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His and Her Décor

Will and Kate’s new apartment in Kensington Palace is ready for them to move into. It has been ‘spruced up’ by one of the UK’s favourite interior designers, Kelly Hoppen. Equally, Kate has been involved all the way – choosing fabrics and furniture and reputedly mixing modern art with existing Royal antiques. The apartment of […]

Mixing Materials in Bathrooms

Apparently, to quote a Swiss bathroom manufacturer, “Bathroom manufacturers are like bakers. We all use the same ingredients and we all have our special secret recipes which we are constantly trying to improve.” Are they trying to cash in on the popularity of the Great British Bake Off? No not really, they were trying […]

Halloween Decor Ideas

October is Halloween month. If you want to get into the ‘spirit’ this year, you may be planning a spooky decor theme for your home. We’ve scoured the internet for simple Halloween decoration ideas. Here are some of the best we’ve found : (click the images for more info) […]

The Benefits of Wooden Floors

Aesthetically, wooden floors look beautiful. They are hard wearing and warm underfoot, and a real bonus: they add value to your home. They can also be a healthier option as they collect less dust and allergens than carpet or other floor coverings. There is no doubt that the look of a sold wood floor enhances any […]

Bathrooms of the Future

Technology is taking over our space for personal hygiene – the bathroom. Already there are developments to help us enjoy sheer luxury in this room and in the future we look forward to more elaborate ways of getting clean and enjoying the experience. Showering From a shower that can offer rain and mist, to […]

Autumn Gardening Tips

It’s now officially autumn. At this time of year you’ll start to see some big changes in your garden. So here are our tips for keeping your garden in check throughout the season… Sharpen Tools Your pruning and trimming tasks will be easier and safer if your tools are nice and sharp. […]

Dressing up your rooms with wall panels

Dressing the walls of a room with paint or wallpaper has been the general way since the 18th Century. With commercial printing, wallpaper also became financially viable for all households, not just the rich. Wallpaper has been a feature of all our homes since the 1930s; going in and out of fashion since. In […]

The World’s First 3D-Printed Room

Digital Grotesque is an innovative design, constructed entirely of 3D printed sandstone. Architects Michael Hansmeyer and Benjamin Dillenburger used computer algorithms to generate the room’s unique form. With this piece, the architects have highlighted the vast possibilities of 3D printing technology. It’s not just small plastic pieces – its an entire room constructed totalling 11 tons of […]

The future of our homes

Earlier this year a forward thinking Japanese Graphic Designer called Kenya Hara organised House Vision 2013, an exhibition in Tokyo. His concept for the show was ‘The future of the Japanese House’. He thought that with all the technological developments, many led by Japanese engineers, the home of the future could consider the amalgamation […]

A spa in your home

Many of us love the thought of being pampered. That’s why spa visits are such a popular choice for hen parties and weekend breaks. The thoughts of relaxing massages and other invigorating treatments appeal to a wide range of people. What about turning your own bathroom into a spa? Although you probably won’t have […]

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