Can accessories make a bathroom?
We all know that accessorising that ‘LBD’ (Little Black Dress) is essential, and the accessories you choose can make a big difference to the final look. The same applies to home interiors. But you need a good base to start with – like the old saying: ‘you can’t make a silk purse from a […]
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Summer Gardening Tips
The past couple of weeks have brought us some glorious sunshine – a rare event for the UK, I’m sure you’ll agree! With another perfect sunny weekend coming up; here are our tips for keeping your garden in tip-top condition this summer… Lawn Mowing The British summer brings great conditions for lawn growth. […]
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Boutique = Sophisticated and Specialised
Boutique Hotels The term ‘Boutique Hotel’ was first coined back in the 1980s by Steve Rubell, one of the founders of Morgan’s Hotel in New York. Rubell used the term to liken Morgan’s to a small, stylish boutique shop rather than a larger department store. Since then, boutique hotels have sprung up all around the […]
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An Introduction to Steam Room Kits
Livinghouse provide off the shelf kits that you can use to easily install a steam room in your own home. The different kits are based on the power output of the particular steam generator included. If you know the size of your steam room, we can tell you which generator would produce the optimum steam […]
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How to Tile a Bathroom
Tiling a bathroom may seem like a daunting task, but it’s really quite simple if you can understand the basics. We have broken-down the process into the 5 main steps to give you a guide to do it yourself. Prepare walls for tiling Before you can start tiling, you need to ensure […]
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Bathroom refits are top of the list
According to a 2011 survey for the Office of Fair Trading, ‘UK consumers spend around £27 billion every year on home improvements, maintenance and repairs’. The top two rooms considered for improvements were bathrooms and kitchens. The main reason why these two rooms are top of the list is that you are more likely to […]
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The World of Shower Heads
Showering is no longer just a convenient way of having a quick wash. It is almost an art form; a therapy; an indulgence; a social activity – oh, and showers look good too! Some of us can remember when showers had two settings and two temperatures: torrent or trickle and freeze or fry! Happily times […]
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‘The Great Gatsby’ Art Deco Trend
When The Great Gatsby is released in UK cinemas this Thursday, the gorgeous Art Deco sets may just inspire you to create your own Jazz Age interior. In the film, Jay Gatsby’s mansion is the perfect symbol of 1920s excess. Though a gilded ceiling or monogrammed swimming pool may be a bit much for conventional […]
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Interior Design Dos and Don’ts
Some really useful advice in this infographic on Design Dos and Don’ts. Most of them are pretty obvious, common sense suggestions, but it’s not a bad idea to be reminded of them. Our thoughts are that the best advice is to: Follow Your Instincts Buy the best you can afford Set a time limit and […]
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Saving Water in the Bathroom
The bathroom is where the average household uses the most water, and just a few small changes can produce huge savings. The Toilet The toilet probably accounts for the biggest percentage of water consumption in your home. The majority of homes in the UK still have old-fashioned cisterns that use an average of 13litres per […]
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