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Five classic ottoman beds for traditional bedrooms

January 19, 2023 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Traditional bedrooms are the remit of standard bed frames, but you can boost storage considerably with a classic ottoman bed. Ottoman beds use the entire underside of the mattress as storage space, with the mattress lifting via gas struts built into the frame. You can’t beat ottoman beds for storage in small and large bedrooms. Bedstar stocks a wide range of classic ottoman beds to suit traditional spaces. Whether ...

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Filed Under: Bedroom Tagged With: Bedroom, Beds, Furniture, Home, home improvement, Ottoman bed

3 tips for increasing space in your home

January 10, 2023 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Trying to find more space in your home can be quite a tricky task for many reasons, and moving home or knocking down walls isn’t always an option. It could be that you have a growing family, you're not good at getting rid of unused items, or simply that you're running out of storage space. Whatever the obstacle, there is usually something you can do about it to help create more space. Sometimes you don’t even need to ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: Family home, Home, home improvement, small homes, storage, Top Tips

How to create a rustic interior theme in your home

January 5, 2023 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Do you love the cosy and natural look of rustic interior design? Creating a rustic look in your home is all about incorporating natural materials, earthy colours, and vintage or antique elements. With a little creativity and careful planning, you can easily transform any space into a warm and inviting rustic retreat. Here's how to get started. Choose natural materials  When creating a rustic interior theme, ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: Home, home improvement, Home renovation, Interior Design, Interior trends, Interiors, rustic, Top Tips

Dos and don’ts when decorating in the farmhouse style

January 4, 2023 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post The farmhouse look is a popular interiors style that has been around for a long time, and will continue to be an evergreen decorating option, whether you live in a rural area or not. If you want to create a farmhouse style in your home, you need to consider key dos and don’ts. Read on for a guide to getting farmhouse style right in your property. Do: keep practicalities top of mind When designing a farmhouse ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: farmhouse decor, Home, home improvement, Interior Design, Interior trends, Interiors, Top Tips

6 benefits of installing roof windows in your home

January 4, 2023 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post When it comes to upgrading the comfort of your home, there are multiple home improvements to consider. However, only some of them will also allow you to boost your home’s value, providing a good return on your investment. Installing roof windows is one such thing. This is because roof windows – including skylights, rooflights, and flat roof windows – are an aesthetically pleasing and also functional solution. For ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Family home, Home, home improvement, Home renovation, roof windows, windows

Why radiators are a big home trend right now

December 15, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Radiators feature in every home, and are often thought of as a must-have that has nothing to do with style and interior design. So how are they becoming a trend? Radiators as we know them are changing for the better. Gone are the days when a plain, white radiator was the only option for your home. Now there's a huge range to choose from, including sleek towel rails, colourful column radiators, and space-saving vertical ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: heating, Home, home accessories, home improvement, Radiators

7 stylish design ideas for a modern home interior

November 24, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post How we decorate our homes is a reflection of our tastes, preferences and personality. This is why home renovations are such a personal undertaking. Modern interior décor is a popular approach for many looking to vamp up their living quarters. Here are seven ways to embrace a modern home interior style in your next project. 1. Lines Beautiful clean lines are the cornerstone of any great modern home interior ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: Home, home improvement, Interior Design, Interior trends, Interiors, Top Tips

How to design your dream kitchen

November 18, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in any home. It’s where your family gravitate to for food, and often also a space where you spend time together and entertain. Add in meal prep, and it's easy to see why kitchens get a lot of use.  This constant use means your kitchen can get worn out more quickly than other rooms. If you’re just tired of your old kitchen, or it’s sorely in need of a renovation due to ...

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Filed Under: Kitchen & Dining Tagged With: Home, home improvement, Home renovation, Interior Design, Interiors, Kitchen, kitchen design

What to consider when building a home extension

November 17, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Choosing to have an extension built on your home is a big project, and something that you shouldn’t rush into without first clarifying a few things. You need to make sure that your home extension is going to serve you and your family well. There are also lots of logistics to consider before you get started. Here are some key areas you need to think about before embarking on a renovation project. The project ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: extension, Home, home improvement, Home renovation, Top Tips

Windows and doors double glazing grants

November 16, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Are you considering installing or upgrading double glazing in your home? In this article we discuss the benefits of ensuring your windows and doors are double glazed, and why it's worth investigating the availability of double glazing grants. What is double glazing? Double glazing in windows and doors refers to installing two layers of glass that are separated by a space. The gap between the layers is usually filled ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: double glazing, energy saving, Home, home improvement, Home maintenance, Home renovation

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ABOUT CATHERINE HUGHES

Catherine is a gardener, plant lover, writer, and award winning author of children’s nature books. Her blog is a Vuelio Top 5 gardening blog and her work has been featured in many online and print publications including Grow Your Own Magazine, House Beautiful, Daily Mail, Suttons, National Children’s Gardening Week, and many more. She is also a member of the Garden Media Guild.

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