Becoming a home-owner for the first time can be a struggle now that the 100% mortgage is a distant memory. Even with the government’s help-to-buy schemes, you’ll have to raise 5% of the purchase price as a deposit – and on a £200,000 house that’s £10,000.
The living room is often seen as the most important room of the house, it is where the family spends most of their time, the first room most visitors will see and where time is spent catching up with friends. Giving this room a personal touch which is also inviting to others can be difficult […]
New houses, whether built, bought or rented, are daunting things to make into a home. That bare series of rooms and corridors can be an intimidating canvas, a melange of empty walls and unadorned floors just begging for a homely decoration you aren’t sure you can provide. This guide will touch on those fears, and […]
If someone had asked you in 2005 to visualise the living room of 2015, how accurate would your guess have been? From HD TVs to wireless streaming, many of the living room technology that we take for granted today was only in its infancy 10 years ago.
Are you struggling to keep up to date with the current trends when it comes to your homes décor? If so, then instead of getting even, you should get ahead. Interior designers nowadays are obsessed with futuristic furnishing and design ideas, so we decided to make a guide on designs and products that should give […]
Purchasing furniture is not an everyday occurrence and the experience can be both exciting and traumatising if you blow the majority of your budget on a product that turns out to be well below your expectations. If you are looking to completely renovate your home and are in need of many items of furniture, then […]
When you think of a luxury home, you tend to think about the things that you cannot afford. Yes, a home cinema, swimming pools or a fancy loft conversion may represent luxury from a financial standpoint, but these types of extravagant additions are not pivotal to your home being both classy and luxurious. There are […]
Last month, Ikea revealed that their revenue grew at almost double the rate of last year due to the global demand for their products, showing that the world of flat-pack furniture is gradually reaching the heights it once had. Sales over the year leading to the end of August have seen an increase of 5.9pc […]
The open source information system WikiHouse have created the new WikiHouse 4.0 format that will allow its users to design, share and build their own flat pack house. The idea was unveiled at this year’s London Design Festival and is highly unique in the way that the concept can come to life within a matter of […]
After it was announced that Scotland had rejected the opportunity of independence, the people of the country expressed a mixture of emotions regarding Scotland’s decision to remain within the United Kingdom. These contrasting emotions were also reflected by the architects of Scotland, whose industry may could yet be affected by the results of the vote. Those in […]
There are many factors to consider when purchasing your new home. Everybody will have a list of criteria of what their perfect home will entail, but realistically ‘perfect’ is never going to happen if you have a number of unrealistic expectations. ‘Perfect’ in a realistic sense will be the house that would be best suited […]
Since the influx of DIY television programming, many home owners do not have the confidence they once had to repair any damage within their property. Of course there are still self-proclaimed ‘handymen’, but the risk of further damage is what usually dictates a person’s decision when it comes to repairs. There are many areas […]
If you are looking to move onto a new property, but you are unable to sell your current one, then this could hold up the proceedings for many months or even years. With a bit of investment you are surely more likely to get the property sold sooner, whilst raising its value considerably at […]
Do you want to live in the lap of luxury? To pull out of your house onto a tree-lined boulevard alongside embassies and the residences of celebrities? Home prices are rising across Britain, but certain areas remain much more expensive than others. While we mostly focus on high quality housing at affordable prices here, it’s […]
Buying your first home is an immensely satisfying experience, especially if you’re prepared and aware of the costs ahead of time. After all, nothing feels better than walking into a home that you don’t just live in, but own. Unfortunately, without an in-depth understanding of the costs of home ownership, this wonderful experience can turn […]
As the population rises and city living becomes more and more popular, the amount of living space on offer has been forced to decline in many places. There are many creative solutions for adapting the usable spaces in your house, such as with your staircase. To improve the interior aesthetic, you can include look at […]
The time has come to buy your own home and you’re starting to make the important decisions. One of the most important decisions you’ll make is whether to buy a home or build your own from scratch. We’re firm believers in building your home instead of buying, not just because of the growing shortage of […]
Your new home is ready and it’s time to move in. If you’ve rented a home before you built your new residence, you likely already have plenty of furniture to move in with you. However, it’s often a good idea to refresh your furniture for your new home. In this guide, we’ll share 10 simple […]
Is there any feeling as satisfying as stepping into your first home? From cosy and compact residences to spacious country houses, there’s nothing quite like taking your first step into a property that’s 100% yours. If you’re building your first home, it’s important to be aware of the most common complaints, mistakes and issues ahead […]
From modern to colonial, today’s houses are built in a wide variety of architectural styles. Understanding the architectural trends of the 20th and 21st centuries makes choosing an aesthetic for your new home a much easier process. In this blog post, we’ll look at five of the most popular architectural styles of the 19th, 20th […]