Behind the scenes with… @girlwithbellsandwhistles
Within a very short time of moving into their London terraced house, the Warris family began planning a kitchen extension. “It was a typical Victorian kitchen – a narrow room located at the back of the house that seriously lacked
How to plan a kitchen renovation
Time to give your kitchen a new lease of life but don’t know where to start? Philippa Tuttiett, managing director of Female Builders & Interiors reveals who to call and when when planning a kitchen renovation. Image: Philippa Tuttiett, founder of
How to plan a bathroom renovation
Tired of your old bathroom? We asked Philippa Tuttiett, managing director of Female Builders & Interiors, to take us through the bathroom renovation process. Image: Philippa Tuttiett, founder of Female Builders & Interiors Step one Your new bathroom starts with a decision: do
Everything you need to know about LVT flooring
LVT flooring, also known as luxury vinyl flooring, is a practical option if you covet the look of timber or stone, but don’t want the associated maintenance issues of natural materials. Read on to find out more about the benefits
A complete buyer’s guide to flooring
The top three things to think about when choosing new flooring are the function of the room, your budget and your lifestyle. For example, a busy family kitchen will have different requirements from a single person’s living room, which –
How to add a finishing flourish to your dining room
Looking for inspiration for your dining room? Feast your eyes on the magnificent seven shown here. Follow in their footsteps to transform your space from functional to fabulous. And best of all, you don’t need a big budget to achieve
What to ask when you are designing a dining space
Whether you love to host formal dinner parties for friends or prefer relaxed family meals, it’s important to create a dining space that’s comfortable, practical and filled with the things you love. 1. How do I dine? A dining space should be
How to buy the right dining table
The shape of your table can have a huge impact on your dining experience. Circular or oval tables often feel more convivial as diners have a more open field of view, whereas rectangular tables lend themselves to bench seating, which
How to paint your front door
The front door sets the tone of your home. If yours is looking a little lacklustre, ring the changes with a new hue that makes you smile every time you put the key in the lock! Choosing a colour There are no
Big ideas for little kids’ bedrooms
In tribute to all you superhuman parents out there, here's a few ways to make your kids’ bedroom work that little bit harder so you don’t have to! Buy a multifunctional bed Floor space is precious, so free it up with a