The living room is very much the centre of the home. It's where we relax, spend time with family and entertain guests. As one of the most used rooms in the house, it's important that it feels comfortable and stylish. Creating a more expensive looking living room doesn't mean you have to spend thousands on a renovation; just a few...
If the warmer weather is tempting you back outdoors, here are some of the best ways to revamp your garden, transforming it into a comfortable and welcoming space in which you can while away the long summer days. 1. Create a comfortable seating area It is impossible to really relax in your garden if there is nowhere to sit. Consider...
At the end of a long day, there's nothing better than curling up on the sofa and watching your favourite TV programme, but if your sofa is too small, too soft, too firm, or badly positioned, watching television becomes a chore rather than a relaxing experience. Choosing the perfect sofa for your living room requires a blend of imagination, precision...
Living in a small space needn't mean restricting your furniture choices to simply what fits. There is a wide array of furniture available to suit your lifestyle, providing storage that suits your budget and aesthetic preferences as well as the size and style of your home. Zoning your home The first step to maximising your space is to zone your...
A cultural shift during the 1990s saw traditional dining rooms swallowed up by a new trend - open plan living - in which kitchens, living rooms and dining rooms were merged into one large social area, believed to offer more flexibility and a social ambience. During the COVID pandemic, many of the remaining dining rooms were converted into home offices...
If your living space doesn't feel welcoming, comfortable or homely anymore, it may not need a full redesign to provide the refresh you're after. Often, some simple touches can transform your space, making it fit your lifestyle better and creating the space of your dreams. Do you have the right lighting in the room? The first place to start with...
As we banish the dreary gloom of winter, it's time to refresh our homes to welcome in spring. Outside, colours are bright and the world feels alive again so when it comes to your indoor spaces, you should embrace the same principles of light and colour. 1. Let in the light. Give your windows a good clean, inside and out...
Although spring is only a few weeks away, it doesn't yet feel that way, and if you're looking for ways to make your home feel cosier, we can help with some simple furniture swaps that will transform your home into a comfortable haven. 1. Swap fleece rugs for chunky knits. With temperatures plummeting, thin fleece rugs won't deliver the warmth...
It's finally 2026, so all of the home upgrade resolutions made in 2025 should be finished now, right? Well, if you're reading this right now, you probably didn't finish all your projects and you're ready to find out what's on trend. The way we live is changing as fast as technology is evolving and yet so many of us keep...
It's exciting to move into a new year, and this year, people are continuing to look at their homes as more than just simple living spaces. Our homes are places for entertainment and safety, work and study, and the furniture trends and home decor trends we're seeing for 2026 reflect this, with comfort and colour making a comeback. 2026 home...