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Tips for a cleaner bathroom

February 3, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Bathroom cleaning is a chore that we all like to put off from time to time. We tend to use our bathrooms the most first thing in the morning and last thing in the evening. At these times of day we're usually either tired or in a hurry, so it's not hard to see why the bathroom can get messy quicker than other rooms in the home. One good way to cut down on the time spent on the dreaded bathroom deep clean is to get into good habits. Try to ...

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5 easy DIY bathroom makeover projects

February 26, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post With spring around the corner and the days getting warmer again, most of us are starting to think about home updates and improvements. And as we’re spending more time at home, quirks that we wouldn’t usually notice can really start to annoy! When it comes to sprucing up your home, bathroom makeover projects are a great place to start. This is where you get ready every morning, and prepare yourself to go to bed every ...

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Filed Under: Bathroom Tagged With: bathroom, Bathrooms, DIY, Family home, Home, home improvement, Home renovation, Interiors, Top Tips

Six easy ways to revive your home

September 3, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post Is your home starting to show its age?  Time and money might be short, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make some simple changes to revive your home and add value. If your home is in need of a makeover, here are six easy ways to get it back into shape. Paint it One obvious way to rejuvenate your home is to give the exterior a paint job.  Think about your walls, window frames, doors, fences and ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: bathroom, Bedroom, decorating, Flooring, Home, home improvement, Home maintenance, Home renovation, Kitchen, Living Room, Top Tips

8 home improvements that add value to your property

June 8, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post Do you have any home renovations planned at the moment?  Whether you’re making home improvements with a view to selling, or just looking to revamp your living space, chances are you want those projects to add monetary and practical value to your home. You can give the value of your property a boost with lots of different home improvements, but some projects add more value than others.  Here’s a list of eight ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: bathroom, Conservatory, decorating, energy saving, Garden maintenance, home improvement, Home maintenance, Home renovation, Interior Design, Interior trends, Interiors, loft conversion

Nine quick and easy bathroom updates

December 17, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Is your bathroom in need of a revamp? After the kitchen, the bathroom is probably top of your list when it comes to rooms that need to function well and look good at the same time.  It’s also a very important room when it comes to selling a house, and can add - or remove - a significant amount of value. A full bathroom renovation can be a very costly project, and certainly not something that you would aim to do ...

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Bathroom design tips for stunning vanity units

November 21, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Regardless of the size of your bathroom, the vanity unit is a crucial element of your bathroom design and fittings. It's a multi-function feature: we check in there when getting ready in the morning, or winding down for the night, it's typically where we brush our teeth, and often where we store daily medications and beauty treatments. Vanities also provide the work surface and storage we need in and around the average ...

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How to create a traditional bathroom

June 27, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Like kitchens, bathrooms are an expensive room to revamp - and you certainly don’t want to be replacing the whole suite on a regular basis.  I think this is one of the main reasons why a traditional style of bathroom is always a popular choice.  Get it right, and a traditional bathroom style is a timeless look that will serve you well for years without looking dated. Whether you live in a period property and are ...

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How to create a luxury bathroom on a budget

March 27, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Think you need a big budget to create a luxury bathroom? Think again! This guest post has lots of clever ideas that won't break the bank. Your bathroom is one of the most important rooms in your home, and is much more than a functional area. Adding opulence and luxury to your bathroom can help to create a space that is both fresh and relaxing – and the good news is that you don’t need a huge budget to realise your dream. Here are some easy ...

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5 Bathroom Floor Tile Ideas

May 11, 2018 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Are you looking to revamp your bathroom?  This guest post has lots of ideas for floor tiles that will really add a fabulous finish to your room! Tiles provide bathroom floors with a stylish and durable covering. Tiles are a more practical choice than carpet, because they won’t absorb as much moisture and are easier to clean in this particular part of the home. You also have a wide range of colours and styles to select from when it comes to ...

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Filed Under: Bathroom Tagged With: bathroom, Flooring, Home, Interiors, Tiles, Top Tips

Is vinyl flooring a good choice for family homes?

January 11, 2018 by Catherine Leave a Comment

A new year often gets us planning lots of new projects for our homes: what’s on your list for 2018? We’re planning a big kitchen renovation and a new look for our lounge, and both of those projects will involve a flooring re-think. With two kids and a pet cat, the flooring we choose will most definitely need to cope with busy family life; think muddy paws and wellies, heavy traffic and indoor football, and you get the picture!   Having ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: bathroom, Family, Flooring, Interiors, Kitchen, Top Tips, Vinyl flooring

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