Miscellaneous

Have you heard of an altbash, or have you been to one? You can be forgiven if you’re in the dark, as we’ve only recently heard of an altbash ourselves. We think it’s a fab idea, though. ‘Altbashes’ are something dreamt up as a bit of light relief after so many of us had to cancel … Read more

In the world of home improvement, there are common areas that people focus on, such as the kitchen, the bathroom, or the living room. However, there are many other areas of your home that you can remodel to create a new look and feel. Here are five unconventional areas to consider when planning your next … Read more

Do you want to start an interior design business? If you’re passionate about interior design and feel your skills could benefit others, starting an interior design business is a fantastic way to transform your career and do something you love. But, you already know that it is never as easy as simply saying you’ve started … Read more

Having a stylish home and owning pets don’t always seem like things that can easily go together. Dogs and cats, especially, can create a lot of mess and even destroy furniture. They shed fur and scratch surfaces, making it more difficult to keep your home looking good. However, just because you like having a stylish … Read more

Do you love your home? Do you think it’s worthy of being seen by a wider audience? Well, it’s a possibility that it could end up on TV – and that applies not only to unusual locations but ordinary homes, as well. While locations like Highclere Castle (the real life Downton Abbey) have an obvious … Read more

Some people love it, for others it’s the most loathed household task of the week. Either way, it’s worth putting in a little extra effort to your laundry to get great results. Read on to discover the Fresh Design Blog guide to perfect laundry! Read the label Sorry if this one sounds really obvious, but … Read more

January isn’t normally a big month for going out – dank, dark and cold, we all tend to hunker down at home and wait for it to pass. This year, we have even more reason to stay at home so we thought we’d look at some ways at getting the most out of these shorter … Read more

The idea of decluttering may bring fear to mind, but it can actually be extremely satisfying, and can help you feel calmer and more relaxed in your home. If you’re keen to get your house tidied up and clutter free before Christmas, here’s our Fresh Design Blog guide to helping you re-home your unwanted items. … Read more

It’s regrettable that in this world, where it can seem like one person can’t get what they want without someone else feeling they have been denied something, that even the future survival of our planet is the focus of a furious debate. As much as we might like to do our bit to protect the … Read more