work, a kitchen is probably the biggest purchase you’ll make. Choose wisely and it should last up to 20 years and beyond, so it…
Declutter Your Home Post-Christmas
The chaos of the Christmas holidays is sure to leave behind a trail of clutter: unwanted Christmas presents and cupboards bursting to the brim! As many people…
Modern Colour Schemes
Your home is your retreat from the world. It is where you go to relax, have fun with the people closest to you, and get inspired to take on each challenge that…
Declutter with Kitchen Storage
If you pile mugs on top of mugs, buy spices you thought you’d run out of only to find them hiding at the back of a cupboard, or can never find the right sized…
Modern Kitchen Design -Hidden Kitchens
There’s no mistaking my kitchen as a kitchen. Everything is on show, from the oven to the dishwasher and even a plate rack (which I don’t use for plates,…
Kitchen Colour Scheme Ideas
It’s hard to overstate the amazing abilities of colour in the kitchen. Certain shades will make you smile or give you an instant mood pick-me-up and even a…
Design ideas: contemporary apartments in London
Proving that modern and minimal doesn’t have to mean unhomely, I couldn’t wait to share these pictures inside new development, Tipi, in Wembley Park, London.…
Decorating with House Plants
I am obsessed, literally obsessed with decorating with houseplants. They enliven, enhance and bring to life areas of your home like nothing else I know!…
Creative Wall Decoration Ideas
Who says you need a big bank balance to have a cool art collection? There are literally zillions of creative wall decoration ideas that take hardly any time…
3 Simple DIY Home Decor Projects
DIY home decor sometimes gets a bad rap, but my plan is to demystify it and give you guys some projects that inspire and that will take your pad to the next…
Find your perfect furniture online
Ever wondered how to find the perfect furniture without spending hours looking for it? 2 in 5 Brits have reported being overwhelmed by the amount of choices…
Edinburgh Customer Bathroom Makeover
As part of our Scotland tour we not only visited our cheerful tradesmen, we also paid visits to homeowners who have used our service and really liked it. One…
Popular geometric features to incorporate in your home
Are you ready to jump on the latest rising trend? Geometric patterns are a fun and flexible way to add personality to your home’s interior design. You can be…
Film Noir Inspired Interior Design
This August sees the release of Sin City 2; a follow-up to the 2005 classic, starring Bruce Willis and Jessica Alba. Not since Tim Burton reworked Batman in…
Scandinavian Style Kitchen Ideas
Now more than ever, if you’re investing in a kitchen you want it to last for years to come. This doesn’t just mean that it’s well built and durable – it also…
Stone Kitchen Surfaces and Design
Choosing a worktop often revolves around how practical it is over and above how beautiful, but with real stone, there’s no need to compromise. A timeless…
Ensuite Bathroom Design Advice
The toilet has come a long way from its humble beginnings at the bottom of the garden. Over the last hundred years it has made the journey from the garden to…
Low cost home decor ideas that look high end
Give your home a high-end look without spending too much money Ever been wowed by beautiful interior design photos on social media and wondered how you could…
Hobby room ideas
The hobby room you’ve always dreamt of If you’re trying to find your style, how about decorating a whole room based on your hobby? Home decor ideas can help…
Home Library Ideas and Designs
With the popularity of the e-book and the Kindle, many more of us are abandoning the hardback and paperback in favour of something that can store all of our…
How to Decorate with Stripes
Decorating with stripes continues to be popular across the country. It’s a look that’s simple to achieve and seemingly undateable. But do you know how to…
Choosing a Kitchen Splashback
There’s perhaps no surface in kitchen design where its role has changed so much as the kitchen splashback. Once firmly a practical protector, safe-guarding the…
Country Bedroom Ideas and Design
It’s important to us to have bedrooms that we can relax in. You’ve got to get the balance right – too minimal and you can end up trying to sleep in a room that…
How to incorporate nature into your kitchen décor
One of the pleasures of summer is propping the back door open and spending a sunny day moving effortlessly between your kitchen and garden as you enjoy living…
Quirky and Unique Wall Art Ideas
I am a big fan of decorating my walls with unique wall art. Think supersized mirrors, huge canvases I’ve picked up from auction houses for a song, rugs even. I…
Kitchen design ideas trending on social media
Been eyeing up your tired kitchen for a while, but short on design inspiration? Transforming your kitchen to create a modern space at the heart of your home is…
Budget Home Makeover Ideas from Abigail Ahern
I like nothing more than giving my pad a mini make over every now and again. With summer upon us, I like to change things around a bit as more time is spent…
Moroccan inspired interior design
If you’re looking for interior design inspiration, why not indulge in warm Moroccan hues, perfect for those summer nights. Moroccan style is all about colour…
Choosing Your Kitchen Sink and Taps
Think about where you spend the most time in your kitchen. By the hob? The fridge? Surprisingly, it’s probably around your sink area, whether you’re using it…
A guide to dog-friendly interior design
Dog-proofing your home can sometimes result in your once-beautiful décor and design features having to take a back seat. They don’t have to though! Whether you…
Stylish small living room designs
Unlock the full potential of a small living room by optimising your space and adapting its style to a more functional one. Don’t think you have to compromise…
Interior decorator vs Painter
In the UK, the terms ‘painter’ and ‘decorator’ are historically and professionally linked, but they represent a spectrum of skills and focus areas. The…
Room or Corridoor? Hallway Design
Hallways are often the forgotten part of a home and an afterthought when it comes to decorating. But first impressions matter. Real-estate agents talk about…
Themed room decor ideas for any type of space
Home design isn’t just about how a room looks, but about how it makes you feel. That’s why themed rooms are so popular. By creating a space centred around one…
Freshen up & Declutter your Home
Forget about fad diets and early morning jogging – the best resolution you can make this year is giving your home some love. So get ready to declutter your…
Alternative Dining Room Ideas
It used to be the case that we’d all have two reception rooms – a living room and a dining room. The living room would be for sitting and entertaining, while…
Unusual Bathroom & Kitchen Design Ideas
Whether it’s compact or colossal, there’s one sure-fire way to make your kitchen or bathroom as exciting as any on the cover of a glossy magazine – introducing…
Unique fireplace decor designs
A fireplace epitomises cosiness in the winter. Even when they’re not being used, they can still function as the decorative heart of your home. After all,…
Unusual home ideas your family will love
Bring out your unique personality through your interior design! As we found in our Home Improvement Trends Report, bold, bright and unusual designs are taking…
Update your home with the velvet trend
From fashion to interiors, the trend for velvet has never been hotter and it’s easy to see why. Sumptuous and tactile, with an ability to inject an instant…
Utilising your properties space to the maximum by Abigail Ahern
The nature of your space will push your design in certain directions but irrespective of whether you live in a shoebox or a sprawling farmhouse, the trick is…
Winter holiday inspiration: small changes for a big impact
The holiday season is often a time of maximalism and extravagance. That includes interior design as holiday decor is put up. If over-tinselled Christmas trees…
What type of wood slat walls would suit your home
Wood panel accent walls are making a comeback! With the current surge in demand for home improvement projects, homeowners across the UK are getting creative…