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…
Using Accent Tiles to Revamp Your Kitchen or Bathroom
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…
Using the Correct Grout When Installing Tiles
When installing tiles the equipment and tiling products that you use are just as important as the tiles themselves. There is a wide range of tile adhesives and grout and selecting groutRead More…
Advice for Using Porcelain Tiles Outdoors
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…
Choosing a Tile Colour Scheme for Your Bathroom
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…
Using Mosaic Tiles to Create Unique Designs
Mosaic tiles can be used to design a unique and individual pattern on tiled walls when used in conjunction with larger tiles. They are available in a wide range of colours, texturesRead More…
What is the Best Flooring For a Contemporary Conservatory?
Conservatories and glass extensions are now available in a range of highly contemporary designs so the traditional choices of flooring are no longer most appropriate. There are now many tiling and flooringRead More…
Is Wooden Flooring in a Conservatory a Practical Choice?
Conservatory flooring has traditionally been in the form of tiling – usually natural stone, ceramic or porcelain tiles. But, with the advent of engineered wooden flooring, the beauty of a wooden floorRead More…
Cleaning & Maintaining Natural Stone Floor Tiles
Without a doubt natural stone is the most beautifully unique flooring anyone could wish for in their home but it is not without its disadvantages. Find out more about how to careRead More…
The Only Interior Design Tips You Will Ever Need
If you are on a tight budget and keen to do some DIY interior design then here are some tried and tested changes you can make to your home that areRead More…
Transform Your Garden with a Natural Stone Patio
One of the best ways of transforming any type of outside space whether it’s a courtyard, family garden, country garden or rolling acres is to install a natural stone patio or terrace.Read More…
Installing Floor Tiles: The Basics
Laying floor tiles is a job for a professional tiler or a very competent DIY enthusiast because it usually requires special tools and a certain amount of skill to get it lookingRead More…
Natural Stone Floor Tiles Buying Tips
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…
Installing Wall Tiles In A Bathroom the Easy Way
If you have prepared the surfaces of your bathroom and accurately marked layout guidelines to ensure your tiles are straight and level then you are ready to begin fixing the tiles toRead More…
Making your dining room POP with Popular Trim Options
Whether you’re building a new home or remodeling an existing one, there are several options available to you that can really add some style to the rooms in your home. The diningRead More…
Jack And Jill Went To The Bathroom
A Jack and Jill bathroom is an arrangement that is increasingly seen in more and more homes these days. In this bathroom design, a bathroom is shared between two separate bedrooms withRead More…
Discovering the Argentinean artist Guillermo Kuitca
Guillermo Kuitca is one of the most important contemporary artists working in Latin America today. Since 1990 he has exhibited to international acclaim at major art establishments such as MoMa in NewRead More…
Workout Your Body Before Engaging Your Brain
If you go to work without working out you will be fine, but it would improve your day and frame of mind if you had worked out beforehand, here’s why: Work CanRead More…
Determining the Layout For Your Bathroom Wall Tiles
If you are competent at DIY then there is no reason why you can’t tile your own bathroom. It is essential for a professional finish that you have prepared the surfaces thoroughlyRead More…
The Issue of Space in New Build Homes in the UK
New build homes have always had a certain appeal with their shiny new kitchens and bathrooms and free of someone else’s clutter but are they really as spacious as they seem or are show homes designed to give the illusion of space with neutral colour schemes and the use of undersized furniture? Research from the UK government’s national archives by CABE (Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment) has assessed whether there is actually sufficient space in new homes for the furniture that couples and families need for everyday living and for the storage of personal possessions. Is there genuinely enough room for residents to cook, eat, relax and socialise in new private sector homes?