Episode 27 – Richard Sloan of Sonas Bathrooms and Gwen Kenny of Divine Design explain how to tackle bathroom design in a new build, what the process is and how to approach a renovation project. Favourite More
Kitchen and bathroom design – Self-build advisor John Corless chats through the dos and don’ts of designing the most used rooms of the house. Favourite More
Episode 22: Interior design is essential to get right at the design stage of your build; here Hamilton Interiors shares top tips and advice. Favourite More
Episode 21: We chat with Stephen Blakely about the role of an interior designer, from working with the architect at the design stage to furniture choice and window treatment. Interior designers charge by the job, e.g. by the square foot as Stephen does to take account of the size of the house, but others may […] More
Find out what the most common kitchen materials are, how much they cost, how durable they are and how to take care of them. In this article we cover: The most common materials you will find in your journey to kitchen nirvana include wood, MDF, lacquer, wood veneer, laminate, granite, stone, concrete, marble and glass. […] More
Your trend and style guide to shopping around for what is arguably the most expensive piece of furniture you will purchase for your home, comparing traditional to contemporary. Kitchen showrooms can be an overwhelming place to be – what style is the right one? Do you choose from the current trends or opt for what […] More
The kitchen is nowadays at the centre of family life but for the self-builder it’s also at the heart of the budget. Here are the basics to design it successfully. It is a truth universally acknowledged – among kitchen designers, anyway – that kitchen planning for new builds should take place before anything is built, […] More
Top 5 tips to get you thinking about bathroom design: when to start planning, what to prioritise and to how to be budget savvy. In this article we cover: Because of its size the bathroom is often neglected and left last to plan, especially in a new build. Too often we just go out and […] More
A kitchen renovation is all it took for this home in Co Antrim to be given a new lease of life. That, and an insulation upgrade. In this article we cover: House Size Before: 119 sqmHouse Size After: 144 sqmPlot Size: 530 sqmBuilding work: replace and insulate floors, insulate walls, replace kitchen, knock down wall between kitchen and living […] More
The key to a perfect kitchen isn’t just the ‘triangle’, it’s making sure it will adapt to your changing needs as a family. Roughly every five years your needs as a family will change. As the children grow up and, eventually move out of the house, you’ll see a shift in how living areas are […] More
It may be the smallest room in the house but the bathroom is also the most important. Take the time to plan it out to make the experience of using it an enjoyable one. Today’s modern bathroom serves many purposes; it needs to be functional for all family members, (both the adults and the little […] More
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