Refurbishing is not just about pretty thingsWhen doing a renovation, remember to plan everything to suit your lifeThu May 19 2016 - 05:24
Stick to the plan to keep your renovation on trackOrganisation and decisiveness makes all the difference to a building project’s time scaleThu May 05 2016 - 05:36
Sort it: For many urban familes the only way is upIf your garden is small, adding a storey to your home is a way to gain spaceThu Apr 21 2016 - 00:00
Sort it: Brighten up your home with rooflightsThere are styles to suit most tastes and budgets – so it’s easy to let the light shine inThu Apr 07 2016 - 05:51
Adding value to your home without spending too muchLook at how the space in your house and garden is used before you beginThu Mar 24 2016 - 05:00
The upsides of downsizingIt can be tough decision to make, but many who have downsized can feel liberated from the tyranny of household chores, upkeep, big heating bills and large gardensThu Mar 10 2016 - 05:06
The right stove can save you moneyReplacing an open fire with a stove can reduce energy consumption by up to 10 per centThu Feb 25 2016 - 01:00
Sort It: Box clever with poky spaces to add roomEven the smallest home can feel bigger with a few simple changesThu Feb 11 2016 - 02:50
Sort it: Elevate your kitchen to super statusCreate a space where the whole family can interact while going about everyday tasksThu Jan 28 2016 - 00:00
Time to pare back with simple, clean aestheticsNatural fabrics such as wool, linen and cotton will be popular this year to make way for a more honest approach to designThu Jan 14 2016 - 06:00
Adding a basement to your home is a clever way to gain spaceBut you’ll have to carefully plan how to get natural light into the new roomsWed Dec 02 2015 - 12:30
Stuck for space? Get the most from your wardrobeMost of us only use about 50 per cent of the available space in our wardrobes. Here’s a few ways to maximise storageThu Nov 12 2015 - 06:00
Adapting your home to accommodate all generationsClever design can make a home work for all ages and visitorsThu Oct 29 2015 - 03:30
Open-plan living spaces key to a more valuable homeUse focal points to determine the focus of a particular area within a large spaceThu Oct 15 2015 - 05:02
Sort it: Get the balance right when lighting your homeAmbient, task, accent and decorative: there are four main ways to light your homeThu Oct 01 2015 - 02:28
Extending your home but not your budgetThere is a misconception that telling an architect or builder how much you have to spend is a bad idea – it’s very important that you are upfront about your budgetThu Sept 17 2015 - 04:24
Sort It: Lifting a rental from ordinary to welcomingA few tricks can help you to make your apartment feel more welcomingThu Sept 03 2015 - 01:00
Counter culture: choosing the best kitchen worktopStone, marble, steel or laminate: they all shape the style and function of your kitchenThu Jul 16 2015 - 05:30
Windows a big outlay so have a clear view on optionsNew windows will ultimately improve the energy efficiency of your homeThu Jul 02 2015 - 05:30
Time to factor public gardens into city plansNew York has its High Line and Paris its Promenade Plantée, which have been planted to make use of old rail linesThu Jun 25 2015 - 05:00
Filter your options to improve tap water qualityIt’s worth noting that different water filters will remove different types of contaminationThu Jun 11 2015 - 05:00
Artificial grass: a hassle-free option for small areas and balconiesLow maintenance, it stays green all year round and it could last up to 20 yearsThu May 21 2015 - 04:40
Tread softly with underfloor heatingIt’s a tempting solution but think carefully before you make a decisionThu May 07 2015 - 05:00
Sort It: The space you crave may be right under your noseThere are ways to find additional room in your home without having to extendThu Apr 23 2015 - 00:00
Renovate or move house?If a new sale price outweighs the cost of renovating your current home, the decision will be easier to make - however don’t underestimate the stresses of refurbishmentThu Apr 09 2015 - 05:49
The ground rules of extending upwards: plan your extension before you startHeadroom, light, access: plan your attic extension properly before you startThu Mar 26 2015 - 05:30
Think outside the box and open up to a garden roomOpting for an external addition is cheaper and won’t affect your home’s layoutThu Mar 12 2015 - 05:20
When the worst house is best betYears of neglect and dated décor can be a real obstacle to many people buying a house but don’t be seduced by an immaculate walk-in condition eitherThu Feb 26 2015 - 06:06
Flexibility is the key to making your home workA little reconfiguration and reworking of space can work wondersThu Feb 12 2015 - 07:00
Do your homework before you work on your homeGet references and visit completed projects before committing to a builderWed Jan 28 2015 - 17:30
Interiors: is it time for a clutter-free clear out?Get rid of unwanted, out of date items and create a clutter-free homeThu Jan 15 2015 - 02:33
Take it easy with the decorationsWhy not take the Swedish approach to decorating and keep it simple and calmThu Dec 11 2014 - 08:00
Sort It: Micro is going to be big in the homes of the futureAs houses and apartments get smaller, technology will play a huge role in how we liveThu Nov 27 2014 - 10:00
Adapt and unwind: wellness rooms of the futureEven though technology makes many of us want to hide away, it can enable us to create the perfect environment to relaxThu Nov 13 2014 - 01:00
Change is great but think carefully about the impactIf you’re adding space or reconfiguring your home make sure it works for youThu Oct 30 2014 - 01:00
Get organised when renovating your bathroomMake sure you have bought everything needed before the builder startsThu Oct 16 2014 - 01:00
Save water and save the rosesWith water charges a reality, the decision to harvest rain water might be more carefully assessed as the system should result in approximately 50 per cent less mains water being usedThu Oct 02 2014 - 00:00
Securing quiet time at homeWhether it’s loud neighbours, traffic from outside or washing machines and televisions, noise pollution is a problem we can all relate toThu Sept 18 2014 - 01:00
We need our space – a place to unwindWe turned a spare bedroom into a relaxing study with a wood-burning stoveThu Sept 04 2014 - 02:00
Blurring the lines is key to unifying inside and outConnecting our homes with our gardens is a growing trendThu Jul 24 2014 - 01:00
Clever ideas for compact livingMicro apartments can work really well as living spaces – just make sure to choose the right kind of furniture and be smart with storageThu Jul 10 2014 - 01:00
Sort It: Make colour a central part of your visionIf you’re nervous about using colour in your house try a few of these tipsThu Jun 26 2014 - 01:00
Sort It: Enlist your chaos-makers in organising the homeMake it easy for children to organise their things and have at least one clutter-free zoneThu Jun 12 2014 - 00:00
Treat your outdoor space as a room indoorsTry a few of these key elements to make your outdoors more colourful and comfortableThu May 15 2014 - 00:00
Sort it: Make your home work with your ever-changing lifeDesigns for your home need to adapt to changing needsThu May 01 2014 - 00:00
Bring a little personality into your homeThe people who are most unhappy in their houses are often those who chose things not because they loved them but because they were a safe optionThu Apr 17 2014 - 00:00
Escape distraction and create a quiet retreat in your homeSort It: a calm room is a good way to get away from busy living and dining areasThu Apr 03 2014 - 00:00
Sort it: Analyse awkward problems so that you can fix themProblematic rooms need a shift in thinking to open up new possibilitesThu Mar 20 2014 - 00:00
Sort it: Buy things you love and walk away from the restAsk yourself what do you need in the room and what pieces do you really loveThu Mar 06 2014 - 00:00
