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 ...
6 easy ways to revamp your living room
Collaborative post With autumn in full swing and the clocks going back, chances are you’re spending more time indoors. Combine this with the fact that Christmas isn’t far off, and it’s no wonder we often feel the need to smarten up our homes at this time of year. We’re almost at the end of a big living room revamp, which has involved re-plastering, coving repair, a new fire, redecorating and a new carpet. It’s been a pretty ...
How to create a luxury bathroom on a budget
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 ...
Tips for decorating your child’s bedroom
Today's guest post is full of great tips for decorating your child's bedroom and achieving a fantastic look. Enjoy! For children, the bedroom is the most important room in their home. Their bedroom will be more than just the room where they sleep; it's their private space, where they keep their treasured possessions, where they spend time with their friends, and also where they learn and play. It can be the room where they spend a large ...
My luxury bathroom wish list
Last year we gave our family bathroom a much-needed update: we ripped everything out and installed a new suite, tiles, floor and storage. It’s no exaggeration to say that our bathroom is small, so while we were able to create a lovely new look, we were very much restricted by the size of the room. We did lots of research, with the aim of finding fixtures and fittings that would work well in a small space, and we’re really pleased with the ...
How to create the perfect new bathroom
Are you planning a bathroom renovation this year? It can be one of the trickiest and most costly rooms in the house to update, so naturally you want to make sure you get it right first time. To help you create the perfect new bathroom for your home, check out these tips on how to make the project a big success. Make a wish list I think this should be the first step in any new bathroom project. Spend some time really thinking about the ...
Top tips for a kitchen update
With the arrival of a new year, how many of you are currently creating a wish list of jobs and updates for your home? Mine is looking impressively big right now! At the top of my list is a kitchen update. The kitchen is such a hard-working room, isn’t it? With many of us embracing the trend for open-plan living, they need to cope with a variety of functions. We spend most of our time at home in our kitchen; it’s used on a daily basis as a ...
Five ways to brighten up your home for Autumn
Today's guest post explores easy ways to embrace autumn in your home. Enjoy! Autumn is one of the most amazing seasons of the year, and the perfect time to spruce up your home. With the nights drawing in earlier and it getting much colder outside, making your home a cosy sanctuary away from the cold weather is essential. There are so many things you can do to brighten up your home, here are a few to get you feeling inspired. Pile on the ...