There are so many ways to renovate old pieces of furniture. Imagination is the only limit. However what we like the most is to keep the palette quite simple and not too bright. Annie Sloan  Found on Pinterest  Col…

The DIY culture in Britain has lead to a number of people managing their own renovation projects. Although many people can be very successful in handling builders, budgeting the works and organising schedules with few issues, if …

U nderfloor heating (UFH) is a popular and modern feature, which allows us to enjoy the luxury of warm floors during cold winters. The system works by principle of circulating warm water through a network of cross-linked plastic…

You will need a planning permission if you are planning to: - build something new - make a major change to your building - change the use of the building But there are some jobs, which would not require a planning permis…

Minimalist white design concept explores simplicity and keeps bathrooms clutter and stress free. White colour makes space to look more open and clean. When creating a minimalist concept, it’s important to remember that these desi…

How amazing it would be to live in something as enormous as a cathedral. Tall, beautiful glass windows allow endless rays of light to enter. And every church can tell its own story. But if you are planning to buy and live in a ch…

Planning Permission has always been a subject that has eluded many renovators (and designers) but even in London today, depending on what works you are planning, you may be surprised to find you will not need planning permission.…

Estimating the cost of your renovation is a fundamental part of the planning process but can be very difficult, as there are always a number of factors so prices are very project-specific. Factors include the size of your house,…

An issue we often encounter in the renovation industry is people or tradesmen who negotiate cash-in-hand payments. The temptation to do this is strong – wouldn’t we all want to save a bit of money on our tax payments? VAT regis…

There are no figures for how much Value Added Tax (VAT) is over-paid by home improvers on building work in the UK, although it is undoubtedly millions of pounds. It’s surprising how few people, including building contractors, …