home and interiors
-
Traditional Kitchens with a modern touch
“My family and I cook at home almost every day together. The kitchen is the central and most important room in the house; it’s a great way for us to connect.” Jose Andres Puerta For many families, the kitchen is totally the heart of the home, a warm, welcoming environment that is constantly filled with hustle and bustle. In recent years, decor for kitchens has moved towards the ultra modern, with bright coloured high gloss units that are stylish and functional, being wipe clean and hard wearing, combining the practical with the tasteful. I think an element in this move has been the abundance of kitchen gadgets that we all…
-
Creating a dream living room
It often seems that when it comes to creating dream spaces in our homes, we concentrate on certain rooms, and then neglect others. I am certainly guilty of this. I often think what my perfect bedroom/boudoir would be like, or dream of a kitchen perfect for a Michelin star chef, and yet, when it comes to a living room, I feel distinctly uninspired. Yet this certainly shouldn’t be the case. The living room is probably the room in the house where we spend the most time. It is the place we relax in, spend our evenings watching television, cuddle up to the hubby on the sofa for movie night, or…
-
Food hygiene #Gloves Are All You Need
There is nothing worse than food poisoning. And whilst many of us get this when on holiday, or from eating out in dodgy restaurants, or even from food that hasn’t been cooked properly, it is also true that poor hygiene in our kitchens, on work tops and in fridges, can also cause a lot of her stomach irritations and tummy bugs. Our own personal hygiene, especially when it comes to preparing food, is also very important. Brosch Direct, who deal with all things healthcare and janitorial have put together a useful magazine looking at germ trails at public events like festivals, and also basic food hygiene, both in public and…
-
Your Free Invitation To The Homebuilding And Renovation Show
It is not really any sort of secret that I am a little bit obsessed with interior design. I love the idea of taking a room from scratch, and turning it into something beautiful, something that reflects your style and personality. We have recently been working on a revamp of our living room and have just put the final touch to it in the form of a large Art Deco art print, which, admittedly, was a little larger than I thought it would be, but actually looks rather stunning on my wall (see the image below). Homes renovations, particularly if you are currently moving into a new home, interior…
-
Flooring Solutions And Maintenence
Busy family homes need flooring solutions that are up to the job. With heavy foot traffic guaranteed, it is essential you choose floor coverings that are tough and easy to maintain. When floor coverings are well cared for, they look so much better and last so much longer, too. Children, pets, muddy athletes – whoever the dirt magnets are in your family, you can keep one step ahead with some easy maintenance tips. Hardwood hints One of the top choices for domestic flooring is hardwood. Not only does it look elegant and sleek, it has the added bonus of being easy to keep clean. Most hardwood is also brown in…
