Kitchen splashbacks are a convenient way to protect walls around sinks and kitchen worktops. They provide a lot of coverage for not a lot of money and can deliver a decorative conversation piece or disappear into the background, depending on your needs. Traditionally,...
Replacing a worn or old kitchen worktop with a brand new one is a relatively inexpensive way to transform a kitchen. It’s also easier to do than you might think. It can genuinely transform a space and deliver a completely different look and feel without requiring too...
Lucky enough to have a downstairs loo? It might be time to think about its potential. Often the smallest room in a home, downstairs toilets are commonly relegated to cupboard status, with nothing more than a sink and a toilet to show. But compact cloakrooms can be a...
Brass is an amazing metal and lends itself to a huge range of design schemes and styles. Perhaps that’s why this metal is still as popular now as it was hundreds of years ago! Of course, advances in brass finishes also help. The ability to artificially age brass to...
From baby to navy, there’s something about the many shades of the colour blue that just works in the kitchen. Depending on the hue, blue can be fresh and modern, regal and antique, bohemian and bold. But whatever the aesthetic, blue is always calming. Perhaps...
Decorating with warm metallics is part art and part science. It’s also a design trend that can fit into other design trends so it remains current regardless of what’s in right now. That’s a significant advantage if, like us, you love the warmth and texture of...
We’re not big fans of design ‘rules’ but when they are based on good taste or what works and what doesn’t, we can accept them. One area that skates close to that mark is mixing metals. There’s something about the character and quality of metal that requires more...
If you’re thinking of adding a brass splashback to your kitchen, you might wonder where to begin. Are you looking for a muted, matte surface, a dramatic aged brass effect or dazzling, polished brass? Do you want to protect the wall behind your sink, stove, or...
Black is a polarising colour, especially in interior design. Some people say it has no place in modern interiors while others say you can transform a space using it. We’re in the latter camp and if you feel the same, this post is for you. We’re going to showcase some...
Wall panelling used to be a necessity, to hide poor quality plaster and off-plumb walls. It looks amazing in country houses and old pubs, but is increasingly finding a niche in our homes. Wall cladding, when done right, can add a little something special to a room....
