Walnut flooring for a silky finish

18/05/2012

Floors are becoming just as much an accessory as a high-end sofa or designer cushion. It is a good time to experiment with materials, texture and colour to choose something unique that will enhance the look of a room.

Flower trends for summer

In light of the upcoming Chelsea Flower Show it is time to ensure your garden is on-trend for summer. This year it is all about colour and traditional flowers to highlight all things British.

Use mahogany to create a stylish living room

While we all need a home that is practical and comfortable, it's important you make it stylish too. If you welcome guests into your living room on a regular basis - whether it's for dinner parties or evening cocktails - you'll want to wow them by having a sumptuously decorated space. This is where mahogany furniture can be a great choice.

Take a look inside the home of Arthur Rolls.

Rolls Royce family mansion for sale

This week’s luxury property belonged to motor vehicle royalty-Arthur Rolls of Rolls Royce fame. The detached house is located in the heart of the capital city in Knightsbridge, click through to take a look inside.

Match your piano with a beautiful music stool.

Antique piano stools

A piano is always an eye-catching addition to a room and for those who play it is also an object of passion and beauty. That is why it is important to match a beautiful piano with an equally as significant stool.

Deluxe butterfly bed for two

A deluxe bed is a must in any master bedroom, but a bed can also be a dramatic statement in a room. Break the contemporary mould with an intriguing bed design that takes an upholstered head board and evolves it into an artistic design.

Must-have accessories for completing your bathroom

There are so many finishing touches you can add to a bathroom it's easy to get caught up in the details, such as whether to invest in Cifial or Bristan taps. However, there are some accessories no washroom should be without, read on to find out more.

London property transactions down after 7% tax

The new seven per cent stamp-duty tax on properties priced more than £2 million is being blamed for a drop in sales in the central London market. London central prices continue to outstrip the rest of the UK but transaction numbers have started to decline.

Rent or buy a prime property?

Renting a prime property in the UK rather than buying one can be financially advantageous. According to a recent prime rental index monthly rental repayment for prime property in the UK can be dramatically less than mortgage premiums.

Regent’s Park redevelopment of a regency mansion

This week’s luxury property is an impressive redevelopment with a more impressive past resident. The Paget House is located in Cornwall Terrace in Regent’s Park, a coveted location with views of the parkland. Find out who and take a look inside.

Captivating renaissance interior decor

The look and style of the Renaissance is proving to be inspiration for many home interior pieces this season. The captivating designs and romantic imagery are a popular choice for people who want an elegant look inside their home.

Ethical homewares with a heart

There is a new ethical and natural homewares store which has launched in the UK. When shopping for homewares it is easy to forget about where the pieces are made and who they are made by.

Stylish Chelsea apartment

This week’s luxury property is a high-end apartment in the coveted area of Chelsea. Every aspect of the interior design of this apartment could be photographed for a glossy magazine spread and compliments the trendy location. Take a sneak peek inside.

Choose a signature scent for the home

The art of choosing a scent for your home has come a long way from baking cookies on inspection day. A home scent is like choosing your signature perfume, it needs to sum up what you want the atmosphere of the home to be.