Get clever with storage solutions from IronmongeryDirect

Leading specialist supplier, IronmongeryDirect has extended its diverse range of products to offer a wider choice of storage solutions, with new products added to the Elfa range offering further flexibility on home storage ideas. A recent survey by IronmongeryDirect found... View Article

Covering practicalities

From increasingly popular large formats, to the importance of meeting British Standards, The Tile Association looks at technical tiling issues in bathrooms Tiles are among the most durable and stylish finishes that can be chosen for any bathroom or wetroom.... View Article

Natural remedies

Architect Ben Ridley used all of his expertise to upgrade an ageing London dwelling to create a low energy home for his family, whose minimalist interiors bring a focus on the natural materials used TEXT TOM BODDY IMAGES LORENZO ZANDRI... View Article

OMNIE launches ASHP Guide for installers

LISTEN HERE OMNIE, the British based underfloor heating and renewable energy specialist has launched a new Knowledge Guide for installers, which offers a comprehensive overview of air source heat pumps (ASHPs), and the help that is available in obtaining a... View Article

Different Types of Plumbing Services

Plumbing services are essential for maintaining the functionality and safety of homes and businesses. From installing and repairing plumbing fixtures to providing emergency services, plumbers are critical in ensuring that water and gas systems operate properly. In this article, we’ve... View Article

Earthborn Colour of the Year 2023

If you’re looking for warmth and sophistication in a paint finish, look no further than Earthborn’s Colour of the Year 2023, Lady Bug – a rich, jewel-toned burgundy. As we enter the new year, interiors are moving away from the... View Article

Orchard Farm submits planning application for 25 self-build plots

Orchard Farm, Kent’s first authentic self-build community, today announced that it has submitted a planning application to Ashford Borough Council for the first phase of 25 self-build residential plots to hit the market in autumn 2023. Orchard Farm Kent Ltd. (OFKL) is a partnership between Steenvlinder, the community-driven developer for individual and collective self-builders, and Urbanise, a Kent-based developer. ... View Article

Selfbuilder Diaries

LISTEN HERE Leanne and partner Mark recently took on a renovation in Barnsley, while also tackling the running of their own business and raising three girls When we first moved into our current home, we never planned to stay there... View Article

Interior Inspiration: Living rooms

LISTEN HERE Natural materials, which might even be reclaimed, combined with a focus on luxury for key pieces. These are the trends that are driving design of our living rooms at the moment, and here we offer some great ideas... View Article

Ask the Expert: Tips on going to ground

LISTEN HERE When investing in a ground source heat pump system you’ll want to make sure it runs as efficiently as possible. James Coe at Kensa Heat Pumps shares how to get the most out of your low-carbon heating installation... View Article

Classical concert

LISTEN HERE Imagination and creative space planning saw an Edinburgh apartment refurb bring all the elements together to give the owners the ideal composition TEXT NIK HUNTER IMAGES ZAC+ZAC When grandparents Alan Patrick and Cynthia Croatti spotted this West End... View Article