Here in the UK, we have the smallest houses in Europe, so many homeowners are looking at ways to increase their available space. As an experienced staircase manufacturer, we often work with people who are looking for a space-saving solution in their home with their staircase.
A staircase is an essential feature of any multi-level home, connecting one floor to another. Your staircase can be a grand focal point that draws the eye, or stay tucked away to provide a practical use in a home with limited space.
Period properties are incredibly popular and known for their beautiful, intricate detailing. A lot of modern houses are quite bland in comparison, without the high ceilings, sculpted moulding and sash windows that older properties are renowned for.
So many people struggle with not having enough storage space. No matter how much organising and decluttering you do, chances are it will still feel like you’re out of space and there’s nowhere else to store everything.
If you’re short on space and there’s no more room for another cabinet or shelf, why not consider utilising your doors? Doors are essential, but you can get more use out of them than just closing off rooms. There are many ways to incorporate storage solutions into your doors to make the most of your space and better organise your home.
From summer highs of 28°, average UK temperatures can plunge to an icy 3° during the winter months. Added to the short days, dull skies and wetter weather (and with current events creating a more challenging winter than most), the least we can do for ourselves is to make our homes brighter, warmer and more welcoming than ever. In essence, to make them winter-proof. Continue reading
Winter is well underway, and you may be looking for ways to tighten your belt after such an unpredictable year. One of the easiest ways to do this is to make your home more energy-efficient. By reducing the amount of energy your home uses, you can save some serious money in the long run. Here are some ways you can make your home more energy-efficient today.
Due to the sheer amount of style variety that residential properties can be found in, it’s no wonder that doors can have such a broad range of aesthetics to match. Those finishing touches on a beautifully crafted door can completely transform the exterior of a house and make your home look truly stunning.
Making the most of all of the space you have available to you within your home is absolutely vital. As your family grows, space in your household becomes a premium, so there really is no space you should neglect when it comes to maximising storage potential. Continue reading
The staircase is often a prominent feature of any home but is so often overlooked. Staircases aren’t just for getting from one floor to the next and, with careful consideration and design, your next staircase could make a fantastic impact on your home. Continue reading
If you’re looking for some inspiration based on some of the best, most beautiful wooden staircases from the last decade, this blog can help you to understand how a grand staircase can add to the style of your home. We’ll talk about what aspects make a wooden staircase enviable, and how to choose staircase designs that help to emulate the aesthetics of popular eras.
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