Parquet flooring styles have been around for centuries, dipping in and out of popularity as the times and interior trends change. Where parquet floors were once a staple in any stately home, they’re now more of a rarity. If you move into a new home and find an old parquet floor underneath a shabby [...]
Hardwood floors are simply unbeatable when it comes to choosing a type of flooring for your home, business premises, or commercial property. They make a statement and add a sense of extravagance to any room, no matter the size or shape. Wooden flooring is popular not just for its beauty, but practicality too - [...]
Wood flooring instantly adds character and warmth to any room. It can transform a lifeless and sterile environment into a cosy and luxurious place to be. Despite the unwavering popularity of wood flooring, many people still find themselves stuck when it comes to deciding between the types of wood flooring to have [...]
The days are getting shorter and the nights are drawing in, meaning winter is well and truly on its way. It’s time to say goodbye to the long evenings spent in the garden, and cosy up with mugs of tea [...]
It is no secret that having a home is expensive. Between heating and cooling, electric, and water bills, utilities account for a significant chunk of a homeowner’s monthly expenses. There are, thankfully, some home improvements you can make to help save money! We’ve put together a blog about home improvements to help save money, some [...]
We’ve all had those sleepless nights when your house is just too hot! In the UK we make homes so they’re good at insulating heat for the cold winters, but when summer comes around and we have those few hot weeks it can be a struggle. It’s one of those things that you forget about [...]
A Brief History of Hardwood Flooring Using wood for flooring was a laborious business during the 15th and 16th centuries. Unlike today where we have technology to lend a helping hand, timber needed to be hand-sawn, split or axed to provide planks for flooring. As it wasn’t a completely accurate process, this often resulted in [...]
There is nothing worse than living in a home that you don’t feel matches your style. Home renovations can be necessary to make sure you feel happy and comfortable in your own space, though some aspects of renovating your home can be detrimental for the environment. If you are planning on renovating your home, why [...]
Hardwood Floors and Pets: Protecting Floors From Furry Friends Having hardwood floors and pets can sometimes lead to challenges, but this is true with all types of flooring, you just need to know how to manage things properly. Let's face it, every home is lived in, so no flooring is going to stay showroom perfect, [...]
How to Decorate Your Home It’s time - you’ve noticed your home doesn’t quite feel like you, and you’ve decided to take on the task of decorating your home. Nothing makes you feel more comfortable than being able to retire from a long day to an environment that leaves you feeling happy and content. This [...]