Wood flooring can be expensive but you can find cheap alternatives that can still add style and a clean finish to your home. I wish I had known about these options when I first moved into my house a couple of years ago. It’s obvious really, but you can use plywood which is available at [...]

Today I am going to talk about the dining room and what you can do to make it the perfect space for a night in with your family and friends. People’s attitudes to dining have changed dramatically over the years. In the past the dining room was only used for very special occasions that were [...]

Choosing the right colour is only half the battle when trying to find the right paint to decorate your home. There are several types of finish so it’s useful to know which type of paint is used for which surface and which paint goes where and why. But firstly, what is paint? Paint is basically [...]

If you’re selling a property, having a kitchen that looks great and is convenient to use can go a long way in helping you obtain a top end price. It’s common for people to base their decision on whether to buy a property just by how the kitchen looks.
When you are planning your kitchen, first [...]

When you begin interior designing start off think about the size of the space you are working with plus all the elements within the room such as the radiators, windows, electrical sockets, lights and switches. Understanding the space you are working with is very important measure everything up using a tape measure.
Draw a rough [...]

Most people have a small room somewhere in their house, be it a spare bedroom, bathroom or small wc. The following interior design hints and tips will help you make a small room look bigger.
The rising cost of housing and the proliferation of conversions appearing on the market, means you have to be economical with [...]

If you want to embark on some interior design but you don’t know where to start here’s some advice on how to get started on designing your home.
Start by thinking about your own style. What clothes do you like and think about the kinds of designs that make you feel most comfortable. Do you want [...]

This video gives some great tips on remodelling your kitchen. I especially like the corner kitchen sink, I have never seen anything like that before look out for it.

General lighting in the home
General light is the most important and should illuminate the whole room. The best way to light a room in your house is to use lots of smaller lights that cover as wide an area as possible as opposed to just one large light in the middle of the room, which [...]

Creating a home office is usually a matter of necessity; you are either bringing work home or running a business from home. So when you set about finding the space or converting a room it’s important to gauge how it will impact on your home life. For instance if you are thinking about converting a [...]