Homes & Gardens

There was a time when customized kitchens were considered as a luxury item in the home decor’s business area. But now the things have changed dramatically. Getting a custom built kitchen, nowadays, is much more affordable than a few years ago. This is due mostly to those enterprises that literally turned this specific sector of home design market upside down: companies like bespoke kitchens , specialized in offering their customers an extremely wide range of solutions for their needs, in terms of style, colors, amenities and any kind of peculiar request.

Companies like that are...

Exeter retirees are invited to the Pinnoc Mews Retirement Living development on Bakers Way in Exeter on Thursday 26th September, when McCarthy and Stone hosts a special Cream Tea Open Day.

As well as a complimentary cream tea, the event – which will take place between 11.30am until 2.30am – will provide the opportunity for guests to find out more about age-exclusive Retirement Living. They will also be able to view the facilities, speak to current homeowners and meet the friendly estates team at the development.

Comprising a selection of 39 one and two bedroom Retirement...

If you’re lucky enough to live in the South West, then you’ll benefit from longer sunlight, so it would be a shame to not bring this natural light into your home. There are many benefits to bringing more light into your home; using natural light lowers electricity bills from energy saving, has a positive impact on wellbeing, and highlights your interior décor too.

Maximising natural light not only makes your rooms brighter, it creates a bigger and more welcoming atmosphere too. So, if you’re looking to make the most of the summer light, here are some of the best ways to maximise it...

Having a carpet can add softness and color to any home and make the floors more comfortable. But the thing about carpets is that spills and stains can last if not treated correctly. Not only that, wear and tear can become really noticeable if the proper maintenance is not conducted on the carpet.

You can vacuum somewhat regularly, which is better than nothing, but it is certainly not going to help keep your carpets in peak condition for a long time to come. To do that, you have to follow a few steps.

Vacuum the right way

Running a vacuum once a week is all fine...