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How to Choose The Right Toilet for Your Home

Arguably the most useful item of furniture in any household! A home without a toilet would be difficult to live in, and almost impossible to sell. Aside from the obvious necessity, a toilet can also add an element of style to your bathroom, depending on which type of toilet you decide to install and how […]

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Spring Gardening Tips

It seems to have taken forever, but the weather is finally warming up. Spring has finally sprung! As we have now started to experience some nice weather, it’s a good time to get outside and give your garden some attention. It’s not that much hard work and if you start now, you’ll reap the benefits […]

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How to Install a Wet Room

Livinghouse produce a range of kits that provide everything you would need to fit a wet room in your home. These kits can be used on new builds, or for converting a conventional bathroom to a wet room. The video below explains the step-by-step process for building a wet room using the Livinghouse Aquafloor Wet […]

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Optimising the space in a bathroom or en-suite

Whether you’re revamping your existing bathroom or putting in an en-suite, space can often be compromised.  Here are our tips to help you maximise the space:   Take a look at our beautifully sleek, space saving range which is slightly smaller than the norm. If you can, install fixtures with ‘backs to the wall’ so […]

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Benefits of Electrical Underfloor Heating

More Wall Space There is no need for conventional wall-hung radiators – freeing up wall space for a more minimalist look, or for added storage space.    Environmentally Friendly Underfloor heating can be up to 40% more efficient than a conventional radiator set-up. Distributes heat evenly, so the output temperature can be lowered without affecting […]

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Modern Luxury Bathroom Ideas

Updating to a more modern bathroom might be easier than you think. With a little imagination and some smart planning, you can have your own luxury bathroom.   Take inspiration and guidance from various sources, from online blogs to lifestyle magazines and TV shows, to find out about the latest bathroom accessories.   Whether your space […]

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What Are Encaustic Tiles?

Encaustic tiles are the small ceramic tiles used to create colourful geometric floor patterns. This style of flooring is often found in period properties, and was extremely popular in the Victorian era. Many original encaustic tiles have pattern incorporated into each individual tile. These patterns are the product of different colours of clay, which are […]

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Design Tips for Small Rooms

Choose the Right Furniture Opt for smaller ‘space saving’ furniture where possible. These can be just as functional as full sized alternatives, but a fraction smaller. This could be the vital difference in making the room look larger. Look for furniture that has multiple uses. Beds and sofas with hidden storage are ideal space savers. […]

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About Shower Enclosures

A glass shower enclosure allows for a shower to be installed in a corner or on a straight wall without a purpose built shower cubicle. The benefit of a shower cubicle is usually aesthetic – a shower enclosure with either one or two sides and the door made of glass will obviously provide far more […]

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‘The ABC of Architects’

This clever animation by Vimeo user fedelpeye is a fun introduction to some of the World’s greatest architecture. The ABC of Architects is an A-Z list of 26 celebrated architects, from Alvar Aalto to Zaha Hadid, with a graphic representation of each of their most famous works. Watch as each building seamlessly transitions into the next, and get […]

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