Interiors

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Interior designer reveals top tips for students designing their rental space

With almost 3 million students in the UK and 316,850 applications from UK 18-year-olds to University this year alone, many will be prepping for student lives away from home in the coming months.

Moving into student accommodation is the perfect place to express individuality, and often provides a blank canvas to create a homely space that reflects this. But, with the...

The stylish Chartwell lounge

Buyers go wild for nature inspired show home

Buyers are going wild for a new nature-themed show home which has recently been launched at Dandara’s The Pippins in the picturesque village of Hamstreet near Ashford in Kent.

Featuring orange and cream tones paired with bold animal prints, the four bedroom Chartwell has been a big hit with visitors to the much admired development which offers a range of three, four and five bedroom...

Artwork in living room

Study reveals the top 10 most interior obsessed cities

  • A new nationwide study reveals which cities across the UK are most interior obsessed
  • Cardiff homeowners ranked top with the best interior style
  • Interiors expert gives tips on how to make your home more stylish

A new nationwide study has revealed which cities in the UK are most obsessed with interior style, and that over half of Brits are...

Two thirds of Brits have no idea which colours go well together

A new nationwide study on the interior style and art knowledge of UK homeowners has revealed that 15% are more likely to purchase a property if it has nice artwork and that the interior style of a home is very important to them.

The research by leading designer radiator specialists BestHeating comes in light of their rebrand and messaging that even radiators can be a piece of art in...

Dead Salmon or Sulking Pink? 2022's trendiest autumnal paint colours revealed

As the weather cools, cosying up our interiors could help lift spirits as we head into the chilly autumnal months. Intrigued by a whopping 140% increase* in searches for “interior paint colour trends 2022” over the past months, Alan Boswell Landlord Building Insurance set out to discover the trendiest colours to paint our homes this autumn.

To do this, the landlord experts compiled a...

How to Approach a Major Bedroom Makeover Project

Are you growing tired of the look of your bedroom? Does the once stylish space now feel dated and old-fashioned? Does it no longer reflect your style? If you’ve answered yes to these questions then you’ve likely already given some thought to a bedroom makeover project but that may be the extent of it, up until now. It can be quite intimidating to plan a major bedroom makeover project,...

Smart refrigerator concept

The future look of our kitchens revealed

  • Accessibility is the most desired element of the future kitchen
  • 69% want appliances with the latest technology
  • Nearly a quarter of Brits worked from their kitchen in 2020

New research shows that over the past year, 24% have worked in their kitchen at some point and after spending the majority of time at home, a fifth of homeowners now plan to update...

Have a happy home in the new year

Happy proof your home ready for the New Year

New year is a great time to focus on ourselves and our wellbeing. This past year we have spent more time at home than ever before; therefore, it’s never been more important to ensure our homes are making us happy.

Our home’s interior can significantly affect our mood, with a whole host of things including colour, lighting and furnishings impacting how we feel every day.

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Home improvements

More than half of Brits prioritising home improvements post-lockdown

Over half of Brits are prioritising plans to update their home as the Covid-19 restrictions continue to be eased in the UK, with one in eight expecting to spend money on improvements within the next six months.

According to the research commissioned by Safestyle , 55 per cent of UK adults are prioritising home improvement plans, with around a quarter intending to redecorate inside (...