Use laminate flooring in a modern kitchen

A guide to designing an ultra-contemporary kitchen

15/03/2013

For many families, the kitchen is the heart of the home. Not only is it where you go to prepare meals, but it's also the social hub - and everyone knows the best gossip at parties can be found in the kitchen! So how do you design an ultra-modern space that's as functional as it is good looking?

Do you know how to fit a wood floor?

DIY or expert help: what's the best way to fit wood floors?

For many homeowners looking to fit a wood floor, it can be tempting to carry out the work themselves rather than pay for an expert to do the job. However, before you get cracking it's important to consider whether the DIY approach is necessarily the best option.

 Use your log cabin as a home gym

How to create the ultimate garden gym

If you've just bought a new property and you're planning to transform it into your dream home, consider adding a gym to the garden. As well as making your home more attractive to potential buyers in the future, this has a lot of advantages in the short term too.
Update your bathroom with chrome fittings

Why chrome is a great material for a stylish bathroom

As the bathroom is one of the most frequented parts of the home, it's important that you feel comfortable being in it. That does not, however, mean that the room's aesthetic appeal has to be compromised. In fact, if you choose to kit out your bathroom in chrome, you should find that it is as fabulous as it is functional.

 Make your conservatory feel like part of your home

Make your conservatory feel like part of your home

If you have a conservatory, you'll know how easy it can be to ignore it for several months of the year until the weather begins to improve again. However, there are ways you can make it feel like an important part of your home, enabling it to be a useful space all year long.

A guide to Wales's property hotspots

The property market might have seen an overall slowdown thanks to the economic downturn, but there's one region that seems to be in better shape than others - Wales. Read on to find out why and for a look at the best places to buy a home in this part of the UK.

Make sure your bathroom stays looking good

As the bathroom is one of the most used parts of any home, it's important you stay on top of keeping it clean and making sure it remains looking good. Even though it is most likely to be the smallest room in your property, if you're not careful it can quickly look unclean and unloved, something that is sure to put off any guests that come over to visit.

What does your wine say about you?

People who drink red wine earn more and are generally happier than those who choose white or rose, according to a new survey.

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The average Brit needs £93,730 in their bank account to feel financially safe and comfortable, according to new research.

Brits use fine wine collections to access finance

More Brits are using their fine wine collections to access finance thanks to an increase in the value of vintage brands, new figures have revealed.

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ABA named UK’s best architects

Housing design specialist ABA, has been named the UK's best architecture practice at the BD Architect of the Year Awards in London.

Tips on creating a high-end bathroom

Having a high-end bathroom not only provides a great place to relax at the end of a stressful day, but it is also sure to be the envy of any guests who see it. Creating a truly decadent washing area does, however, require a little time and effort on your part.

 

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