We are becoming ever more conscious about looking after our planet. Single use plastic is a definite no-no, we recycle our carrier bags rather than paying 5p for them, and paper straws have no overtaken plastic in our drinks. This year, the biggest talking point in our Christmas television adverts has been Iceland’s banned ad that shows the issues with Palm Oil rather than the John Lewis ad. Now many of us are looking towards our homes to see how we can make sure our makeovers are environmentally friendly. The Kitchen A kitchen makeover is a massive job that requires a lot of work, and can then leave lots of…

Home expansion projects start for a wide range of reasons. Maybe your children are already share bedrooms, and you find that you have a new bundle of joy on the way. Perhaps your in-laws will soon be living with you, or maybe you are transitioning to a remote work position that will require a home office. Regardless of why you are expanding your home, it is an exciting adventure to undertake. A little bit of planning can make the stressful process of expanding and remodeling your home less difficult for you and the other people in your home. Expect limited access to parts of your home adjoining the addition There are many different…

It has often been said that an Englishman’s home is his castle, but whilst we may think that of the building itself, it seems we old very different ideas when it comes to how we choose to decorate our castle. 2018 has seen a whole raft of interior design ideas that have been influenced by the past, by television and film., even by our Summer holidays. But the opinions about these kinds of designs seem to vary greatly according to where we live. Chapel Interiors who create beautiful wall coverings and paint, carried out an interior taste survey. They questioned 1,250 people on the year’s top interior design trends, including…