An outdated office space is a real downer. Office design is constantly changing with new trends and styles, and it is remarkable the impact that this can have on your workforce. A modern, stylish office will not only look good, but it could also improve key metrics like morale, productivity, and even well-being. Companies are […]
Top tips for sustainable interior design. If you’re environmentally aware, perhaps you’ve already overhauled your wardrobe with greener alternatives; maybe you clean your home with as few chemicals as possible; and you might even have a couple of meat-free days a week. Yet what can your home interiors do to help the environment? Whether you’ve […]
Downsizing is often an inevitable stage in anyone’s life. Whether it’s the kids growing up, retirement, or seeking a simpler lifestyle, moving to a smaller home comes with its challenges and rewards. Here we’ll look at how to get started with a downsize, and make the most out of your new home. Choosing The Right […]
In recent years, the areas of Berkhamsted and Tring in Hertfordshire have seen an increase in reported crimes which has resulted in a cause for concern for residents. There are many things you can do if you live in this area to keep you and your family safe and to protect yourself and your belongings […]
Staircases are an often-overlooked feature in many homes and an area where space can easily go to waste. When you consider that in many properties, the staircase is front and centre when you enter the home, it’s a shame not to utilise this area to its full advantage and highlight its best features. If you […]
The safety and security of homes and businesses is always essential. However, in today’s world, where threats are growing ever more sophisticated, how we secure our spaces requires more than a basic alarm and a lock and key, it requires a robust physical security strategy. But what comprises a strong physical security strategy? That’s what […]
Creating a warm, inviting guest room for your loved ones isn’t just a matter of carving out some extra space in your house. It’s more than just putting a bed and a side table in a room. It’s about making that space feel like a home away from home, a place where your guests can […]
All that glitters isn’t gold…add in a bit of yellow too! For a long time, gold’s reputation as an interior décor colour was anything but opulent – a generation of faux variants had left the world’s most precious metal flagging rather. Yet its return, along with a resurgence of yellow that’s as far from the […]
Once again, velvet is the fabric of the season, but like all interior trends, it’s important you get the perfect balance for your home. Simple appeal Velvet is the timeless material that patterns and makes perfect such a range of items, despite having a largely streamlined appeal – the way it feels. Regardless of the […]
Why the cult of the feature wall is back in fashion Around the turn of the Millennium, we found ourselves confronted with a new dawn, with new realities. There were mobile phones, tablet computers and, perhaps best of all, the ‘feature wall’. The term, otherwise known as an ‘accent wall’, invited home interior design experimenters […]
Making your home more eco friendly will save you money – as well as helping to save the planet! With so many of us working from home now, our home is the place where we spend most time – so for anyone wanting to lessen their carbon footprint and generally live a more ecofriendly lifestyle, […]
What to look for in your retirement home. By the time you’re thinking about retiring you will probably have done quite a bit of home hunting, but thinking about a retirement home is a different matter. So how to choose? You could choose a retirement village or development. Here, there will be other people of […]