Last winter, I made a decision that completely transformed how my family stays warm during the cold months. After years of struggling with inconsistent firewood—dealing with logs that wouldn't catch fire, produced more smoke than heat, or left us scrambling for dry wood during wet weather—I switched to kiln dried hardwood logs . The difference was immediately obvious, and now I can't imagine...
Look, home improvements aren’t just some number crunch about boosting your property value. Sure, it doesn’t hurt when your investment pays off—but really, it’s about making your space feel like you.
Safe, comfy, easy on the eyes. And lately? The stuff people want is all about mixing smart, practical upgrades with a bunch of personality.
Finding the perfect gift for a friend, family member, or colleague can feel like a challenge, but decor gifts are a surefire way to bring joy and style to their home. Whether it’s for a housewarming, birthday, or just because, a thoughtful decor item can transform a space and show you care. These seven ideas are all about blending beauty with practicality, offering sustainable, versatile...
As the leaves begin to turn and a crispness fills the air, Autumn 2025 ushers in a new era of home interior trends in the UK. Heading into Autumn on ufurnish.com , we're seeing a beautiful blend of comforting familiarity and exciting innovation, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, individual expression and colour.
From the much-anticipated Dulux Colour of the Year which is a...
Autumn is a season of change, not just in the trees and the air, but in our gardens too. While summer is all about blooming flowers, barbecues, and vibrant lawns, autumn offers a different kind of beauty – golden leaves, cooler evenings, and a chance to prepare the garden for the months ahead. With the right approach, your outdoor space can continue to thrive long after summer fades. All it...
Immersing a body in warm water for relaxation and cure has been practiced since the dawn of civilization. The Roman baths and the Japanese onsen being some of the examples. Water has always been considered one of the most effective and potent remedies of nature for recovery. Wood-fired hot tubs have, in fact, become the center of attention for not only the wellness and spa community but also...
Whether or not you’re a self-described ‘morning person’ , mornings are hard. From early starts to not-so-early starts, the waking-up process can be a long one, and all the more so if your sleep was even minorly disturbed. For the evening folk amongst us – don’t even talk about it.
Still, arise we must. But surely there’s a better way than yawning your way through three coffees and a...
Privacy can be rare if your garden is overlooked by other houses. To prevent neighbours peeking into your garden or to just create your own private sanctuary of peace, Paul Parker, CEO of plants and perennials specialists J. Parker’s, shares his top tips for how to achieve privacy using plants.
Block sight lines
“An arbour, pergola or gazebo are all easy ways of increasing...
We all love a home that looks pulled together, but few of us want the mess or expense of a full makeover. Contemporary classicism is the sweet spot. It blends timeless shapes with clean, modern lines. Think arches and botanical studies, then strip away the fuss so rooms feel calm, current, and easy to live in.
Natural light changes our living spaces in remarkable ways. When sunlight streams into a room, it creates an immediate sense of openness and spaciousness that artificial lighting simply cannot match. Even the most modest rooms appear larger, airier, and more inviting when bathed in daylight.
The architecture of our homes plays an essential role in how light enters and moves through...
