Like many fashions, interior design trends come and go, but the concept of “bringing the outdoors indoors” is one that shows no sign of disappearing any time soon. This trend is one that can be taken at face value, and simply means blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor…
Low-maintenance gardens have become increasingly popular amongst homeowners in recent years. With many in search of an attractive outside space without the time-consuming upkeep, there are a number of tried and tested techniques, as…
From 8-11 October, the aspirational home show, Grand Designs Live returns to the NEC at Birmingham where we will be our showcasing our multi award-winning garden room with a twist – The Outdoor Living Pod, with lots of exciting new features being launched at the show. Be the…
In a recent article by Homebuilding & Renovating, interiors writer Natasha Brinsmead revealed her top five design essentials to maximize the potential of your property. Irrespective of whether you’re renovating your existing home or looking for a new house altogether, this type of expert…
Last week’s Daily Mail reported how students in China have resorted to using their umbrellas indoors to escape the intense heat and glare of their local library. Whilst traditionally putting up an umbrella indoors is seen as an omen for bad luck, visitors to Shenzhen Library had little choice but to use…
Ever been tempted to try growing your own produce but felt unsure of where to start? Fear not! Growing your own food is remarkably easy and much simpler than you may think, plus it’s immensely satisfying knowing you’ve grown something completely from scratch. What’s more, it’s very economical, eco-friendly and…
Mr & Mrs Whitbread, from Whitstable, Kent love outdoor living as they benefit from an exposed south facing garden. They previously had (as the before picture below shows), a patio awning installed (some 12 years ago) which allowed them more use of their garden, however, they were seeking all weather use of…
Monday’s Daily Mail reported how temperatures in June were the highest ever recorded globally, with the most substantial increase observed in Spain, Austria, parts of Asia, Australia and South America. In fact, the first six months of 2015 measured one-sixth of a degree warmer than the…
Having shared part one of our Question & Answer feature with Professional Garden Designer, blogger and RHS exhibitor Lisa Cox last week, today we reveal part 2 of our interview. Packed with invaluable advice regarding low-maintenance gardens, outdoor trends and contemporary designs, it has never been easier to create the perfect extension to…
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