Kerb appeal. It’s a phrase that gets used a lot by estate agents and property developers. But what does it really mean? For us, kerb appeal is that special something that turns people’s heads as they walk past your home. It makes your home beautiful and desirable, sure, but also cosy and welcoming. It’s the […]
What to Check For When Buying a House
Moving into a new home is an exciting and wonderful experience. As the conveyancing process draws to a close, you eagerly await the receipt of your keys and your moving date draws near, you’ll naturally be bursting with ideas. Your home is a blank canvas, after all. An opportunity to express yourself through the nuances […]
5 Eco-Friendly Home Improvement Ideas
Wholesale energy costs have reached a record high. This has resulted in a surge in energy prices for UK households. As such, many of us are looking for ways to reduce our energy consumption. This can not only save money; it can also reduce the carbon footprint of our households significantly. The less natural gas […]
Paintflix – Crazy Paint Colour Names Inspired by TV and Movies
Let’s face it, paint colours have some seriously weird names. You want to pick out a new colour scheme for your living room. You’ve settled on a nice relaxing grey. You head off to the DIY store. And then you’re confronted with a million choices. But should you choose Elephant’s Breath? Mole’s Breath? Wind’s Breath? […]
What Are Shaker Style Doors? Everything you need to know
There are a lot of considerations to balance when choosing the perfect doors for your home. Especially when there’s such a wealth of styles, textures, colours and materials to choose from. Traditional yet timeless, shaker style doors have a long and interesting history. Yet their clean lines and simple geometric patterns give them an enduring […]
Space-saving Doors – Ideas to maximise your living space!
Your doors can be a fantastic way to complement and enhance your interior aesthetic. But they can do more than just look pretty. They can also be extremely practical! If you have a small living space, a narrow doorway, or a space with tricky dimensions, the right space-saving internal doors can enhance your living space. […]
Finding Your Decorating Style: Top Tips for Getting the Ideal Look for Your Home
What’s your personal interior design style? You may have a really clear idea of which kind of interior design aesthetics you prefer. But if your instinctive answer is “I don’t know”, that’s absolutely fine, too! Many of us spend years with a purely functional approach to interior decor. Given that most of us are renting […]
Lockdown Kitsch: Fun gifts for your family and friends
As we enter a new year and a new lockdown, it’s fair to say that we’ve all been in need of a little extra cheer this past few months. Whether it’s lockdown memes, or socially distant birthday cards, there’s been no shortage of people trying to put a positive spin on the situation. The good […]
Door Jamb: Your How To Guide
‘Door jamb’ sounds like the worst jam ever made. But, of course, it isn’t. Instead it is a key part of the simplest, most elegant, design for hanging doors, used the world over. So take that bread out of the toaster and read on for our top tips on how to remove, install and replace […]
