Home & Garden

Creating a home interior that you feel comfortable in can generally be broken down by how you approach individual room design. Yes, there’s something to be said for interior flow and focusing on transitional spaces like hallways. However, it’s also important to consider how different rooms are supposed to feel and function. For example, the […]

Creating a home interior that you feel comfortable in can generally be broken down by how you approach individual room design. Yes, there’s something to be said for interior flow and focusing on transitional spaces like hallways. However, it’s also important to consider how different rooms are supposed to feel and function. For example, the

With UK homeowners continuing to invest in renovations to improve both energy efficiency and aesthetics, adding personal touches ensures your home reflects your style. From design choices to finishing details, thoughtful updates can make a property feel truly unique. Home updates are increasingly focused on comfort, sustainability, and individuality, making it the perfect time to

Space maximisation has become the leading key point among modern households. We can all use some extra storage space, no matter whether it is a small apartment you live in, a flat with other people, or just a master bedroom. Storage beds and wardrobes are considered to be two of the most popular options nowadays;

If you’re thinking of making some eco-friendly upgrades to your home, no doubt you’ve been inspired by their impact on the environment and planet. But did you know that the benefits reach much closer to home? A warmer living room on winter mornings, lower monthly energy bills, a quieter house. All these changes will make

Community Garden Project, Transition Town Wellington, in Somerset, has won the first-ever RHS Award for Sustainable Gardening, made possible, in part, by funding from Blue Diamond Garden Centres. Over 12 months ago, Blue Diamond Garden Centres launched a nationwide community garden competition with the aim to bring the joy of the great outdoors to the

When you’re looking at ways to improve your property, whether it’s to make life more comfortable or to increase its value, the right upgrades can create a significant difference. Before you take out a homeowner loan to fund the improvements, it’s worth thinking about which upgrade will bring the outcome you’re looking for. Whether you’re

An international bamboo expert and sustainable designer is set to give a talk in North Staffordshire about her pioneering work. Dr Rebecca Reubens, who founded India’s first multidisciplinary sustainability design studio, Rhizome, in 2009, will speak at Keele In Town in Newcastle on Tuesday, 25 November. Organised by Stoke-on-Trent-based Brilliant Bamboo, the event will run

Residents across Levedale, Penkridge, Dunston and the surrounding villages say their peaceful corner of Staffordshire is being transformed beyond recognition. Two vast solar farms and a large battery storage compound are set to dominate the landscape, bringing fears for road safety, wildlife and the loss of open farmland. The schemes, stretching from Butterhill at one

Bathrooms have changed a great deal in recent years, with modern designs now combining style and practicality for a more inclusive space. For many homeowners, especially those with elderly family members, creating a bathroom that is both attractive and safe is a top priority.   Accessible shower solutions address these needs by removing mobility barriers