The trend for open-plan layouts versus separate rooms in houses has waxed and waned since the dawn of time, reflecting... View Article
With floorspace at a premium in many UK houses, basement conversions will give you extra room and can add around... View Article
With space at a premium in many UK houses, extending upwards with a loft conversion can add both much-needed useable... View Article
Regenerative gardening is on the up, and this years’ RHS Chelsea Flower Show was firmly focused on sustainable practises. There... View Article
Coined by the horticulturalist Stephen Barstow, an edimental garden is a portmanteau of edi (edible) and mental (ornamental). While the... View Article
A lush square of regularly mown grass was once the marker of a well-kept garden, but times have changed and... View Article
Architecture was booming in the Victorian times and there was great scope for creativity in their design. They’re still the... View Article
In the 19th century Victorian era life was booming, prospering from the wealth of the Industrial Revolution and boundaries were... View Article
Victorian houses run the gamut, from countryside cottages to city terraces, but a Victorian house hall, be it large or... View Article
From home-from-home retreats to cutting-edge architecture, these hotel design ideas to steal cover work from the world’s leading architects, designers... View Article
Grand Designs Live is in full swing – with visitors getting the chance to explore the much-anticipated Grand House and... View Article
Given the fact that over 60% of UK households have hard water, and this is water that is measured as... View Article
Downstairs toilets are a must-have for a modern home and can, when done well, add 5% to the value of... View Article
Whether you have a porch, patio, terrace, or garden, this outdoor lighting guide will help you determine what type of... View Article
If you’re creating a dream wish list for your home, consider adding one of these walk-in wardrobe ideas to create... View Article
Arguably, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make when it comes to home renovation is your window type. Framing the... View Article
The word porch originates from the French word porche, meaning vestibule, derived from the Latin phrase Porticus, meaning a covered... View Article
Ceramic surface ideas for homes have been around for centuries, with early iterations of tiles traced back to around 4,000... View Article