Whether you own a private or communal, small estate or balcony-style outside space, one thing is for certain and that is that gardens have never been so important to homeowners and tenants in search of an escape from their increasingly busy lifestyles. Despite decades of property developers squeezing more and more units within…
Today may signify the first day of Summer, but with heavy rain spreading across most of the UK, many of us woke up to a rather miserable Monday morning. However, despite the recent washout, all is not lost, as Summer is finally set to make its long-awaited comeback, with warm sunny spells and…
A recently published Houzz article featured some excellent advice about how to bring light into your home with the addition of a glass roof. The article explained that whilst a large area of glazing is guaranteed to…
The U.N. weather agency is warning of ‘fundamental change’ in the global climate along with continued warming, following the news that the first four months of 2016 were the hottest globally in 136 years. WMO global director Dr. David Carlson revealed the new data showed 370 straight months of warm…
After Government officials issued a warning stating that “people can die from the heat at just 24.5
In a country associated with mountains and snow resorts, this futuristic and suitably-coloured bright white home is located on a small plot on the banks of Lake Zurich in Meilen, Switzerland. This impressive abode, designed by Swiss architecture and design studio Evolution Design, includes a wavy facade that wraps itself around the four-storey…
As the glorious warm weather continues to sweep across the country, it’s no surprise homeowners are keen to get outside and enjoy their outside spaces to their full potential. However, if you’ve neglected your garden over the Winter months or feel your outside space is in need of a little…
In a recently-published report, The Government has strongly advised homeowners to ‘paint their property white’ to protect themselves from heatwaves along with considering metal blinds and dark curtains in a bid to keep their homes cool. Officials also recommended the addition of…
Despite our famously unpredictable weather, Brits are keener than ever before to put their outdoor spaces to good use, often by introducing an alfresco dining area which can transform a previously unused space to one of the most popular areas of the home. In fact, a recent survey of 2000 people conducted by UK Estate Agents Strutt & Parker revealed…
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