A patio gives you a place to entertain, enjoy alfresco dining and just sit and relax during those long summer days. But it requires careful planning if it's going to be the tasteful feature you're hoping for. Here are three considerations to bear in mind when planning a patio: Location A patio tends to be a long-term garden fixture, so don't get stuck with a gorgeous patio that's positioned in the worst spot in your garden. [Read More]

For some homeowners, the prospect of having to engage in regular lawn maintenance and mowing of their lawn is a tedious. Not many people want to spend hours on end in the sweltering sun to ensure that their yard is looking trim and pristine. However, it is a necessary chore as it is the only way to ensure the kerb appeal of your residence is maintained. As such, you will find a number of homeowners would rather pay for this service to be carried out rather than having to engage it in it themselves. [Read More]

Glass splashbacks have become all the rage for contemporary kitchens over the past few years. But as kitchen designs and trends evolve, solid-coloured glass splashbacks are now giving way to more textured and innovative solutions. If you're looking to move beyond a solid-coloured glass splashback for your kitchen, two fantastic options are slumped glass and printed glass. Slumped Glass Splashbacks Slumped glass (which can also be called 'kiln formed glass' or 'patterned glass' ) is essentially glass with a specific pattern and texture, similar to what you probably would've seen in glass doors and windows back in the 70s. [Read More]

A common misconception that people have about interior design is that it is simply about the furniture that you get for your home. This is false, as it is not just furniture that affects the overall look of your home. One of the most important aspects of interior design is accessorising. Here are some tips that can come in handy when accessorising your home décor. Take note of the empty spaces Accessories should not make your home look cluttered. [Read More]