Fix items instead of replacing them, and shop with a more sustainable mindset: look for companies trying to change for the better. That’s what the renovators in this issue have done. From surfaces made out of recycled yoghurt pots to a completely vegan décor, our real homes are brimming with ideas to help you make a difference. …
Kitchens seem to be the hotspot for matt finishes, from cabinets and appliances to worktops and tiles. Cabinets can easily transform the entire design of a kitchen so, if you are thinking about renovating your kitchen, choose a unit in a dark shade – perhaps midnight blue or anthracite – in a matt finish…
I’ve asked some kitchen specialists for their top tips on choosing appliances. Thinking about it, this would have been very useful during my own kitchen renovation last year – but herewith, I pass it on to you…
There were a few things to think about before they went in, including checking we had waste access for the water (from the washing machine) to filter out, and then running the waste pipe and cold water from the boiler in our kitchen outside into the extension…
We've taken on the challenge of a bungalow renovation – a property my parents bought in the 50s – and we're finally ready plan the layout…
Over the last few weeks life has changed beyond recognition for all of us. Because of Covid-19 we are working from home, home schooling our children, exercising at home, in fact everything we are now doing is centred around our homes. So, if, like us, you were right in the middle of a full home renovation (or any kind of building work for that matter) then I’m sure you will have had to press the pause button too. But what…
Pink and green has become the go-to colour scheme for refreshing a room. There are multiple ways to welcome this trend in your home – through a pop of colour on a shelf, a statement rug or fully embracing it and renovating your entire bedroom based on this colour scheme…
My husband Marcus and I started thinking about kitchen planning and the design early on, as the builders had to know where items such as the ducting for the extractor, the sink – which needed new plumbing – and the electrics for the ovens, hob, and fridge had to go. In terms of layout, we had decided even before the build began that the dining area would be in the new extension…