Design Inspiration

Small Changes, Big Impact: Using Tiles to Refresh Entryways and Hallways

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When someone walks into your home, what’s the first thing they see? Your entryway or hallway. This high-traffic area is like the handshake of your home – it sets the tone for everything else. Yet, hallways are often overlooked, left scuffed or dated. The good news? You don’t need a major renovation to transform this … Read more

Hoover is launching the UK’s first triple-drum washing machine – it can handle 3 loads at the same time on different cycles

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Hoover is about to change the way we do laundry forever. The brand has just announced a brand-new washing machine: the Multi-Wash. It’s the first washing machine in the UK to feature three independent drums, designed to run separate cycles at the same time. Instead of juggling different washes one after the other throughout the … Read more

Aeration is a crucial lawn care task this month – but this method will bag you better results

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I’ve noticed a fair few lawns flooding this month, an unfortunate side effect of 2025’s long, hot summer. Our lawns are more compacted than ever – and alongside this month’s heavy rainfall, there’s never been a better time to aerate them. Various September lawn care tasks can breathe life back into your grass at the … Read more

Small Courtyard Design Ideas For A Cosy Outdoor Escape

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Even the smallest courtyard can offer a calm, stylish retreat when it’s been carefully thought through. With the right balance of structure, greenery, and texture, a modest space becomes a private corner to relax, read, or entertain. The key lies in smart design decisions, well-chosen plants, and a layout reflecting how the space will be … Read more

I’m among the first to try out Lavazza’s new bean-to-cup coffee machine – here’s how a latte is made with this automatic offering

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Last week, Lavazza launched its first-ever bean-to-cup coffee machine, the Assoluta. Intrigued by the promise that it could deliver barista-style results with the ease of a pod coffee machine, I was among the first in the UK to try out this new coffee machine. If you want to learn all about the features of this … Read more