Curtain fabric for cold weather

The best Curtain and Blind fabrics for Autumn and Winter

Chloe MenesseTips and Advice

As temperatures drop, your windows can be one of the biggest culprits for heat loss. But with the right curtain or blind fabric, you can improve insulation, reduce draughts, and make your home feel warmer and more inviting – all while adding a stylish touch. Here’s our guide to the best fabrics to choose for cold-weather comfort. Why fabric choices …

Brookside flooring

Flooring on a Budget: What to consider

Chloe MenesseTips and Advice

When it comes to home renovations, flooring can use up more of your budget than you’d expect. But choosing cost-effective flooring doesn’t mean settling for second best. From laminate to vinyl, there are plenty of options that are affordable, stylish, and built to last. In this blog we’ll help you make a good decision – highlighting the best budget-friendly options. …

Hard flooring

Carpet or Hard flooring? The Pros and Cons

Chloe MenesseTips and Advice

One decision when it comes to your home that makes a bigger difference than people think is flooring. Different flooring options offer different benefits – from aesthetics and practicality, to maintenance. Whilst carpets can offer a home-like and warm feel, hard-flooring can be more practical and help open up a room. We’re going to explore the benefits and drawbacks of …

How to choose between shutters, curtains or blinds

How to choose between shutters, curtains or blinds

David WilliamsTips and Advice

Window styling isn’t always easy to select. In many cases, any of the three main window covering options are blinds, shutters or curtains will do. But how can you possibly choose?  Price is an important factor in selecting window décor, as well as any personal preference you may have. The style of your home may also influence your window décor …

How To Furnish And Decorate A New Build Home

How To Furnish And Decorate A New Build Home

David WilliamsTips and Advice

This is a practical guide on how to furnish and decorate a new build home whilst it is still settling. When a new home is built, it’s not possible to paint, wallpaper or hang anything on the walls because the materials are drying out. Drying out is an important process that takes up to 12 months. Builders advise against making …

Choosing the right flooring for a kids bedroom

Choosing the Right Flooring for a Kid’s Bedroom

David WilliamsTips and Advice

Choosing the right flooring for a kid’s bedroom can be daunting. Let’s face it, the ideal flooring for a kid’s bedroom would be self-cleaning, non-staining and guaranteed to remove all odours when they become teenager! Whilst this miracle floor hasn’t been invented yet, there are a range of flooring choices available on the market that are perfect for kids’ bedrooms. …

Is Wool A Sustainable Choice for Carpet?

Is Wool A Sustainable Choice for Carpet?

David WilliamsTips and Advice

Choosing a new carpet for your home is a decision that takes, style, longevity and affordability into account. Over recent years homeowners have also been incorporating the idea of sustainability into their big purchasing decisions. Because of this, home décor and interior designers are incorporating more sustainable and environmentally friendly elements in their projects; and this includes carpets. In this …

How to clean old venetian blinds

How To Clean Old Venetian Blinds

David WilliamsTips and Advice

Refreshing old aluminium venetian blinds is a good idea if replacing them isn’t an option. Blinds are notoriously difficult to clean so it is easy to put the job off until they require a deep clean. When you move into a new home or start decorating a room with dirty old venetian blinds in, they can really stand out. Fear …

Transform A Room Without Painting

Transform A Room Without Painting

David WilliamsTips and Advice

There are so many ways to transform a room without painting it and we’re here to share those ideas with you. Painting a whole room is not as straight forward or easy as the professionals make it seem. If you’re renting a property, the chances are you can’t paint a room anyway. Whatever the reason you’re unable to paint or …