It may seem like a simple decision to make at first, but once you start looking for internal door handles you’ll soon realise, like with many products, there’s much more to door furniture than meets the eye! All of a sudden you’ll find out that there’s quite literally hundreds of models, styles and finishes of […]
Simple Ways to Revamp and Improve Your Bathroom
DIY is a fantastic hobby and a great way to improve and add value to your home. As a nation, Britons will spend around £79bn on DIY this year (2014). Home improvements are essential and enjoyable for millions of us. A lot of us spend time remodelling kitchens, bedrooms and living rooms. These are the most […]
Contemporary Living Room Designs you can Achieve
Image credit: Aleksey Gnilenkov When you think of a contemporary living room, does it conjure up an image of stark minimalism in your mind? That is the case for many people, but a modern room doesn’t have to be that way. Contemporary is all about quality. If you don’t use the best materials and furniture, […]
The DIY Guide to Wallpapering Feature Walls
Tastes change over time, so it is not surprising that the decor in our homes is constantly evolving. The trend for ultra-modern surroundings is not everyone’s cup of tea, but even in those rooms you will see twists on modern decor. I am referring to the one wall that people choose to wallpaper to make […]
Three of the Most Popular Types of Window Blinds Used in Modern Homes
Window blinds are enjoying a surge in popularity thanks to people’s desire to live in modern, almost industrial, surroundings. They are a suitable solution for window dressings in conservatories and minimalist schemes in any home. Photo Credit: Randy Robertson But what choices do we have when thinking about window blinds? This article is for the […]
Give Your Teenager the Bedroom of Their Dreams in 4 Easy Steps
The bedroom in the image is a dream. Even though I am in my thirties, I would kill for a bedroom like that. Some teenagers, more girls than boys, would too I suspect. Teenagers are funny creatures, often complaining that no-one understands them. Well, they have good cause to do so because most of us […]
Turn Your Living Room into a Contemporary Masterpiece
We love to create and improve; it’s just a human condition. The downside is that we are never totally content with the fruits of our labour and, as fashions change, we plod on with endless improvements. What is your big home project going to be this year? I would suggest building a bar to house […]
The 8 Step Guide to Giving Your Furniture a Shabby-Chic Makeover
Distressed, shabby chic furniture looks amazing with vintage/shabby chic style decor. It’s also a great way to restore old furniture instead of getting rid of it and giving it a new lease of life. You could use a piece of your old furniture, or maybe even find something at an auction or charity shop to […]
Different Kinds of Flooring for Your Home - The Pros and Cons
Flooring; there are many different kinds out there for use in the home, with plenty of pros and cons to go with them. The kind of flooring you choose will make a massive difference to the look and feel of your home, so it’s important that you choose the right kind based on the look […]
Top-Tips for Selecting the Best Curtains and Blinds for Your Home
Picture Source Whether you’ve decided to give your family home a full makeover or you’re just looking for a quick and simple method of giving each room more character, adding some cool and trendy curtains and blinds can make a real difference to the overall aesthetic. Not only will these products look good, but they’ll […]
Living Rooms Wallpaper Decoration Ideas
Every so often, there comes a time when you need to refresh a tired and outdated living room decor. As much as many people would love to just leave their living rooms as they are for many years or even decades, living rooms tend to get worn and tatty-looking after a while because they are […]