A bathroom fit for one, two or more
We could all probably benefit from more space in our homes to accommodate our lifestyles. One room in particular that has to pack a lot into an often tight space is the bathroom. Whether yours is dinky or palatial, choosing the right fixtures and fittings for your layout is crucial to make the most of […]
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Celebrity Big Brother house steps back in time
With a New Year comes a new series of Celebrity Big Brother and the transformation of one of the UK’s most famous houses. So, what theme has the Big Brother creative team pulled out of the bag for this year’s 16 celebrities to enjoy or endure? Well, the themes are always dramatic, but this […]
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Housecleaning Resolutions
We’re well into the new year now and we bet that many of you who made new year resolutions have already broken them. Surveys in the past have found that only 8% of those who make them stick to them. Advice from life-coaches and other gurus of change suggest that to achieve these annual […]
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Creating an Art Deco style bathroom
If you’re a fan of the Art Deco period of the 1920s and 1930s, then incorporating characteristics that define the era into your bathroom will most certainly guarantee a glamorous and sophisticated design. Go bold, go monochrome Art Deco celebrates the bold, from strong geometric shapes and angles to the love of monochrome. […]
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A fresh take on headboards
What do headboards bring to bedroom design? Well, on a practical level they can provide integral storage, a handy shelf and a comfortable resting place. On an aesthetic level, they can draw the eye to the main player of the room – the bed – as well as frame it and anchor it within your […]
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Spotlight on Colour: Rambunctious Red
Unapologetically intense, red is heavily associated with passion, power, energy, confidence, assertiveness and lust, as well as rage, anger and danger, making it a bold colour choice for interiors. Done well, it can deliver great impact and warm up ultra contemporary interiors, but done badly, it can unsettle and agitate. The psychological bit Sitting […]
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How to use Dulux’s colour of the year 2016
Leading paint specialist, Dulux, has chosen Cherished Gold as its colour of the year for 2016. Described as ‘a warm, inviting ochre with historic links to the old masters mixed with modern hints of metallic,’ by Livingetc magazine, it should be a cinch to embrace in our interiors. Just think Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl […]
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Beautiful Moroccan tiles for walls and floors
Flooring in high traffic areas of the home has to work exceptionally hard, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style over functionality. With an extensive range of floor coverings widely available that combine performance with crowd-pleasing good looks, you now have more choice than ever. Stunning high performance tiles Whilst stone and […]
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Colour of the year 2016
In our Colour choices in 2016 blog we reported on Pantone’s spring colour predictions and Dulux’s colours for the year. We learnt that there would be several dark and several muted shades and a whole muddled range of patterns. Both companies have also predicted their ‘colour of the year’ for 2016. Rose Quartz & […]
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Autumn/Winter Trend 2015: Malachite
Marble has long been a popular choice for bathrooms and kitchens. Combining both beauty and durability, it brings a sense of luxury to these very necessary rooms in our homes. But a new trend for Autumn/Winter 2015 sees the resurgence of an equally stunning mineral in deep emerald. Say hello to Malachite. If you […]
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