Get their look: Boho bathroom

 

 
 
 
 
 
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A long soak at the end of the day is something I look forward to the most. I’d find it hard to prise myself out of the tub in this gorgeous boho bathroom.

The large, marble-look wall tiles give a feel of opulence; practical and beautiful at the same time. The variety of plants in natural containers softens all the hard surfaces. As do the tassled textiles and handy wooden ladder.

The personalised framed print should be my mantra too: “Soak away your troubles, in a bath full of bubbles”.

  1. Torrano™ Calacatta 30x60cm tile
  2. Beechwood ladder
  3. Personalised quotes poster
  4. Large willow & glass lantern
  5. Black & white tassel baskets (set of 2)
  6. Mode Ellis freestanding bath

Get their look: Boho bathroom | H is for Home

Get their look

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Mode Ellis freestanding bath
Mode Ellis freestanding bath
Black & white tassel baskets (set of 2)
Black & white tassel baskets (set of 2)
Large willow & glass lantern
Large willow & glass lantern
Beechwood ladder
Beechwood ladder
Personalised quotes poster
Personalised quotes poster
Torrano™ Calacatta 30x60cm tile
Torrano™ Calacatta 30x60cm tile
Mode Ellis freestanding bath
Mode Ellis freestanding bath
Black & white tassel baskets (set of 2)
Black & white tassel baskets (set of 2)
Large willow & glass lantern
Large willow & glass lantern
Beechwood ladder
Beechwood ladder
Personalised quotes poster
Personalised quotes poster
Torrano™ Calacatta 30x60cm tile
Torrano™ Calacatta 30x60cm tile
Mode Ellis freestanding bath
Mode Ellis freestanding bath
Black & white tassel baskets (set of 2)
Black & white tassel baskets (set of 2)
Large willow & glass lantern
Large willow & glass lantern
Beechwood ladder
Beechwood ladder
Personalised quotes poster
Personalised quotes poster
Torrano™ Calacatta 30x60cm tile
Torrano™ Calacatta 30x60cm tile

Get their look: Light-filled, open-plan living space

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Just look at this photo! Everywhere you look there are glass windows and doors letting in bucket-loads of sunshine. Talk about letting the outside in. The light-filled, open-plan space is a real family-centric room. Whoever it is that’s doing the food prep can keep an eye on homework, socialise with guests round for dinner or chat to the loafer on the sofa!

And oh, to have a kitchen island like this one; so much storage and work space. Have a scroll through Sammy-Jo’s Insta-history to get the low-down on her huge renovation job; it’s fantastic.

  1. Retro style black metal basket cage ceiling pendant light
  2. DeLonghi 4003 Micalite 4-slice toaster, black
  3. Multipl metal industrial chairs
  4. Fairford slate grey kitchen
  5. Smeg SY93 Symphony dual fuel range cooker, stainless steel
  6. Geo diamond runner

Get their look: Light-filled open-plan living space | H is for Home

4 touches to make your house homely

4 touches to make your house homely

When it comes to decorating your home and making it your own little haven to return to each day, everyone is different. Where we don’t differ, is the difficulties we come across when trying to get the finishing touches right to make a house feel homely. So, what can be done to achieve this? Have a look below at the things that you can do to make your house homely.

Bare bulb bedside lamp

Think about lighting

Getting the lighting right plays an important role in how your home feels. If you have small windows or are in a space that doesn’t get much sunlight, then adding specific lighting can really help to achieve a bright and fresh feeling. Try using lampshades that are made of reflective materials or are light coloured. Adding adjustable mood lighting means it can be used as task lighting in the day time, then dimmed in the evening to give a warm and cosy feeling. Also consider having matching bedside table lights rather than having a bright central ceiling light.

Colourful rug with Middle Eastern pattern in a living room

Add floor features

When we say floor features were not talking about your standard carpeting, tiles or wooden flooring; were referring to coloured or patterned rugs, doormats and stair & hallway runners. Adding a rug under your living room or dining room table can help to make your house more homely and it’s also an opportunity to add character to the feel of your home. Try adding a rug that includes your favourite colours or maybe one you purchased when you were away on holiday that reminds you of your travels long after you’ve returned home.

Montage of photos pegged to a wall using string

Accessorise

There’s a fine line between accessorising your home and making it cluttered, so you need to be careful when doing this. Incorporate home accessories such as framed pictures to decorate your hallway, trinkets for your dresser and centrepieces for your dining table. There are perfect ways to make your house feel like home. These are other brilliant ways to bring together memories from events, days out or little breaks away. These are windows on your life, so showcasing them in your home is a brilliant way to showcase your personality.

Circular decking in a garden with table, stools & chairs

Think about the outside

When you’re thinking about making your house homely you shouldn’t forget about the outside too. The front of your house is the first impression that people often get of our home. By adding little touches such as a quality door knocker, some eye-catching plants or a pretty pathway you give your house attractive curb appeal. You should also think about your garden, which gives you a potential extension to your home by providing alfresco living space. Try installing decking with some nice seating and cushions so you have somewhere to spend time with friends, soak up the sunshine and chill with a glass of your favourite tipple in the evening.

Do you have any other ways to make your house homely? Please share them in the comments section below.

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Why a wine cellar adds value to your house

Why a wine cellar adds value to your house | H is for Home

Wine has become the beverage of choice for the people who love their liquor and one of the most favourite drinks internationally. Wine collecting is a hobby for many individuals around the world and one of the primary reasons why some home-buyers prefer houses with wine cellars, there are also accolades associated with wine such as the ‘Master of Wine’ award. People who love wine, want to store their wines correctly and also display their wines in areas in their homes, which is why, if you have the space you should consider a wine cellar.

Things change from time to time and, if you decide to sell your home some time in the future, a beautiful and well-constructed wine cellar will undoubtedly add financial worth to your home.

Home-buyers who are already in the market for new homes with wine cellars will make a beeline for your property when it comes on the market. You’ll be able to call the shots in terms of pricing since you’re sure that your home is exactly what these home-buyers need at that point. A dedicated wine storage room can add anywhere from £10-20,000 to the value of a house, depending on how it’s been constructed and its size. This makes financial sense when thinking about installing a wine cellar as it will more than pay for itself since you also have the opportunity to store hundreds, if not thousands, of wine bottles until you move house.

Rows of bottles on shelves in a wine cellar

To build or install a wine cellar in your home isn’t rocket science; in fact, it’s not even as complicated as you’ve been made to believe. Several options are open to you when it comes to building the wine cellar that will boost the resale value of your home in years to come. You also have lots of wine rack choices, stain choices, wine accessories, add-ons etc. available for you to choose from at any time.

So, all you need to do is to pick yourself up and visit any of the numerous DIY shops as well as hardware stores that sell ready-made kits that you can use for building your wine cellar. This is an excellent option for you if you’re a DIY fan and you have a pretty low budget.

However, the best thing to do when you’ve made up your mind to add a wine cellar to your beautiful home is to seek the help of certified wine cellar construction company. There’s nothing more heart-warming that sitting back and relaxing while a team of building professionals goes to work in your house.

Rows and shelves of wine bottles stored in a room

Not only is this incredibly convenient, but you’ll also be able to chip in your thoughts or plans about the design of the wine cellar while these professionals – with years of building wine cellars under their belts – can advise you accordingly; it’s just like designing a new kitchen!

Nevertheless, whether you choose to build the wine cellar yourself or hire the services of professional wine-cellar builders to do it for you, you’ve made an excellent decision by making up your mind to add a room or two in your house for your priceless wine collection.

Of course, although your primary intent for constructing a wine cellar may be for your personal enjoyment, the resale value of your house will increase significantly, thanks to the existence of the wine vault.

There are lots of options to think about when designing a wine cellar, for examples the racking, humidity and temperature equipment as its critical the wines are stored correctly to make this project viable.  One of the most common additions to a wine cellar, which may seem odd, is a wine cooler or wine cabinet.  These are used primarily to bring a small selection of wines that are ready to drink to their optimum service temperature.  If you’re going to invest in a wine cooler, its best to buy a high quality unit like the range from Elite Wine Refrigeration, as not only will this help save the planet but it will also ensure your wines are stored correctly with less of a chance of a break down which may sour the wines.

Once the wine cellar is constructed, allow the room to run at its set temperature correctly for a period of time to ensure there aren’t any unforeseen breakdowns which may damage your wines.

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