For all of the second half of 2017 I kept saying that once Christmas and New Year were out of the way my next plan was to try and find a new home. A family home. A family home that is the right size and shape for our new family shape. I kind of have in my head what I want this home to look like, but unfortunately no matter how good the online house search engine you can't just put in there something like "it has to feel like we can turn it into our forever home". And now we're in 2018, that's exactly what I'm looking for. Of course you can search for some simple criteria. Things like ... read more
Simple New Year’s Changes That Will Revitalise Your Home!
https://www.pexels.com/photo/apartment-architecture-art-books-276724/ There are few times that are better for making a fresh start in your home than in the New Year. After all, you've probably just had a pretty stressful and busy couple of months with the holidays, so this may well be the first moment of peace that you've had in ages. So why not take advantage of this free time to make some changes to your home that will bring it back to life? With that in mind, here are some incredibly simple things that you might want to try that will entirely reinvigorate your home. New ... read more
Nice Ways to Keep the Family Warm in Winter
Image via Pixabay So, we’re well and truly back to the chilly days now, where cars need to be scraped clean of ice before the morning school run, where breath mists in the air, and where the thermostat is likely turned up to near-maximum at all times day and night. Autumn and winter can be magical times — especially if you’re lucky enough to live in an area which gets decent snowfall, with families enjoying days out to toboggan down hills, build snow men, and prepare for the festivities of Christmas and the New Year. But it can also be pretty miserable, as the skies turn gloomy, and ... read more
Where To Start When You Design A New Kitchen
If you love to cook, then the kitchen is probably the most important room in your house. This is the place where you concoct wonderful meals, entertain friends, and enjoy quality time with the kids. So when it’s time to renovate, you probably already have lots of great ideas for your new kitchen. The trouble is, it’s difficult to know where to start when you have to come up with a brand new layout and design: Worktop Space The first thing you might consider is freeing up some of that worktop. If you’re buying beautiful wood or granite, you want it to be seen! Hobs, sinks, drainers, and ... read more
Smart Decoration Is Already At Your Fingertips
Pexels Moving into your new home can be a wonderful time. Living in a family home for the past few years could have been the best years of your life. However, there’s no shame in admitting you’d like the place at least a little redecorated. Updating the space as your tastes develop can help you own the space, and stamp your personal or your family’s personal identity upon it. Maybe you have something that is spurring this decision on, such as the arrival of a new child, or the fact that your children have flown the nest. It can feel difficult to decorate in a smart way that works for ... read more
Winter Is Coming So Create a Healthy and Clean Environment at Home
Winter is nearly here! Now we’re in November, even though we are only a few days in, it has seen quite a stark temperature contrast and everyone has been cracking out the hats and gloves. But before things get too cold, and you’ve got all things festive on the brain, then it is a good time to get your home sorted for winter. Germs are in abundance at this time of year. So having a healthy and clean home to be in can help you to start things off right. Forget about spring cleaning; it is all about having a winter clean! Here are some of the things you should be focusing ... read more
Going Against the Grain: A Wooden Looking Home
The wooden look is becoming all the rage in the world of interior design. It is doing so it is stylish. It is doing so because it brings a warmth to whatever room it adorns. And, if it’s your whole home that you’re interested in adorning with the wooden look, then you’re in luck. Make sure to read on to find out just how to do it. Image source Timber clad and panel your walls When you clad a wall in your home with timber you instantly make the room it stands in look larger. When you panel a wall in your home with timber you instantly make the room it stands in look far more ... read more
Finding Furniture & Furnishings That Are The Perfect Fit For Your Home
https://www.pexels.com/photo/armchair-book-books-browse-261969/ Shopping is one of those activities that we always think we enjoy, but in reality, we don’t always! Men always assume that we love to shop. And while some women do, others will be happy to admit that it can be more hassle than it’s worth! When nothing fits or you can’t find what you’re looking for, shopping can be anything but fun! And when you’re looking to upgrade your home and create a fab new look with your interiors, the idea of shopping can put a downer on the whole idea. But it doesn’t have to. Because you might just be ... read more
Snuggle Up! Creating A Cosy Vibe At Home This Autumn
It’s grey and miserable outside, and the light is fading earlier every day. Autumn is well and truly here, and before we know it, we’ll be in the throes of winter. If you’re keen to do some decorating or sprucing at home to create a cosy vibe perfect for chilly climes, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some inspirational ideas to help you snuggle up this autumn/winter. Switching up your colourways When the sun’s shining, and it’s light until you go to bed, it’s wonderful to embrace natural light and try and create crisp, clean spaces. As temperatures fall, it’s increasingly ... read more
Setting up a home office space with Kit Out My Office
As a freelancer working from home one of the most important things in my old house was having a bit of office space. Somewhere where I could sit and work and then when I'd finished close up my laptop, walk away, and get on with the rest of my life. Since moving I've simply not had the space to do that, and I've noticed the detrimental effect that it's had on my work and also on my work-life balance. Working on the sofa or the kitchen table is fine, but it's far from ideal. The faff of having to pack everything away anytime that someone else needs the table or wants to sit on the sofa and ... read more