How to make the bathroom the focal point of your home
Have you ever thought about making your bathroom the focal point of your home? Thought not. If you’re fortunate enough to own a barn conversion or loft apartment, you might be tempted by the transformation of this abandoned bakery in Liège, Belgium. The owners relinquished design control to architect Daniel Dethier of Dethier Architectures and that’s […]
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Wallpaper: Top Tips
Wallpaper has come back into fashion in recent years. But you have to be careful how you use it to get the best results. Here are our top design tips for decorating with wallpaper. Patterns Geometric prints can be perfect if you’re looking for a bold, modern look in your home. There are […]
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Overly popular bathroom themes
There’s nothing wrong with following the latest trend, but the trick is to implement it tastefully. As with fashion, successful interior design takes key elements and blends them with existing design rules to bring something fresh to the table. Follow a trend to the letter and your design could look overly themed. One such […]
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Which sink is right for your bathroom?
When you’re furnishing a cloakroom, bathroom, wet room, en suite or shower room; a sink to suit the space and feel is an integral part of the design. Thankfully, current contemporary and traditional styles enable us to install sinks that meet both our practical and design requirements. When it comes to design, playing with […]
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Get creative with 3D decorative wall panels
Fancy adding texture to your walls, but not a fan of raised wallpaper or traditional wall coverings? Why not opt for contemporary 3D decorative wall panels instead and make a truly bold statement that delivers maximum impact? Available in 600mm tiles, 3D wall panels are made of traditional gypsum plaster and can be easily […]
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7 Reasons to Choose a Wood Floor
Wooden floors have been beneath our feet in our homes for centuries. Early examples were made from oak and elm and varied in thickness because they were all hand cut. Later, pines and other less sturdy timbers were also used. In recent decades, uncovering flooring in period properties and finding the gem of original floorboards […]
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Seeking Bathroom Design Inspiration
Design inspiration is all around us, from the oodles of online resources and interior design magazines to makeover shows. We’re literally spoilt for choice and therein lies the challenge when you are considering updating your bathroom. Budget aside, wading through the abundance of styles, finishes and colour ways to refine your choice can be […]
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Celebrity Bathroom Don’ts
Having a snoop around other people’s houses is kind of addictive. That’s why an open curtain draws the eye and we’re more than happy to watch the myriad of property programmes on TV. Even when their repetitive format and presenters irritate, we still like to see what others have chosen to do with their interiors. […]
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Why Use a Bidet?
Bidets aren’t as popular here in the UK as in other countries, so you may find yourself wondering why you would ever need to use one. Washing with a bidet is quite an alien concept to some people, but there are actually a lot of benefits to this bathroom fixture. Without being too […]
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Bathroom habits across the globe
What do your morning routines include? Are they very different here in the UK than in New York or Moscow? Those lovely people at IKEA have done their research and put together a report to see how we all compare. For instance did you know that for some, we are at our most creative […]
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