6 ways to create your own home office
With homeworking set to continue for a whole host of UK businesses, we are all looking for a more permanent home office space. In short, the kitchen table just isn't going to cut it any more. But are you
Dulux Colour of the Year: Brave Ground
Every year a group of renowned global experts and influencers, from the fields of architecture, design and technology, are invited to a three-day workshop at the AkzoNobel Global Aesthetics Centre in Amsterdam. There, they explore the trends that will affect
Tips for a spa-inspired bathroom you’ll love
Unlike the rest of the home, the lockdown bathroom has enjoyed a change of pace. Previously, the whole family needed to be spruced by 8am, but without the ticking of time, the bathroom has morphed into a space of escape.
How to buy a greenhouse
Lockdown threw the benefit of being more self-sufficient sharply into focus. For Lancashire-based Hartley Botanic, this resulted in a 35 per cent increase in people wanting to invest in a greenhouse. If that’s made you keen, read on for some
How to create a home gym (in any space)
Lockdown saw online stores stripped of weights, dumbbells and boxing bags, as many of us sought to convert corners of our homes into gyms. With Zoom workouts and exercise apps shaping up to be an ongoing trend, personal trainer Norman
A quick guide to creating an outdoor kitchen
For this blog, I want to shine a spotlight on ways to take your outside space to the next level. Enter the outdoor kitchen! So much more than a solitary barbecue, an outdoor kitchen can include anything from prep and
Behind the brand: Female Builders & Interiors
Philippa Tuttiett, founder of Female Builders and Interiors, has a simple answer when I ask her to pinpoint the moment when her building career began. "How far back do you want to go?" she laughs. "My dad’s a builder and I
6 ideas to big up your small outdoor space
Who said a small outdoor space can't be beautiful? It's time to celebrate bijou balconies, tiny terraces and pint-sized patios by learning to make the most of them. So, if you’re short on square footage outside, read on! 1. Add shelves Install
Love your garden with stylish outdoor lighting
One of the secrets to enjoying your garden all year round is well-planned outdoor lighting. In warmer months you can sit outside well into the evening, while in cooler seasons you can admire your garden while keeping cosy inside. Safety first It’s
6 steps to creating an outdoor room
If you’re hankering after more square inches but relocating isn’t an option right now, look outdoors! Turning your garden into an outdoor room is a savvy way of extending your space during warmer summer months. Read on for a few