Inspiration and lifestyle

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How can I make my home more environmentally sustainable?

Inspiration and lifestyle

17 July 2023

From simple fixes, to large investments. Find out everything you need to know about how to make your home more environmentally friendly.

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6 Simple Ways to Save Water

Inspiration and lifestyle

22 June 2023

Making small changes to conserve water in your home can help to reduce your water bills as well as have a positive impact on the environment. Here are our top 6 water saving ideas.

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How to turn your shed into a garden hideaway

Inspiration and lifestyle

17 August 2022

The garden shed isn't just a place to store the lawnmower - it can be a multipurpose extra room at home. Read our guide to transforming your shed.

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Cycling tips: how to ride a bike safely in the city

Inspiration and lifestyle

17 August 2022

Cycle traffic has increased 45.7% since 2019. So how do you stay safe, especially in the city? Check out our top tips.

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Adapting your habitat: making the most of multipurpose rooms

Inspiration and lifestyle

26 October 2021

When things change you have to adapt, and that means making your home adaptable too. Here are some home hacks to make your space more multipurpose.

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Getting a work-life balance when working from home

Inspiration and lifestyle

6 April 2021

When your home doubles up as your office, it can be tricky to balance home and work. Here are our tops tips for getting a good work-life balance.

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What will the home of the future look like?

Inspiration and lifestyle

17 January 2019

How we live and work is changing. To find out how, we ask what the home of the future might tell us about how we live in five, ten and twenty years’ time.

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Charmaine White: How to design an inspiring home office

Inspiration and lifestyle

25 September 2018

Ahead of Grand Designs Live, Charmaine White shares how you can turn your home office into a space that’s not only functional, but inspiring too.

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Katie Malik Interiors: Designing a multifunctional room for modern living

Inspiration and lifestyle

24 September 2018

Katie Malik talks about her lifelong passion for interior design, setting up her own business, and her top tips for creating multipurpose spaces.