What do you do when you love vintage furniture but you need it to have a little modernity too? You look for clever reproductions that nod to the original ideas, but incorporate contemporary design features and clever touches. It’s the proverbial best of both worlds! Here are some key pieces to look out for:
Statement armchairs
Armchairs and recliners aren’t old fashioned - nowadays,...
People suffering from a neck or back condition should seek out a recommendation from the health care provider that treats them. Ideally, both your lower back and neck should be in a neutral position when you're on your mattress . Sleeping this way is best for your spinal alignment. Even though health care providers may not be experts on mattresses,...
Home renovations make for exciting opportunities to give rooms or the entire house a new look and feel. But before you get too eager to claim your happy place, there’s a ton of rubbish, dust and dirt that you need to get rid of. While cleaning may be a daunting task, there’s one or two hacks (okay, maybe more) you can use to keep your renovated space spotless and ready for moving in....
A grim warning is being given to those travelling to relatives homes this Christmas to look out for dormant infestations of bed bugs in spare beds, which can be woken by their body heat.
“Infestations of bed bugs have been lying dormant in cold beds all year, and the fear is that Christmas will lead to an explosion in bed bug cases, as previously undiscovered dormant infestations...
Iconic TV show, MTV Cribs, gave the nation a chance to see what life is like for the rich and famous, as we got to explore some of their luxurious homes.
Similarly, when it comes to buying a new home the first thing you want to do is show it off.
However, for those buying homes during lockdown, hosting a traditional face-to-face house-warming isn’t possible.
Our bedrooms are perhaps the most important rooms in our home. They are our private space, and one of the few areas that we don’t share with visitors or friends. We don’t entertain in our bedrooms. They aren’t designed with other people in mind; they are just for us. While you may want to add trendy décor and accessories, it’s important to remember your bedroom’s key purpose - to be a safe...
Curiosity can have a notorious effect on cats, so the advent of tinsel, baubles and seasonal plants can turn a cosy Christmas home into a tempting playground of hazards for our furry friends.
To help keep kitty safe this Christmas and New Year, Cats Protection has shared 12 top tips for feline-friendly festivities to ensure the season can be enjoyed by all.
Ezra , one of the leading global providers of digital coaching, has revealed some of their top tips on maintaining and maximising professional and personal wellbeing during December, as the latest tier restrictions keep many working from home with the additional stress of the looming Christmas period.
Working from home can be great but it can also blur the lines between personal and...
Millions of people in the UK may be completely reliant on their pets for companionship this Christmas, according to research from vet charity PDSA.
Off the back of findings from the annual PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report, PDSA is warning that the financial impact of the Covid-19 crisis in the UK means that the enormous benefits pets bring to their owners is being put at risk. The...
The UK has always been a nation of do-it-yourself, and this year more than ever - with two national lockdowns and limited access for professional tradespeople - people have had to carry out quick fixes around the home independently.
Thankfully, basic home improvement skills can be taught and learnt by simply typing the issue into Google. So to see where homeowners have struggled the...
