A home should always be both stylish and practical, making life easier for everyone who lives there. Whether you’re redecorating or making small adjustments, good design can improve comfort and movement. Simple choices, like picking the right furniture or adding a stairlift, can make a big difference, but let’s look at some more that you… Read more »
Thinking of giving your home a fresh new look? Whether you want to improve soundproofing, boost sustainability, or simply enhance style, wall panels could be the perfect solution. Many homeowners even consult an acoustic consultancy company to choose the right materials and placement for optimal sound control. With their sleek, modern design and practical benefits,… Read more »
Limestone blocks are a popular choice for both home and garden projects due to their natural beauty and practicality. Whether you’re building a retaining wall, a garden bed, or even a stylish outdoor feature, limestone offers a durable and aesthetically pleasing solution. Its versatility, cost-effectiveness, and low maintenance requirements make it an ideal material for… Read more »
Move over PVC bi-fold doors, it’s all about stylish, black steel doors and windows! The traditional variety are generally known to be thermally inefficient and expensive. However, there are many new companies on the market, whose products can be much more thermally efficient and cost effective, and we’ve listed some below to get you started. How much do steel doors and windows… Read more »
Modern kitchen designs Many of our homeowners who use Design for Me are on the lookout for fabulous modern kitchen designs that are simple, stylish, good quality and reasonably priced. So, we have searched far and wide and whittled it down to our top five modern kitchen companies. You are welcome! Pluck https://www.pluck.kitchen/ (See main featured image above) Kitchens designed and… Read more »
Controlling the climate in your home can benefit everyone, especially with the rising energy prices. Smart technology has made it easier to achieve comfort while saving money by providing various climate control options. Benefits of Climate Control One of the main benefits of climate control systems is saving energy. Depending on the model, the… Read more »
Bathroom design trends for the 2020s Goodbye metro tiles, grey grout and geometric patterns? See you later monochrome and slick surfaces? OK, we actually still love metro tiles and monochrome and there is still a place for them in the 2020s… but the touches below are guaranteed to move the modern industrial style into a new… Read more »
10 stylish side tables to brighten up your living room We think that these side tables would be brilliant additions to any living room! What do you think? 1. Consoles / Side tables in marble and iron from Graham & Green 2. Blossom, Yellow side table from Habitat 3. Solid Oak and Brass… Read more »
I’m designing a bathroom at the moment. I want it to feel calm, and relaxing… but also clean and modern and it’s that balance that is key. I’m not a fan of uber modernist bathrooms with wall to wall white tiles, white tiled floor, white polished everything. I think It’s important to have some texture and colour to… Read more »
Letting colour in… Some people feel most comfortable surrounded by neutral colours such as calming white and soft shades of grey. Others feel uplifted and energised by lots of bright colours in their homes, making a bold personal statement. I have to admit bright block colours at home unnerve me a little, and I actually find lots… Read more »