Ventilation, heating and lighting are vital to get right if you want a bathroom that’s comfortable to be in. That’s because poor or underpowered lighting will make the experience miserable, as will a cold or stuffy bathroom. Accommodating wiring isn’t usually as inconvenient as accommodating pipework but, again, having a precise location of where […] More
The whole mood and feel of a room, or even of a whole home, can be altered by its lighting. Despite this, we often give more thought to our kitchen tap. aylight is the oldest way of lighting a building but once the sun goes down, we need to add other types of light […] 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
Your guide to fixtures, fittings, switches and bulbs Choosing how to light your home will take more time than you might at first expect. You will need to decide well in advance where all of the switches, sockets and light fixtures and fittings will go – not to mention which luminaires to use! Doing this […] More
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