Hiring the wrong plumber can turn a renovation into an expensive headache. From Gas Safe registration and insurance to written quotes, payment schedules and guarantees, these seven questions can help you properly check a plumbing contractor before work begins.
Creating a more sustainable home doesn't mean compromising on style. From certified timber and natural exterior finishes to durable materials and better insulation, discover how thoughtful choices can create a healthier, more efficient home that's designed to last.
From intelligent heating and lighting to energy-efficient design, roof lights and durable materials, discover five smart home upgrades that can improve everyday comfort while helping to create a more efficient and future-ready property.
Technology doesn't have to work against sustainable living. From smart thermostats and energy monitors to refurbished devices and more mindful upgrades, modern technology can help us use less energy, reduce electronic waste and make better everyday choices. Here’s how to make tech part of a greener, more conscious lifestyle.
A better night's sleep can begin with the room around you. Discover how bedding, bedroom colours, temperature, darkness, sound and a consistent wind-down routine can work together to create a restful sleep environment designed for deeper, more restorative rest.
Blinds or curtains? From privacy and natural light to practicality and interior style, we look at the pros and cons of each and explain how to choose the right window dressing for every room in your home.
Small or awkward city homes don’t have to compromise on style. From multi-functional furniture and clever storage to playing with scale, light and open-plan zones, these practical ideas can help make every inch of your home work harder while still creating an interior that feels personal.
A luxury-looking kitchen doesn't necessarily require bespoke cabinetry. London's style-conscious homeowners are combining affordable flat-pack units with specialist installation, upgraded worktops, integrated appliances and considered finishing details to create kitchens that look considerably more expensive than they are.
From Sofia Coppola’s intimate portrait of Marc Jacobs to bold Japanese graphic art, independent zines, photography and food culture, discover our favourite coffee table books of 2026 — beautiful publications made to be opened, explored and displayed.
Blinds can do considerably more than provide privacy and finish a room. From retaining warmth during winter to limiting solar heat and screen glare in summer, choosing the right window blinds — and using them strategically — can help create a more comfortable and energy-efficient home.