Hands up who feels like we just endured the longest winter? But the nights are getting lighter now and the plants in the garden are budding, so things are definitely looking up. British gardens can take quite a battering with our unpredictable climate and the poor plants don't always fare too ...
How Water Features Can Make Outdoor Spaces More Relaxing
Outdoor water features provide an overwhelming feeling of peace and tranquility, whether you live in an apartment with a balcony, or a giant sprawling countryside estate. The natural sounds of flowing and trickling water are well known to be a great stress reliever, and its relaxing effects can ...
Planning Your New Conservatory: A Brief Guide
Planning for a new conservatory can be an exciting undertaking as a conservatory can be used to care for summer plants in the winter or as a sunroom during the summer. However, in the UK, you also must abide by certain regulations when adding this kind of extension to your home. While there are a ...
The seven most important considerations when remodelling your kitchen
Our kitchens are not usually something we are lucky enough to get to change on a regular basis. They may need to last us between ten and twenty years, so if you are planning a kitchen remodel it is vital to get it right. Think about every design aspect you would like to incorporate down to the ...
Getting the Urban Loft Look in a Teen Bedroom
Just after Christmas my eldest son became a teenager and so we wanted to makeover his bedroom to give it a more grown up feel. It was very plain and boring with beige carpet and white walls; it actually hadn't been redecorated since the room was used as a nursery for his younger brothers - and they ...