The housing market has experienced huge evolution in recent times, particularly from a social and economic standpoint. Much of this has unfortunately been negative, however, as prices have continued to rise disproportionately to national earnings. This has prompted numerous responses within the public and private sector, while there are no calls for the government to […]
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Give Your Kitchen a Bold New Look for Less
As the housing crisis in the UK continues unabated, a number of potential solutions are being put forward as a response. In Bristol, for example, some are even vaunting affordable flat-pack properties as a viable answer to the lack of listed homes for sale, while others are suggesting that such structures could even solve the […]
Eco Homes are on the increase.
How Green is Your Garden? Perhaps this is in part due to climate change with people “doing their bit” to reduce their carbon footprint. It might be because the householder is looking to reduce their overheads by investing in products and materials that will reduce their monthly expenditure, or perhaps it’s a quest to become […]
Ensuring Your Home is Energy Efficient this Winter
The cost of energy in the UK has rocketed over recent years, which means that the typical household now has to shell out far more to keep their home warm. While this isn’t such a big issue during the summer months, now that winter is here it is a real problem for many. The cost […]
Adding value to your home
Your home is much more than just a place where you live, it’s a part of who you are and in many cases where you’ve either grown up or started your own family. The historical element means that you have an attachment to the property and you don’t want to let that go lightly, especially […]
How to give your living room a touch of luxury
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 […]
How to Make A House A Home
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 […]
What Tech Can You Expect in the Kitchen of Tomorrow?
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.
The Future of Interior Design
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 […]
Make your Home look Luxurious at a Small Cost
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 […]
Building your own Sustainable Home
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 […]
5 tips for buying the perfect home for you!
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 […]
5 repairs you do not need a professional for
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 […]
10 tips on how to sell your property as quickly as possible
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 […]
Innovative Interior Design Ideas For Small Spaces
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 […]
10 Reasons to Build Your Home Instead of Buying
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 […]
Decorating 101: 10 Furniture and Décor Tips for Homeowners
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 […]
Building Your First Home? 10 Tips to Avoid Disappointment
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 […]
Understanding Architecture: 5 Styles For Your New Home
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 […]
10 Tips for Lowering Your Bills at Home
Is your home starting to cost a little too much? From mortgage payments to energy bills, the cost of living in a resource-inefficient home can quickly add up, giving you an incredible financial headache. Luckily, it’s easy to reduce your monthly expenses and lower your bills by changing a few of your at-home habits. If […]