By definition, a kitchen is a food preparation area. And, where you find food, there will also be bacteria. What’s more, a kitchen can breed bacteria even if the food in question isn’t rotten. If you leave items that should be kept in the fridge at room temperature for more than a couple of hours, […]
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Decided you want a fireplace in your home? You’ll find a vast array of products on the market from which to take your pick. Indeed, it can be hard to know which option would be the best-looking, longest-lasting and most suitable generally for your home. One substance you may not have considered is limestone. Here, […]
Few materials give your home a more luxuriously elegant feel than marble. And there are myriad ways you can incorporate this material into your home. So as well as bathrooms, floors and kitchen worktops, for example, you can have a marble staircase to make an instant statement and create an eye-catching centrepiece. After all, this […]
Marble tiles do more than just look gorgeous when you use them in flooring. This stone is hardwearing, and has great insulating properties. Here, we offer some advice on keeping your marble-based floors looking amazing for longer. <h3>Yellowing of marble floor tiles – why does this happen?</h3> Iron, which can occur naturally in marble, is […]
Thanks to its timeless style and elegance, combined with durability and practicality, marble remains a popular choice for everything from bathroom vanities to kitchen worktops and floor tiles. This gorgeous stone is also water-resistant, resists changes in temperature and is, broadly speaking, pretty easy to look after. But marble cleaning is always something people ask […]
Cleaning natural stone can feel like a daunting business, but it certainly doesn’t have to be. And the good news is that it’s easy to avoid these common mistakes so that your stone stays looking its glorious best. Don’t use harsh or abrasive chemicals Yes, we know we’ve said this before. But it’s worth repeating. […]
Given its elegance, durability and versatility, it’s hardly surprising that marble remains the natural choice across homes and commercial premises. What’s more, this stone is low-maintenance as well as long-lasting, and you’ll love its natural patterns and veining. But you may not be aware of just how critical the edges are to the design of […]
At the time of writing, the UK is experiencing some unseasonal end-of-summer hot days. But autumn is surely on its way nonetheless. Indeed, according to one weather website, the 2023-4 winter is set to be drier and colder than in previous years, increasing the potential for snow. So, if you’re lucky enough to have a […]
A leading interior designer has used an interview with a national newspaper’s website to urge homeowners to avoid one common error concerning kitchen worktops. (They also expressed their views on social media. And their post garnered nearly 75,000 views.) The designer, CEO and creative director has revealed that if you want an elegant, classy-looking space, […]
As we’ve often said, it’s the most important place in the house, and the heart of the home. But, after a while, even the smartest kitchen can start to look a tad tired. However, you don’t have to replace the whole room. Instead, try these budget-friendly ideas for refreshing this part of your home. That […]