Does your new home need a makeover but you have no budget left after moving house with all the associated costs and solicitor’s fees? Never fear there are hundreds of cheap and easy ways to quickly improve you home without breaking the bank.
Here are 25 of our favourites but if you have other ideas why not send them to us and we will add them to the list.
I love colour in the home – from my bright red rug that welcomes guests into the hallway to my purple sofas and colourful artwork on the walls. But I seem to be in a minority. That’s not to say that my home is a blinding clash of colours – it is a relaxing space with neutral walls (French Grey and Slaked Lime from Little Greene are my favourites) and a mix of contemporary oak floors and large white porcelain tiles that provide a calming background to my pops of colour.
I’m sure we all dream of acres of space to spread out and relax – spare rooms for when guests come to stay and private dens for when we want to getRead More…
Roller shutters are fast becoming essential security devices for house, garage and commercial premises because of the increasing rate of burglaries, vandalism and theft. You can install alarms and CCTV in yourRead More…
Are you passionate about interior design? Are you constantly updating the look of your rooms to keep up with the latest trends in the UK home improvement market? If so you might find yourself falling into the trap of getting carried away with the amount of money you spend on the interior whilst paying little or no regard to the appearance of the exterior of the property, yet it is just as important to enhance the exterior of your home.
Conservatory construction really took off in the 70s, and during that time, the glass-panelled wonder quickly established itself as the best way to add value to a home. Unfortunately, conservatories are a notoriously difficult room to work with. They are sweltering hot in summer and bitterly cold in winter, and as a result, they often become a neglected part of the home. The first sign of damp often leads many homeowners to pull out all of the furniture, and suddenly the conservatory is little more than an ornate garden shed. If you want to avoid this fate for your conservatory space, there are a few steps you need to take before this often neglected room can become an idyllic space throughout the year.
Natural stone floor tiles, by their very nature, are each formed from unique pieces of natural rock. It is important, therefore, to be fully aware of their characteristics when choosing such tilesRead More…
Beautifully detailed oriental carpets can add a touch of sophistication to any home. A good oriental carpet can be expensive, but they are high quality and if they receive the proper care,Read More…
The easy way to make upholstery like new is to do it yourself. It may take a good long weekend, but you don`t need to worry about chemical compounds and high feesRead More…
Your home is a busy place. Even when everyone is sleeping, it works hard to keep you safe and secure. This continuous use means that it can become to look worn andRead More…
When you enter your home, you want to come in to a place that promotes peace and calm after a busy day. Whether you are returning home from work, a school run, or shopping, when you enter a house that has had a good declutter you will find it is easier to relax and enjoy the space that you live in. When your house is untidy and cluttered, it can make you feel on edge as you are surrounded by things that you may not really want and need. Even if you have a cluttered house that is actually tidy (with lots of careful storage!), there is still the dreaded moment of opening the cupboards to try and find something that you are looking for that is buried beneath clutter. Living in a clutter free home definitely will make life less stressful, make it easier to find things and there are many ways this can be achieved.
With real estate at a premium, it’s no surprise that many households suffer from a lack of space especially in new homes, whether it’s a desperate need for better storage solutions orRead More…
As we get older the amount of possessions we own seem to grow and storage space becomes a most sought after attribute in any home.How many times have you said to yourselfRead More…
Living together as a couple can be challenging at times. One way you can ease the tension without having to buy a larger home is a his ‘n hers bathroom. From theRead More…
It seems a fact of life that however much space we’re blessed with in the lounge, it’s just never quite enough. Every available surface appears to attract clutter and let’s not evenRead More…
When thinking about laying a new tiled floor then no decision is complete without considering the merits of natural stone. Ceramic tiles or porcelain tiles may be easier to maintain but canRead More…
If you live in a cold climate you will know what it is like to walk barefoot across a cold tiled bathroom floor first thing in the morning. But is underfloor heatingRead More…
Sometimes plain tiles need a boost to prevent the end result being a large expanse of bland wall or floor tiling. This can be easily achieved by using accent tiles such asRead More…
When considering the use of porcelain tiles outdoors, in a patio, terrace or pool area, the most important consideration is the grade of tile and its suitability for outdoor use. NotRead More…
When choosing a colour scheme for the bathroom tiling when you have recently moved house many people make a conservative choice, worried about making an expensive mistake. But be a little braverRead More…