Valentines Inspired Interiors
Valentines day is just a couple of days away, and it’s got us thinking of ideas for romantically themed interiors. Often Valentine’s decorations can be quite gaudy and over the top; but is it possible to take inspiration from this holiday for a more permanent romantic love nest? Hearts The heart is an enduring symbol […]
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Positive or Negative Shower Pumps?
What’s the difference between a positive shower pump and a negative shower pump? In simple terms – if your shower head is positioned lower than your cold water storage tank, you can use a positive shower pump. If the shower head is higher than the water tank (e.g. a loft conversion), a negative pump is needed. […]
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Bathtubs in the Bedroom?
First it was en-suites – no self-respecting master bedroom could survive without one. Now the bedroom with a bathtub is here – though it’s far from a new idea. In fact the bedroom was where the first bathtubs were housed. In the 19th Century only the upper classes could afford bathtubs, but they still didn’t […]
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Artistic ways with chalk
Do any of our local readers remember Mo’s Restaurant in Salisbury? It is asking you to stretch back into the distant reaches of your memory as we are talking circa 1985. Those that have vague recollections may remember the eclectically dressed arms that held up the stair balustrade or even the chalk board walls in […]
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All about colour
How do you choose colours to decorate and furnish your home? There are some basic principles that most of us ‘know’ intuitively. Things like which colours go best together and which colours clash. How different tones of the same colour always work well together but often need a contrast to lift the room. The […]
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Green bathroom cleaners
Most of us know that certain bathroom cleaning products contain chemicals that aren’t good for the environment. Bleach is one of the main culprits for concern, yet many still feel this the the best way to ensure things are properly clean. But the chemical way isn’t the only way… Green cleaning products There […]
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Which Plants for the Bathroom?
Contemporary design has long since shunned indoor plants. They break up those neat, clean lines apparently. But one or two statement plants can work aesthetically even in contemporary spaces. Exotic orchids Orchids for instance have a stately yet contemporary, luxurious appearance so work well. They also love the typically tropical conditions, i.e. low light, […]
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Which way do you hang your toilet paper?
We all have bathroom rituals. You know what we mean – the order that you always wash in or when you clean your teeth. They are patterns of behaviour that we fall into and somehow don’t break away from. This is true, even though for most of us there aren’t clear answers about why we […]
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What do you wish you had in your home?
Have you got a spare room or space in your home that you’d like to turn into …..? Or do you just crave a special space for something? Maybe it’s a typical man’s den where you watch any sport you want uninterrupted? Or a mini library or reading room, maybe a separate TV or movie […]
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New Year, New Ideas
There’s a new year’s batch of ‘home’ shows coming up filled with ideas to inspire you and make you want to revamp your whole home. The Ideal Home Show Earls Court, 14 – 30 March This long running show is 105 years old. The first show was organised […]
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