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Renovating a bathroom? There are many ways you can add personality, I say. Gone are the days of the simple white walls and crisp suite. Whether you are going all out with a bright suite (those coloured loos are trending again – yes, that’s right!), a pale canvas with accents of colour or you are creating a statement wall behind your bath, I’ve collected some of my favourite ideas.

Go simple and highlight a single wall in a bright shade. Or how about adding metallic touches, patterned tiles to the floor as well as your walls, or even switching up white sanitaryware for something that little bit more exciting? Really, just a splash of colour is all you need to give your bathroom a modern makeover.

Feeling like it's time to be a bit more adventurous in your space? I’ve gathered my top 10 amazing colourful bathroom ideas. Question is: do you dare to go bold? Read on...
Hannah

Georgina

Assessing your space: why it’s important to get it right

Posted on 31st March 2020

When you've just bought a doer-upper, it's not hard to see why you'd want to get the sledgehammer out the second you've got the keys. But, assessing your space is crucial before doing any work, and here's why …

Lindsay

5 tips for saving water in your home

Posted on 30th March 2020

If you’ve read my post about how you can reduce the amount of water you use in the bathroom, you may also be thinking about how you can go one step further and cut your water use even more across the home. A finite resource, we should really all be aware of where and how we use the old ‘council pop’, so these tips for saving water in your home are an excellent place to start (yes, I am biased).…

Ciara
Common decorating mistakes and how to avoid them

I’ve certainly made my fair share of questionable decisions over the years – I have a burnt orange wall in the passage way to the downstairs cloakroom, which I thought was…
27th March 2020
Georgina
Rainfall showers: need to know tips on this wishlist-topping style

Rainfall showers are a way for us to indulge in a few moments of relaxation that leave us feeling rejuvenated. Sounds perfect right now, right? …
24th March 2020
Lindsay
How can I reduce how much water I use in the bathroom?

But, one thing that I didn’t really think about (and I’d bet I’m not alone), is how much water I use. Whether I’m at home or in the office (although, at…
23rd March 2020
Stefanie
Find the right material for your bathtub

Are you tired of standard, drop-in acrylic designs? Maybe you don't know what alternatives are out there? I've felt the same, which is why I've assembled some of the key bathtub…
4th March 2020
Stefanie
Six smart home helpers you really need to know about

Are you a convert already or still looking for that one smart home feature that tickles your fancy? I've collated a whole host of handy ideas – from space-age salad and…
26th February 2020
Georgina
A London home extension and loft conversion

First-time parents Jinye and Quiying turned a tired terraced house into an elegant three-bedroom family home with the help of a loft conversion and rear extension – creating a relaxing retreat…
26th February 2020