The houses on my street all look pretty similar in lots of ways, but when your walking along that’s not as obvious as you think it would be for a run of 1930’s properties. I’ve noticed that a lot of people are making their homes look more unique and there are definitely some that are…
In just a few weeks my daughters are going to be sharing a girls bedroom for the first time as their big brother flies the nest and sets off for university. The room needs an overhaul to take it from being a teen boys bedroom to a space fitting for two little girls. Whilst it’s going…
I was so excited about moving into my first house. Buying a home is such a life-changing event. Some people spend ages picking out the right one, they look at things like charlotte homes or other people just pick the first one they see. Nowadays there is so much choice that finding the perfect property…
It definitely is all about the bathroom this week, and the post I shared with you about an accessible space has got me thinking about the perfect family luxury bathroom. I’m not sure who designed our bathroom, but it’s really not been very well thought out. The bath is in the wrong place, there’s a…
Having a bathroom that is going to meet the needs of a person who has a disability or is physically challenged is going to make a long-term difference to their health and well-being. Imagine using a wheelchair, and not being able to get into the bath easily or safely. It raises all sorts of issues…
When it comes to kitchen design, it can be tricky to keep up with the latest trends, and since most cooking space crazes seem to quickly come and go, you may begin to wonder whether it’s worth staying up to date at all. So instead of trying to keep track of what’s hot and what’s…
Summer has arrived and it is the perfect time to consider a new look for your interiors. This year is seeing the reappearance of old world pastels and soft hues as well as some lovely warm metals. Here’s my top three trend picks for this season and also some great designer furniture tips to bring…
Do you mind if I’m completely honest with you? I think we’ve known each other long enough for me to be able to tell you how it is. My living room is a complete disaster. There are toys everywhere. There isn’t enough storage and we don’t make the best use of the space available. I…
Our bathroom is really not how I would like it to be. We moved into our current house nearly 3 and a half years ago now and we’ve done very little to it for one reason and another. We, like a lot of other people we know, have decided to have children a little later…
Second hand furniture is becoming more and more popular for using to decorate a new or existing home. Whether your moving house or just want to create a new look in the home you are already in, second hand furniture shops can come to your rescue every time, bringing you in on budget and creating…
I’ve been thinking a lot about how to improve the garden as I can see already that we are really going to get a lot out of our outdoor space this year. The girls have reached an age where they are going to really enjoy playing outside together and I want to make sure the garden is…
You really can have a beautiful nursery for your baby, no matter how much space you have. Baby might be lucky enough to have their own room, but these can vary in size so much. The new arrival might be sharing their space with the office, but you can still create a lovely space to…
Decorating a boys bedroom can be quite a challenge, but if done right it can look really special. We really enjoyed decorating my son’s bedroom when he was younger and we had a lot of fun using bright colours and adding a space theme to it. It was lovely to be able to create a…
As we get closer to spring, I’m starting to think about how to make the garden fun for kids to play in. I know some people like the idea of having a swimming pool in their garden and that’s fine if that’s something you want. You could even take a look at using someone like…
I have decided that updating my kitchen is going to be this year’s house project. Last year we took on the bathroom on a budget and I know the kitchen has needed some attention for some time. If I could have my dream kitchen it would require an extension and a complete refit. Unfortunately, we…
With the New Year now literally just around the corner, many of us will have started to think about the changes we want to make for 2016. In many cases, these changes will relate to the decor of the home. A huge number of people decide to improve their home by looking at new and…