Welcome the January 2021 issue of Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms magazine. This month I am asking: why is it that parties always end up in the kitchen? No matter how big or small the gathering, it’s the place to be. While I’m sure the proximity to food and drink may have something to do with it, it’s definitely the room in the house that seems to draw people together to have a good old knees up. While trends and the…
During winter we naturally want to hibernate. There are fewer daylight hours and colder weather, which together mean we may find it harder to get up in the mornings, and we may also feel more lethargic and sleepier than usual during the day. Sounds familiar, right?…
It’s in times of need when the word ‘home’ really comes into its own. What does home mean to you? Safety, sanctuary, family and more…? It’s during periods of uncertainty when our homes are more important than ever. They have to be a source of comfort and calm, but they’ll also likely work harder than they have had to previously. With so much time indoors due to lockdown, each of our spaces must function at its maximum to ensure it…
You may have already clued up on the latest kitchen trends after reading Georgina’s blog, but I’ve bagsied bathroom trends – and boy are bathrooms getting exciting. From cool colours (bye white!), totally zen designs and tech to recreate spa-like environments to really clever (and beautiful) furniture and fittings, now is the time to get creative in your ensuite, family bathroom or downstairs loo. This year, bathroom trends are all about adding personality…
Some of my favourite Instagram renovation projects are ones that track the progress of a remodel (whether that’s a whole house refit, self build, extension or a single room makeover) and show the sometimes questionable and other times amazingly retro before shots alongside the afters. It’s the journey (sorry) of the project that catches my attention and then I get drawn in by the clever interior design tricks, cool use of décor, colour and pattern…
They say staying in is the new going out, and I say as much as I love exploring new places, trying out foods and enjoying a fancy cocktail (or two), there’s something to be said for an evening spent in your own home, surrounded by the familiar, your family and friends (not to mention your favourite home comforts and winter TV)…