Open-plan living spaces key to a more valuable homeUse focal points to determine the focus of a particular area within a large spaceThu Oct 15 2015 - 05:02
Sort it: Get the balance right when lighting your homeAmbient, task, accent and decorative: there are four main ways to light your homeThu Oct 1 2015 - 02:28
Extending your home but not your budgetThere is a misconception that telling an architect or builder how much you have to spend is a bad idea – it’s very important that you are upfront about your budgetThu Sep 17 2015 - 04:24
Sort It: Lifting a rental from ordinary to welcomingA few tricks can help you to make your apartment feel more welcomingThu Sep 3 2015 - 01:00
Counter culture: choosing the best kitchen worktopStone, marble, steel or laminate: they all shape the style and function of your kitchenThu Jul 16 2015 - 05:30
Windows a big outlay so have a clear view on optionsNew windows will ultimately improve the energy efficiency of your homeThu Jul 2 2015 - 05:30
Time to factor public gardens into city plansNew York has its High Line and Paris its Promenade Plantée, which have been planted to make use of old rail linesThu Jun 25 2015 - 05:00
Filter your options to improve tap water qualityIt’s worth noting that different water filters will remove different types of contaminationThu Jun 11 2015 - 05:00
Artificial grass: a hassle-free option for small areas and balconiesLow maintenance, it stays green all year round and it could last up to 20 yearsThu May 21 2015 - 04:40
Tread softly with underfloor heatingIt’s a tempting solution but think carefully before you make a decisionThu May 7 2015 - 05:00
Sort It: The space you crave may be right under your noseThere are ways to find additional room in your home without having to extendThu Apr 23 2015 - 00:00
Renovate or move house?If a new sale price outweighs the cost of renovating your current home, the decision will be easier to make - however don’t underestimate the stresses of refurbishmentThu Apr 9 2015 - 05:49
The ground rules of extending upwards: plan your extension before you startHeadroom, light, access: plan your attic extension properly before you startThu Mar 26 2015 - 05:30
Think outside the box and open up to a garden roomOpting for an external addition is cheaper and won’t affect your home’s layoutThu Mar 12 2015 - 05:20
When the worst house is best betYears of neglect and dated décor can be a real obstacle to many people buying a house but don’t be seduced by an immaculate walk-in condition eitherThu Feb 26 2015 - 06:06
Flexibility is the key to making your home workA little reconfiguration and reworking of space can work wondersThu Feb 12 2015 - 07:00
Do your homework before you work on your homeGet references and visit completed projects before committing to a builderWed Jan 28 2015 - 17:30
Interiors: is it time for a clutter-free clear out?Get rid of unwanted, out of date items and create a clutter-free homeThu Jan 15 2015 - 02:33
Take it easy with the decorationsWhy not take the Swedish approach to decorating and keep it simple and calmThu Dec 11 2014 - 08:00
Sort It: Micro is going to be big in the homes of the futureAs houses and apartments get smaller, technology will play a huge role in how we liveThu Nov 27 2014 - 10:00
Adapt and unwind: wellness rooms of the futureEven though technology makes many of us want to hide away, it can enable us to create the perfect environment to relaxThu Nov 13 2014 - 01:00
Change is great but think carefully about the impactIf you’re adding space or reconfiguring your home make sure it works for youThu Oct 30 2014 - 01:00
Get organised when renovating your bathroomMake sure you have bought everything needed before the builder startsThu Oct 16 2014 - 01:00
Save water and save the rosesWith water charges a reality, the decision to harvest rain water might be more carefully assessed as the system should result in approximately 50 per cent less mains water being usedThu Oct 2 2014 - 00:00
Securing quiet time at homeWhether it’s loud neighbours, traffic from outside or washing machines and televisions, noise pollution is a problem we can all relate toThu Sep 18 2014 - 01:00
We need our space – a place to unwindWe turned a spare bedroom into a relaxing study with a wood-burning stoveThu Sep 4 2014 - 02:00
Blurring the lines is key to unifying inside and outConnecting our homes with our gardens is a growing trendThu Jul 24 2014 - 01:00
Clever ideas for compact livingMicro apartments can work really well as living spaces – just make sure to choose the right kind of furniture and be smart with storageThu Jul 10 2014 - 01:00
Sort It: Make colour a central part of your visionIf you’re nervous about using colour in your house try a few of these tipsThu Jun 26 2014 - 01:00
Sort It: Enlist your chaos-makers in organising the homeMake it easy for children to organise their things and have at least one clutter-free zoneThu Jun 12 2014 - 00:00
Treat your outdoor space as a room indoorsTry a few of these key elements to make your outdoors more colourful and comfortableThu May 15 2014 - 00:00
Sort it: Make your home work with your ever-changing lifeDesigns for your home need to adapt to changing needsThu May 1 2014 - 00:00
Bring a little personality into your homeThe people who are most unhappy in their houses are often those who chose things not because they loved them but because they were a safe optionThu Apr 17 2014 - 00:00
Escape distraction and create a quiet retreat in your homeSort It: a calm room is a good way to get away from busy living and dining areasThu Apr 3 2014 - 00:00
Sort it: Analyse awkward problems so that you can fix themProblematic rooms need a shift in thinking to open up new possibilitesThu Mar 20 2014 - 00:00
Sort it: Buy things you love and walk away from the restAsk yourself what do you need in the room and what pieces do you really loveThu Mar 6 2014 - 00:00
Sort it: The enduring appeal of Scandinavian designScandinavian design is built on function that is rooted in craftsmanship and quality. It is something that is made to lastThu Feb 20 2014 - 00:00
Liven up walls with paintings and rugsSort It Finishing touches So many clients come to me looking for advice on how to finish off their newly completed refurbishment…Thu Feb 28 2013 - 00:00
False modesty: small changes can turn a house into a dream homeSort It Light and space Our plans for our homes have changed dramatically, and in the past six months in particular, people …Thu Feb 14 2013 - 00:00
Extra daylight will open doors to brighter, user-friendly living spaceSort it: Light is a big concern for so many people and I think we notice it so much more at this time of year where short days…Thu Jan 31 2013 - 00:00
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