Spotlight on colour: Gracious green
Inextricably linked to nature, it’s no wonder we gravitate towards the colour green when we want to evoke the feeling of calm and tranquillity in our interiors. After all, it’s no coincidence that guests relax in the Green Room before appearing on TV talk shows. Bringing the outside in Our strong need to connect […]
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Bringing heat to winter gardens
Now we know that an evening in the garden during the autumn and winter months is not everyone’s cup of tea. But for those brave (or silly) enough to venture out, here are a few tips on how to heat your outdoor space for the occasional social gathering. Fire pits Generally there’s no heat […]
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Christmas traditions: warm and cosy
We thought it was OK to mention the C word now. Yes Christmas is just a few weeks away so we thought we’d look at how to make your house extra-cosy for Christmas. The Christmas tree No home feels quite as welcoming than one with a Christmas tree. This is one of main traditions […]
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World Toilet Day 2015
Firstly you may be wondering why there is a World Toilet Day. Good question. Well, it’s to raise awareness of the fact that not everybody in the world (at least 2.4 billion people) has access to adequate sanitation facilities. It’s hard to believe in 2015, but it’s a fact. How World Toilet Day started […]
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Tips to keep your home warm and reduce your heating bill
Love it or hate it, winter is fast approaching and that means colder temperatures. Whilst it might be tempting to just turn up the heating dial, rising energy costs mean we need to think smarter about how we keep our homes warm. Insulate your walls Just as we benefit from popping an extra layer […]
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How to winter-proof your home
Bitterly cold temperatures, rain, gales, snow and ice all signal the onslaught of winter and a possible battering for your property. To keep cold weather disasters to a minimum, follow these tips to winter-proof your home. Be prepared Take preventative steps before the harsh winter weather sets in by insulating and draught proofing your […]
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Cosmetic tricks for a warmer home
If you’ve followed the savvy advice on our blog for keeping your home warm this winter, you’ll know there are both expensive and cheap solutions out there. But what if you’ve applied these solutions and your home still doesn’t feel as cosy as you’d like? It could be your interior design choices that are […]
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Unwelcome autumn visitors
Earlier this year it was definitely the case to decorate our homes with insect illustrations on everything from wallpaper to chinaware. Now as the autumn really takes hold I am certainly not a fan of finding the real thing in my bath – or anywhere else in the house, especially the eight legged kind. […]
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Spotlight on colour: powerful purple
The colour purple – do you love it or hate it? It’s another of those colours isn’t it? There are no in-betweens, you do either one or the other. Obviously we’re a little biased but we think this purple wall sets off the clean lines of our Lulu wall hung toilet and bidet. Purple […]
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Decorating your home with flowers and plants
Interior design extends to all the accessories you use to make your home look good. Accessories are also a way to add colour and to put your own stamp on your rooms. Perhaps some of the most overlooked accessories are flowers and plants. There is nothing like fresh flowers to lift your spirits and […]
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