Kathryn

Light and colour can have the strongest impact and effect on our mood. We love to have walks to embrace the outdoors and are a nation of talking about the weather and colour of the sky and mood of the day, on a daily basis. Recent studies have platformed the importance that this has on […]

Even if you follow interior design trends, have a folder full of favourite images, study Pinterest and know the look you’re after, pulling together a successful room scheme that looks good and functions well can still be a challenge. That’s why an experienced and professionally trained interior designer, is worth their weight in gold – and

We are listening to the latest trends inspiring the creators of the materials, styles and designs for our interiors this coming season. Here are the key trends hot of the shelf from recent interior UK design shows. 1. Customisable interiors. Think about the details. Match switches, doorknobs perfectly to your colour scheme. Customise armrests and chair legs to

I have been an estate agent since the late 1980’s and experienced interest rates going up to 15% and also being as low as 1%, plus times when there’s been too many houses, and other times when there have been not enough. Fortunately for many of us who deal in property, and make our living

Following Monday morning, where the pound fell to its lowest ever level against the US dollar, three lenders have temporarily pulled mortgages that come with fees for new customers. Halifax, followed by Virgin Money and Skipton, are withdrawing their products due to market volatility. Ultimately, these lenders cannot afford to place fixed loans due to

1. Wash your clothes in cold water90% of energy used by a washing machine goes towards heating the water. This heating ofwater is not only energy consuming, but actually made for clothes- as it can make the colourless vibrant. So unless it is absolutely essential to usea hotter temperature e.g. stubborn stains, then thecolder the

What is the relevance of interest rates on house values? There are several reasons why interest rates are important to the housing market. Firstly, they determine how much you have to pay to borrow money to buy a property. Secondly, they influence the value of a property. In general, low interest rates increase demand for

FOR1. Renewable Energy SourceThe big benefit, and the most obvious one, isthat solar panels are good for the environment.Due to their carbon-busting technology, theaverage residential solar PV system in the UKsaves 1.3-1.6 tonnes of carbon dioxide fromentering the atmosphere annually. So aninvestment in solar energy is an investment forthe planet! 2. Financially beneficial long term.

How to best utilise your compact spaces to make them stunning sanctuary. Having a small outdoor space doesn’t necessarily mean that the space cannot be utilized or enjoyed. There are many ways to improve small spaces to be enjoyed, whether it just be sitting enjoying the sun, alfresco dining or evening setting up a small