10 Tips for Decorating and Furnishing Your Kitchen

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Lorna S

Ten_tips_for_choosing_kitchen_furniture_and_furnishingsWhat furniture and decorating decisions do you need to make when planning your new kitchen? You might be thinking of what materials to use for the cupboard doors and worktops, what kind of flooring, perhaps the type of cooker is a priority for you but kitchen design decisions must also include the furniture in the room as well as the solving all those decorating dilemmas. This checklist, complete with tips, should help.

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9 Tips for Decorating and Furnishing your Bathroom Beautifully

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Lorna S

9_tips_for_brilliant_bathroom_designYou might be thinking “but my bathroom doesn’t need much furniture” or “there isn’t that much wall space to decorate”. And you’re right. This is why any furniture choices need to be good ones as mistakes will be noticeable. Excellent bathroom design is about being careful with your choices, not over-doing any elements and thinking long-term rather than short-term. Here are nine tips to help you decorate and furnish your bathroom beautifully.

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Results and Video of our February Draw 2018

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Oliver Dempsey

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Hi folks,

here are the results and video of our February Draw 2018. Each month we have a draw for everyone who hires a tradesman and provides feedback. So not only do you get up to 4 quotes from Rated Tradesmen but you also are in with a chance to win a cash prize as well!

The draw for everyone who hired a tradesman and provided feedback in the month of January was held on February 24th. The results are as follows:-

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10 Tips for Decorating and Furnishing your Bedroom

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Lorna S

 Ten_Tips_for_Decorating_and_Furnishing_your_BedroomAs we’re moving into spring, I’m going to focus on each room, one per week, to give you tips for furnishing, decorating and styling each room. Some of the tips will concentrate on the basics but you have to get the basics right for the room to work well and be a comfortable room for you to enjoy.

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How To Make A Room Look Bigger

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Lorna S

 8_Tips_to_make_a_small_room_seem_much_largerWhether it’s a boxroom bedroom, a home office, a small living room or a kitchen that is crying out to be extended, here are some tips to make that small room in your home look larger.

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Creating Camaraderie and Conversation with Chairs

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Lorna S

 

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How can you arrange your furniture so that a person feels there’s an atmosphere of camaraderie and warmth in the room? If you’re a regular reader, you’ll know I’m a fan of reading nooks, how an armchair with a small table and a lamp in the right setting and placement just oozes relaxation, but on a trip to Cuba recently, it occurred to me how the placement of two chairs suggests companionship, chat and camaraderie.

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Results and Video of our January Draw 2018

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Oliver Dempsey

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Hi folks,

here are the results and video of our January Draw 2017. Each month we have a draw for everyone who hires a tradesman and provides feedback. So not only do you get up to 4 quotes from Rated Tradesmen but you also are in with a chance to win a cash prize as well!

The draw for everyone who hired a tradesman and provided feedback in the month of December was held on January 27th. The results are as follows:-

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10 Tips for Efficient House Cleaning

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Lorna S

How_to_get_your_household_chores_done_quickly_and_efficientlySpring is on the way, snowdrops are starting to flower and daffodil leaves are showing. It’s won’t be long before we all start thinking about the annual big spring clean and which rooms we want to decorate in the coming year. First though, here are some tips for making that spring cleaning process easier by doing a little bit more cleaning each day. Once you put some of these tips in place, you’ll hardly notice doing them but they will make a big difference to your weekly “big clean” not to mention the annual spring clean. If you’re doing all of these already – well done.

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Wallpaper Trends for 2018

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Lorna S

Wallpaper_Trends_for_2018If you’re redecorating one or more of the rooms in your home soon, here are some wallpaper trends for 2018. You can’t beat wallpaper for adding warmth and texture to a room and yes, while it does take more work than paint, it adds so much style, it really is worth the extra effort.

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Kitchen Island Inspiration

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Lorna S

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A new kitchen is a large investment, both in terms of finance but also in terms of planning time to get it right. It’s going to be the hub of your home; the place where family members gather to chat as well as a place to prepare food and eat. In this article, we’re going to share various kitchen island designs.

Many homeowners are opting for kitchen islands now as they offer so many multi-purpose possibilities: extra worktop space, extra storage, an eating space. But what design, what size, what materials should you opt for?

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