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
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
Bathroom ideas to steal from luxury hotels
Hoteliers around the world understand that for some guests, a hotel is more than just a place to lay their head. Victorian Plumbing has discovered that we’re so enamoured with the bathrooms of luxury hotels, more than 1.6 million photos
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
Nikki Tibbles: top tips for creating the perfect bouquet
Nothing boosts a room like beautiful fresh flowers. Arranging them, however, is something that many people shy away from. Happily, Nikki Tibbles, the British florist behind Nikki Tibbles Wild at Heart is on hand to offer her step-by-step guide to
5 secrets to creating a relaxing bathroom
With never-ending Zoom meetings and children clinging to your ankles, a spa bathroom has never seemed so attractive. Here, four Ripples designers reveal their five secrets to creating a relaxing bathroom and perfect hiding place. 1. Open up the space "Sometimes people
10 ways to make a small bathroom feel bigger
If you live in a flat, or an older house, you’re probably burdened with a small bathroom, as well as the view that you’re stuck with the space you’ve got. But there’s always a way to maximise a bathroom through
The first 5 steps of a kitchen renovation
A new kitchen is a significant investment which, when done well, can add real value to your home and greatly improve your living space. For this reason, it is vital that you begin with a detailed and well-considered plan. Here,
5 ways to go plastic free in everyday life
We’re all trying to use less plastic in our everyday lives but it isn’t always easy. What better time, then, to accept some expert help? And who better to offer it than sustainability expert and founder of Pacific Garbage Screening,