Water-saving tips: practice makes perfect
You may think you know all there is to know about saving water, but it doesn’t hurt to refresh your memory from time to time. After all, implementing water-saving practices could reduce your energy bills and save you money. Result. Standing room only We all know it’s better to shower rather than bathe when […]
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Sticking with tradition
If you’re a traditionalist at heart, then a contemporary bathroom might not be for you. Don’t worry, with beautiful modern takes on retro, vintage and period bathroom fixtures and fittings widely available, you can easily put the traditional back in your bathroom. The big performer What’s a bathroom without a bath? Well, a shower […]
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100% Design: Design in Colour
This September ‘the largest and longest running contemporary design event for industry professionals in the UK’ will take place at Olympia in London. That’s right; it’s the return of 100% Design from 23-26th September. Design in Colour Working in partnership with WGSN – a leading trend and branding agency – 100% Design’s theme for […]
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Herbs and plants that repel pesky insects
Whilst we’re being encouraged to make our gardens more wildlife-friendly by organisations such as the RSPB, we’re not big fans of the insects that plague our time spent in the garden. Whether it’s pesky flies, gnats, wasps, ants or mosquitoes, come summer our outdoor spaces become a battleground. But did you know that your planting […]
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Do you have lofty aspirations for your home?
When we’re looking to add more space to our abode, we generally extend outwards and upwards. Although not cheap, a loft conversion can add value to your property whilst resolving those pesky space issues. And the best thing about a loft conversion? This space can be utilised for just about any additional room you […]
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Plants to complement your bathroom style
Plants have always featured in the home as a way of bringing the outside in and adding a natural element to interior design. Over the years they’ve also been elevated to hero status for the health benefits they provide, from reducing stress to cleaning the air we breathe. So it’s not surprising that we’re keen […]
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Adding colour with contemporary baths and taps
Minimalistic all-white interiors are often labelled clinical, which is peachy if that’s the look you’re after, but rather insulting if you’re not. Rooms that can carry off this look include the kitchen and the bathroom, but even they can appear uninviting and devoid of personality if there aren’t enough design touches to hold our interest. […]
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Celebrity bathroom envy: Pharrell Williams’ Laurel Canyon abode
We know it’s rude to stare, but when celebs’ homes are splashed across the pages of magazines and the Internet, it’s hard not to gawp. The latest luxury dwelling to catch our eye is Pharrell Williams’ über-stunning home in Laurel Canyon, LA. What’s hot about Pharrell’s LA home? Where do we start? Could it […]
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Pantone’s Top 10 colours for Autumn 2015
The colour specialists, Pantone, have announced their top 10 colours for Autumn 2015 that will influence fashion, home decor and paint colours. As expected their Colour of the Year for 2015, Marsala, features alongside other earthy neutral tones fit for the season. But it’s not all doom and gloom to match the unsettled weather, these […]
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The benefits of installing a steam shower or steam room
If you frequent the gym or treat yourself to relaxing spa weekends, then you’ll know just how good you feel after a session in the steam room. But have you ever considered the possibility of installing your own steam room at home or transforming your shower into a steam shower? What’s the difference? We’re […]
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