When you are planning your bathroom design it should be based around functionality first and aesthetics second. This is why I suggest you draw a plan with accurate measurements of your bathroom so you can determine where everything can go; this will also provide you with all the details you need when you go to [...]

This bathroom tiling is excellent. The grey and orange really works together. I love the strip of orange flowers, and the orange grouting is very different. The workmanship looks an excellent standard. The coloured grouting is very unusual and something many have never seen before. The effect is achieved using a tile grout colourant which [...]

There are five basic types of lighting in the home.
Accent lighting
This is used to accentuate or highlight certain areas or features in your home. This is done using a spotlight to light up a decorative piece like a painting, some shelving or a cabinet. If you could use some accent lighting in your home then [...]

Choosing the right colour is a lot like finding the right outfit to wear!
Firstly look for inspiration use magazines, window displays, the Internet. Compile a whole load of stuff that you like, save images you have found on-line, mark pages from the magazines even grab things from around the house that you like. It might [...]

Influenced by social and cultural behaviours around the world and developed by a panel of experts, including UK Crown colour consultant Judy Smith, Crown reveals the six dramatic themes that will inspire the way colours are used in the home this year.
For 2008, Crown’s colour trends explore the beauty of balance and the curiosity of [...]

There’s no better way to add colour and texture to your walls all at once than by using wallpaper. Choosing the right wallpaper can also have a dramatic effect on your home and its ambience.
Before you choose your wallpaper think about how you want it to fit in with the rest of the room. Take [...]

Choosing the right builder for your property can be very difficult some of them promise the earth but deliver hell. It’s important that you are confident they can do the work and have the ability to meet your requirements.
Find a builder you can get on with
I think one of the most important things you [...]

This video answers a number of key property design questions useful whether you are improving, developing or selling your home.
Topics Covered:
Should I keep my design scheme neutral?
Which room should I spend the most on?
What design features are the most cost-efficient improvements?
How can I make my property more environmentally friendly?
How can I hide a bad feature [...]

With so many different types of taps to pick from it can be a bit of a headache choosing the right ones. The main rule to follow when choosing any fixtures and fittings is to stay consistent with the period and style of the bathroom. This way you’ll avoid ruining the look of your bathroom [...]

Choosing the right colour is a lot like finding the right outfit to wear!
Firstly look for inspiration use magazines, window displays, the Internet and check out the image gallery Compile a whole load of stuff that you like, save images you have found on-line, mark pages from the magazines even grab things from around the [...]