A tartan pattern can give a room a rural, countryside feel, especially if you choose the traditional Scottish colour scheme. You can now buy ready made tartan curtains and matching cushion covers to create a theme that will remain in style for years to come. These curtains work best if you already have traditional elements […]
The various tools used in home improvements are available online at reasonable prices. You could buy the various tools online and the get the best deals on the products. Home improvement tools are used for building and construction and these utility tools make the work easier while the various construction, repairing and reconstruction purposes. The […]
An option which is only rarely explored by homeowners is to hire an artist to decorate their walls. By this we don’t mean paying them to produce paintings which you can then place on your walls, but instead to hire them to treat your wall as their canvas. Some of the most highly valued pieces […]
It has long been said that the kitchen is the heart of the home and whilst times and lifestyles change, we still believe this to be true. The kitchen is not just a place where you prepare meals but it is a room where families and friends come together and share good food and good […]
So many new homes are painted in ‘builder’s magnolia’ and for some reason it’s become a favourite among developers. It has many neutral qualities, and it can work nicely in any room, but ‘nice’ isn’t always good enough. Magnolia can be boring and it certainly lacks personality, so think about the colours that reflect you […]
When you’re deciding on the right paint for your walls, you need to choose wisely, because it’s going to be a long-term decision. Not many people change the colours of their walls on a monthly or even yearly basis, so you have to get the job done right. The problem is, there are so many […]
Oak is one of those materials; it’s classy, it’s valuable and it’s really pleasing on the eye. That said, oak isn’t cheap and that’s because it’s solid, hard-wearing and it’s going to last for decades or even centuries. If you want to add quality to your home then oak furniture can help and this could […]
When you are designing your fireplace or when you simply want to give it a facelift one of the ideas that you will probably have in mind is to use oak beams. This is justifiably so because oak has the natural beauty that will give your fireplace that sparkle that you desire. However, if you […]
Many people hate plaster boarding. Why? Because it’s time consuming, boring and very tedious. That’ said, some people do enjoy it, and it’s definitely a job worth doing. If you can get the plaster boarding done right in a new home, your walls will look a lot better, and you make the job an awful […]
There is a cosy warmth given off by a log burning stove that that central heating can never touch. It might be rooted to the idea that when warmth is mentioned, a wood fire is one of the images comes to mind. Whether your log-burning stove is brand new or you have been using it […]
The country style seems to be back with a bang, and it’s a firm favourite among shabby chic lovers. If you have a lot of dainty, colourful and elegant home accessories, then these can stand out in a white country bedroom. White painted oak wardrobes, bedside cabinets and TV stands can create a bright and […]
Plain walls can work well if you’re aging for a minimalist style, but if you feel your walls are looking a little bit bland, there are plenty of ways to add some life. Wallpaper The easiest way to add some colour is by using wallpaper. It’s cheap to buy and easy to put up, and […]