Interior design and styling, homewares, furniture, home appliances and the personalities behind them
It’s pretty safe to say that ex-Blockheads Carlene and Michael Duffy, of Cedar & Suede, are bona fide vintage caravan reno experts. From the gorgeous ‘Bumblebee’ to their latest project ‘Dolly’ (pictured below), their caravan renovation prowess is unparalleled which is why we are thrilled to share some of their top reno tips with you …
The great thing about the online world is that it's very easy for us to see which stories you guys are loving. And it would seem that we have a very enthusiastic band of DIY'ers in our midst because our budget makeover stories are consistently some of our most popular. From how to paint laminate cabinets to three cheap ways to transform a kitchen …
“At around 14 years old it’s only a relatively young house with good bones and lots of potential. There was certainly nothing offensive about it though there wasn’t anything special either. It just looked like any other slightly dated, somewhat neglected house in the neighbourhood – particularly the one right next door which happened to have the …
While known for their classic and timeless nature, the subway tile has experienced a dramatic renaissance this autumn, but not in the way DIY renovators would necessarily expect. Subways have evolved dramatically of late, says Beaumont Tiles’ strategic designer Vanessa Thompson, and are now incorporating dynamic patterns, vibrant colours and …
The latest offering from Carpet Court is, rather interestingly, all about walls! ‘Elevate’ is a new collection of purpose-built timber wall panels that has been developed with the DIY market in mind. Perfect for adding warmth and texture to a space, each lightweight plank is created from sustainably-sourced plantation timber and features an …
If you’re looking to install new driveway gates, automatic gates can be a convenient way to take control from the comfort of your car and increase your home’s security. But installing DIY automatic gates isn’t as simple as knocking a few posts in. To determine if automatic gates are the right DIY job for you, here’s what you need to know before you …
“When we first bought our 1973 Kombi camper van, its not-so-original interior had clearly seen better days. After a few trips away it soon became apparent that there were more issues than just the crumbling chipboard veneer, so we compiled a wish list of improvements for our dream interior,” says Felicity Joll of Lowd Vans, a new company that …
Titled ‘Repair,’ the latest instalment of the 2019 Dulux Colour Forecast has arrived in time for autumn and the nature inspired palette is full of gorgeous green and gold shades. “Repair is my favourite palette of 2019. Its rich greens and accent of burnished gold feels comforting and uplifting and together they create a wonderful backdrop for …
There’s no denying that the world is currently in the grip of Marie Kondo mania. Not only was the book a best seller but the new Netflix series has beamed the diminutive Japanese dynamo into countless households and further evidence of the frenzy can be found on Pinterest where searches for the KonMari method are up a whopping 710 per cent! She was …
I'm a massive fan of wallpaper. When it comes to making a relatively inexpensive statement, you can’t really go past it and aside from the obvious feature walls there are myriad ways of using it according to Graham & Brown’s design and trends expert Paula Taylor. From the stairs to the ceiling, lampshades and more, we caught up with Paula …
