According to the latest research from Post Office Money, landscaping your garden could add more value to your home than a new kitchen, conservatory, extension or loft conversion. The study shows that by landscaping your outside space you could add as much as 77% to the value of your property with the estimated cost averaging […]
Looking to plant more trees in your garden? Here are some of the most successful, fastest growing species for the UK garden. Weeping Willow Creating lovely shady spots amongst its low-hanging canopies, Weeping Willows grow between 1.2 – 2.4 meters per year and can reach around 15 meters high. They do very well beside rivers […]
Is your home in need of a bit of decorative attention? It takes a bit of careful thought and planning to execute a really beautiful home from room to room. A few basic rules can set you on the right path, transforming your home to resemble the most luxurious, professionally decorated showroom. Follow the home […]
It seems like everyone is talking about Marie Kondo and binge watching her Netflix show, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, right now! For those who haven’t heard, Kondo with her bestselling books The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Upand Spark Joy, has been spreading Japanese philosophy and helping hapless hoarders and households clogged with clutter […]
The kitchen is often the hardest working room the home. It’s the hub of the home where we cook, eat, socialise and relax. That’s why it’s essential to get the décor and layout of your kitchen just right. It needs to be a practical and stylish focal point for your home. Everyone uses their kitchen […]
The Christmas decorations are down and you’ve had a house full of guests. This is often the time when people decide whether to move or improve. Either way, it’s the ideal time to give your home a refresh. In 2018 we saw a rise in the popularity of rose gold, maximalism and mid-century vintage furniture, […]
It isn’t just the inside of your property that is important when it comes to selling your home. Outside space was polled to be one of the most important features when looking to buy a property, adding significant value to your home. No matter what size it is, showcasing your garden in its best possible light […]
This winter, the catwalk has been dominated by Seventies shapes and shades, and now the decade’s influence has trickled down into the world of interiors with mustard as the hot shade for autumn and winter 2018. In fact, Pinterest reported a 45% increase in searches for mustard interiors in September.
Home improvements can be costly and as Christmas is mere couple of months away, spending money on your property may not be at the top of your list. If you don’t have the spare funds you can still maximise your sale price by making a few changes. It could make all the difference! Some home […]
Modernism shaped furniture as we know it. Furniture design went through something of a revolution when the modernist era began in 1920. The social impact was vast – gone were the days of grand, heavy and expensive wooden furniture and in it’s place were brilliantly designed, simple, stackable and comfortable items for the home. New […]