As autumn deepens and winter approaches, it’s a good time to focus attention inwards on home and (literally) hearth. And few living room focal points beat a fireplace. Here, we offer a few tips to fire (excuse the pun) the imagination, whether you’re fitting a new unit or considering adding one to your home. Store […]
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Maybe you see it as a time of grey chill and dark evenings, or maybe it’s a season of pumpkins, russet-coloured leaves and Strictly Come Dancing. Either way, autumn is definitely here. And whatever your views on the season, winter can’t be far behind. That means time is running out to get the outside of […]
Hit Channel 4 show The Great British Bake Off returns to our screens this autumn. Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith and Noel Fielding will be back alongside new face Matt Lucas. It’s likely to whip up another baking craze across the land, as it has done in previous years. So sales of baking ingredients and equipment […]
We thought it was high time we offered a recap of the benefits marble can bring to a home. This natural stone looks elegant in bathrooms as well as kitchens. But it also offers a number of other advantages you may not be aware of: Affordability Of course, ‘expensive’ may be an adjective that springs […]
Lockdown has caused many of us to look at our homes with fresh eyes. If the increased time at home as made you realise you need to upgrade your bathroom, you’re far from alone. The idea of concrete bathrooms may initially seem odd, drab or downright unsightly. But this material is increasingly popular for use […]
For decades, white has been the default choice of colour for kitchens, albeit with some dalliances along the way with shades such as avocado. Or perhaps even turquoise and pink during the post-war era. But in recent years, black has become an increasingly sought-after kitchen hue. Think glossy kitchen cabinets, alongside black marble worktops with […]
With the ‘industrial’ look highly popular, concrete is increasingly being seen across the UK’s homes. Just now, you’ll find it in everything from kitchen tables and countertops to floors. With concrete worktops, you can create a genuinely unique look, especially if you fit them on an island unit. Install countertops only in this material, or […]
If you haven’t got around to it so far this year, power washing is a quick and easy way of cleaning outdoor areas like patios and driveways. With stream jet washing, powerful blasts of warm water can shift grime, mould or dirt in one go. There’s no elbow grease or scrubbing. Now is also a […]
Due to recent events, more of us are keen to keep our homes germ-free. The kitchen is of course a key concern. It’s a room we particularly want to keep spotless. After all, we cook and (often) eat in it every day. Anything which comes into contact with food is a potential source of contamination. […]
Time eventually erodes everything.Concrete is no exception. Here, we consider the questions people often have on concrete resurfacing. Traditionally, your choice was between concrete repair or replacement. Today, concrete resurfacing is a sought-after alternative. It provides a great-looking, affordable finish with little mess. What is it? Concrete resurfacing doesn’t mean replacing all the concrete. Instead, […]