With all that’s been going on over the last few months, many of us are keen to get away and have a change of scene even if it’s just for a nightRead More…
When the cold or heat arrives, we all want to protect ourselves from low or high temperatures that take place outside; there is nothing like creating a good atmosphere at home, findRead More…
Many of the UK’s open gardens have been having a tough year and have had to remain closed to the public. Even larger venues are facing difficult times and smaller gardens haveRead More…
Here at Cosy Home, we’re big fans of mirrors. They add light where needed, look decorative – oh, and you can use them to see your reflection in as well. Whether orRead More…
While spring cleaning this is the perfect time to sort out belongings and decide what you really need to keep. Getting rid of clutter and creating a more minimalist home does notRead More…
There are some key benefits to creating a minimalist home such as achieving a more attractive and calmer living environment. But is it possible to turn an ordinary home into aRead More…
If you’re expanding your family, self storage could help with things like storage space and organisation. Find out more about this handy service below. Having a baby is a really exciting time,Read More…
Minimalist homes are often considered to be attractive but rather bland and not easy spaces to live comfortably in. But the appeal of minimalist living is not in excluding comfort but inRead More…
As the nights draw in, we naturally require more cosy and comfortable qualities from our interior design at home. Here are some easy tips to help you ring the seasonal changes inRead More…
If you’re downsizing to a new house, the prospect of squeezing all your belongings into a smaller space can be daunting, but we’ve got some hints on how to tackle downsizing andRead More…
Each new year brings new ways for gardeners to experiment with their outside space. I’ve identified a few of the key ideas and garden trends for 2018. The unifying theme underpinning allRead More…
Christmas is just around the corner, and self storage can help. These 5 reasons show you exactly how self storage can help you have a better Christmas. At Christmas, there isRead More…
If you have lots of clothes you need to get rid of, we have plenty of ideas to help you get started, from t shirt yarn to charity, you’re sure to findRead More…
With increasing numbers of people working from home these home-based busineses are increasingly being viewed as both highly professional and a good alternative to the 9-5 drudge, especially for those with longRead More…
Thanks to the team at Choice Furniture Superstore for this great infographic:
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…
If you have unused items at home or in your storage unit, why not upcycle them to create beautiful Christmas presents. Here are some great ideas to get you started. ChristmasRead More…
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.
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) have been involved in a long-running campaign to bring to the public’s attention the lack of adequate space for everyday living in new homes being built in the UK today. A RIBA/IPSOS Mori report entitled “The Way We Live Now: What People Need and Expect from their Homes” revealed that a substantial proportion of new homes in the UK do not have adequate storage space for the basic requirements of a family, including food storage and household appliances.