Photo by Max Vakhtbovycn: https://www.pexels.com/photo/contemporary-kitchen-with-stylish-empty-furniture-6969863/ Making changes to your home can make a big difference to how you perceive your home and your enjoyment when inside. If you’ve lived in a place for a long time, there will come a time when you need to start making changes. These changes can range from improving your kitchen or bathroom, to converting your loft or your garage to have an additional room in your home. Unfortunately, to make changes, you are going to need to spend money, and when it comes to home ... read more
Why Traditional Design Features Are Making A Comeback
It’s funny how design trends go in circles, isn’t it? Things we once pulled out of homes and threw in skips are now being put back in with pride, and sometimes at a higher cost than they were originally. In other words, traditional features are having their moment again, from original floorboards to ceiling roses, and yes, even the humble radiator. What felt “old-fashioned” a couple of decades ago now feels charming and a bit more beautiful compared to some of the quick-fix modern stuff. With that in mind, keep reading to find out more about adding some traditional elements to your home - it ... read more
Follow These Steps To Make Your Home Look New Again
Image Credit Years of living in your home can wear it down and make the whole place feel almost unrecognisable. You go from living in a lovely new house to spending your time in something a bit dreary. It’s in dire need of sprucing up, so here are five steps you can follow to make your home look new again: Step 1: Declutter Clutter takes up space and just makes your house look very uncared for. Get the bin bags out and start removing as much junk as possible. You’ll free up space, and your house suddenly feels like a home again. Decluttering also makes it easier for you to do some of ... read more
Love at First Sight? Here’s What to Check Before Committing to a Property
You’ve walked through the front door, admired the light in the kitchen, and started mentally placing your sofa in the lounge. It’s easy to fall for a property quickly. But before you rush to make an offer, it’s worth slowing down and doing a few essential checks. Falling in love with a home is great. But buying one? That needs a clear head. We’re not just talking about red flags like cracks in the ceiling or dodgy wiring, although those absolutely matter. There’s a whole checklist of things to look into before you sign on the dotted line, from the structure of the property to the paperwork ... read more
Our Home’s Changing Seasons (And Why I Let It)
It's really satisfying to notice how your home shifts with the seasons. Not in any grand, Pinterest-perfect way, just subtly, gently, like a familiar rhythm. And instead of resisting that change or trying to control it, I’ve learned to welcome it. Source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/cozy-living-room-15558114/ Spring: Light Finds Its Way Back Spring always begins with the light. It spills into the evenings and creeps into corners that spent all winter in the dark. The chairs lean in a little towards the sun. The kettle goes on a little less often. The windows open wider, not just ... read more
Give Your Home Something A Little Extra To Make It Feel More Like Yours
CC0 License - Pexels Credit Have you gotten to a point with your home where you are struggling with it? Perhaps this is because you no longer like the way that it looks, or perhaps it’s because it feels like it’s outdated. No matter the reason, you have got to do something about this as the last thing anyone wants is to walk through the front door and feel as though it’s not yours anymore for some strange reason. So, change needs to happen and that’s why we’re here. Down below, we’re going to be taking a quick look at some of the things that you can do to make it feel like yours again. Want ... read more
Why the House Never Feels Finished (And That’s OK)
Pixabay - CC0 Licence You know that moment when you finally sort one thing out in the home - a wonky shelf, missing lightbulb, or a corner you’ve been meaning to clean - and it feels great for about five minutes? Then, out of nowhere, something else crops up. A leak. A drawer that won’t open (and you don’t want to force it for fear of it getting worse). Mysterious smears that you’re almost certain appeared on the wall the moment you turned your back? It’s as though the house heard you put the kettle on and took it as an invitation to annoy you. If this sounds familiar, you’re not ... read more
3 Tips To Make A Modest Startup Office More Comfortable For New Staff
Pexels - CC0 License Any office should be well balanced between functionality and comfort. But thanks to the modesty of a startup office, it can rarely come with the luxury fixtures of an established corporate space. The budget constraints mean you have to be creative with what you have, as with everything else. But that doesn't mean your team needs to feel like they're working in a Spartan environment with zero personality either. We could give you a large preamble as to why a nice office space works well for hires, especially those trying to make good on your startup idea. We know that ... read more
What Makes The Perfect Focal Point for Your Living Room?
If your living room seems directionless, lacking in a particular strength, or like it’s just not welcoming enough, then it could well be that it’s missing a focal point. This visual anchor sets the tone for the entire space and creates a visual throughline that helps the rest of your decor fall into place. However, what should your focal point be, and how should you use it? Let’s take a closer look at some of the answers. Picture - CC0 License A Gallery Wall There are few focal points that allow you to showcase your own taste and personality, as well as a gallery wall. Whether you ... read more
How to Soundproof Your Home Without Major Renovations
Image: https://www.pexels.com/photo/round-brown-wooden-end-table-1444424/ Home should be the most relaxing place in the world, so it’s really frustrating when you finally get chance to chill and it sounds like your neighbours are apparently rehearsing for Glastonbury. Maybe you live close to a noisy road, or by a shop, school or train track where you’re often having to deal with more noise than you’d like. Chances are that you knew the situation and loved your home enough to still want to move in, but it doesnt mean that you’re not allowed to be frustrated about it sometimes. Thankfully ... read more