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6 innovative under-stairs solutions

The space under the stairs is often utilised to provide essential storage in our homes. And whilst it’s great to be able to contain household paraphernalia such as coats, shoes, wellies and umbrellas behind closed doors, this space also lends itself nicely to other ideas. If you can face re-homing the contents of your […]

Step by step guide to installing 3D Decorative Wall Panels

Ever fancied adding a sculptural element to your room design? 3D decorative wall panels, combined with clever lighting, can bring drama and added interest to interiors and make a very contemporary statement. What are 3D decorative wall panels? Made from traditional gypsum plaster, 3D decorative wall panels are available in 600 x 600mm tiles […]

Adventures in garden paving

Garden paving has to be one of the most versatile materials for landscaping as it delivers great coverage and can provide clean, streamlined designs when required. But if the idea of a sea of grey or neutral fills you with dread, how about letting nature soften the edges, create drama and cushion the blow? […]

Inspirational home offices

With 4.2 million of us working from home, a dedicated home office is high on the list of requirements when relocating or modifying our existing spaces. Whether it’s adapting rooms into dual-purpose spaces, utilising a spare room, the loft or building a home office in the garden, we’re pretty adept at transforming our homes […]

Contemporary easy access bathrooms

We don’t believe you should compromise style over function or vice versa when it comes to bathroom design. And just because some impairments can affect mobility, it doesn’t mean you have to settle for purely functional fixtures and fittings that are bereft of style. Many modern bathroom ranges recognise the need for high functionality […]

How the right handle can open doors

The clue’s in the title. Choosing the right door handles for your home can indeed open many doors. Without them, well, you’d struggle to move from room to room… Your gateway to the next room We’ve already established that in an ideal world you need door handles if you are going to conform to […]

Sun loving houseplants

‘Summer lovin’ had me a blast’ so the song goes and that’s exactly how some of your houseplants will feel after a couple of months of summer sun. There’s no doubt that when the sun shines some of your houseplants will enjoy the rays either on a window sill or out on the terrace. But […]

Installing a downstairs cloakroom

Older properties usually have one bathroom, which is fine and dandy until the family unit begins to expand. In the early years the family bathroom is dominated by children’s bath time and their entourage of toys. Fast forward to the teenage years and it’s hard for parents to get a look in full stop. […]

Keeping your house cool during a heat wave

So it seems those rumours about a heat wave were true. It probably won’t last all summer, but whilst it’s here how do you keep your home cool without air conditioning? Here are some tips – some more effective than others – that you can utilise to make life just that little bit more […]

Tapping into 3D printing technology

It was only a matter of time before 3D printed taps became a reality and that time has finally come. Well, almost. DXV by American Standard is the first to manufacture a range of 3D printed metal taps using selective laser sintering. Presenting water differently American Standard’s innovative design takes advantage of new 3D […]

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