Living & Home
Even in a medium sized family house, the cost of hiring domestic cleaners can be somewhat eye opening. Theer is much more to it than just rocking up, vacuum in hand. The cleaning operatives need to be fully insured against them damaging anything in the property or outside. They also need to be personally insured […]
To make a let more accessible for folk with any mobility impairment doesn’t need to be a massive undertaking with structural changes. There is not always a need to adapt specifically for the disabled visitor but with clever design or rearrangement, the accessibile facilities and equipment can be featured as available if required. If they’re […]
When you look through the high end periodicals and glossy magazines, there ae so many dedicated to lifestyle, another batch to homes and gardens and yet more on how to spend our liesure hours. Once you get past the cheap end that just copy each other, it’s possible to get to the real essence of […]
The view from the house into the garden can be either an absolute delight each time, or just a drab reminder that the fence needs repainting / the grass needs attention / the shrubs have outgrown their allotted space etc. If you ask 100 owners what their preferred view would be, you would get 100 […]
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When we think of decorating techniques for modern day schemes, we all know the reason for employing toning or co-ordinating colours but we don’t often go to the extremes and employ someone who is an expert in colour theory. There are several sets of principles that govern successful colour theory – take the 60-30-10 rule […]
Creating distinct zones in your outdoor space has never been more important for British homeowners seeking to maximise their garden’s potential. Whether you’re working with a compact urban courtyard or a sprawling suburban plot, steel partitions offer an elegant and durable solution that combines functionality with contemporary aesthetic appeal. Why Choose Steel Partitions for Your […]
Decorating is one of those annual jobs that very few folk actually view with relish. I know hundreds of house owners who absolutely dread the start of winter . . . . . as it inevitably means someone getting the colour & shade charts organised and instructions are issued to everyone living at the property […]
There are several ideas how to balance colours in any scheme. For every 10 ideas, there will be 20 to counter them with other rules and thoughts. The one scheme that pops up quite often when enquiring about decorating schemes is the 60/30/10 rule in decorating. This involves a whole range of colours from bold […]
When you decorate a home, you are not just tidying it up, you are changing the entire character of the rooms. Sometimes it’s a case of a quick lick and promise with the paintbrush, but other rooms will need that full treatment of cabinets being replaced; carpets changed and possibly a bit of building work […]