It was when summer reared its head that the next renovation phase started with a boom. Within two weeks the final walls were painted, our carpets laid, the kitchen installed, lighting and bedroom furniture delivered, and no builders or kitchen fitters left in sight – all of a sudden, we're moving back in…
The utility has to be one of my favourite rooms in the house. I mean, it is beautiful, but it is also probably the most used space. With two young (and rather messy) children our washing sometimes seems never-ending and I am so grateful to have a room entirely devoted to this. It also helps that I can shut the door and walk away when it all gets too much. Finishing the utility room has taken us a while, though.…
Before we did anything else, I came up with a wishlist for the space. I knew I wanted both a contemporary – no feet for me thank you – freestanding bath and a separate walk-in shower. I also love the look of a steel-framed shower screen…
At the first sign of a heatwave, you bet I'm thinking about when to have a barbie and what to put on it. As soon as the sun comes out, so does the aroma of grilled food wafting down the street. And it's the smell of summer, right?…
When lockdown began, I for one had never spent so much time at home and found it did make me stop, look at my surroundings with fresh eyes and gave me time to reassess. I don’t believe anyone who says they didn’t perform some sort of DIY or room rearrangement during lockdown…
With the living room finished it was time to get the builders in to start on the first major building work – the utility room. I thought we were ready for this but, having not encountered such a big project before, I don’t think I fully understood the impact this would have on our daily lives, especially as the build was happening right next to the only bathroom in the house! I had to keep reminding myself that this was…
This event has now passed. Don’t forget to check back for more webinars – coming soon! Looking around your kitchen and wishing you had a little bit more space? Yep. Thinking extra footprint could mean you’d have room for a seating area, a spot for family dinners, a bigger (and better) kitchen and improved connection to the garden? All of the above. You’re not alone! A kitchen extension is top of many home design wishlists. So how do toy plan…
If you are like me, and your dining table has turned into a home office during the day or your bedroom's dressing table is now part of your office setup, here is a gallery of home offices to inspire your new working space…
