There is something about a show home that draws you in, the signage, the lighting, the fresh white soft-furnishings, the recently laid turf, the urge to go and see if you should start talking to Estate Agents about putting your house on the market. But what if you want to achieve that look yourself – either in your current house, or when taking on a … Continue reading How to achieve the Show Home Look
Renting a house can be a daunting process, there are a million points to consider (roughly), from location to size, to access, to finances. Home & Decorating Magazine caught up with Richard Jacques, Lettings Director at Purplebricks to ask for his advice: Housing has been in the news a lot recently. Latest research shows that the number of people in England who own their own homes has … Continue reading Renting: the process
Choosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will take as a parent. The person your child will grow to be will be significantly influenced by the school she or he attends as the years where they learn the fundamental knowledge, skills and attitudes represents the foundation of their senior school education. There is a tried and trusted way … Continue reading How to Choose a School
I very much miss Zaha’s caring friendship, her energy, her probing humour, and much more. As a practice we miss her indefatigable and infectious passion for architecture and her relentless drive for perfection. An interview in The Guardian at the weekend, with Patrik Schumacher, makes for a fascinating quick read. Schumacher is now in charge of the Star-architecture firm that until Hadid’s death earlier this … Continue reading Quick read: Patrik Schumacher after Zaha Hadid
As the final days of summer draw in, what better way to enjoy the sunshine then cuddling up with your nearest and dearest on beautiful outdoor seating. Picking a product that’s right for your garden can often appear a little daunting, however if you stick to a few simple rules you will be able to decipher your way through the wide variety of collections available. … Continue reading How to pick the right garden furniture
Many parents with children of school age have either bought or rented a new property in order to secure an address within their desired school catchment area, Carole Smilie is giving parents some top tips of what to keep in mind when faced with this issue so you can make the best decision for your child education and family. Shockingly, over a quarter (26 per … Continue reading Advice on property renting/buying and catchment areas
