Silver, gold, brass and iron are great metals to choose for your hardware, furnishings, mirrors and décor but wait… it's now trending to blend them in one room? You heard that right! Incorporating a mix of metals within your homely space is a great strategy for adding visual interest and depth and differs from the clean lines of Scandi style.

In celebration of World Architecture Day, we have looked at inspirational buildings which could help you to design an interior with the wow factor!

Wallpaper is commonly used as either a decorative feature, or lining paper applied to the wall in preparation for painting. Plain wallpapers are in some ways easier to work with, as you don’t need to be concerned with pattern matching. However they don’t pack the same punch in terms of decorating your interior.

Repainting your skirting boards can have a big impact on the aesthetics of a room, so if your skirting boards are looking a little tired, then check out our top tips on how to achieve a professional finish when repainting your skirting boards.

If you are looking to purchase a property you may wish to instruct a survey, to determine the condition of the property you are planning to buy. There are several types of surveys available to home buyers. If you are in any doubt over which to choose, it is best to speak with a reputable and qualified surveyor to find out exactly what is inspected or tested in each report and discuss any specific areas that you wish to be checked. However, please read our short guide outlining the type of checks a property survey can include.

There are many cleaning products available on the market for every imaginable situation, but it is difficult to determine the impact these products may have on our health. Of course, there are instances in which you should use a specialised cleaning solution. However for general cleaning, you can use natural products from your home in place of these harsh products.

A garden path is not only useful when manoeuvring around your garden, but can also make a striking decorative feature. There are many materials you can use to create a garden path, but perhaps one of the most attractive and easiest to install are stepping stones.

With the brighter and longer days of summer, many will be taking time to repaint their homes. A good paintbrush helps to achieve a professional finish, but there is no point investing in a high-quality brush if you can’t reuse it in the future! Check out our top three tips on how to clean your paintbrushes in order to best preserve them for years to come.

There is a wide selection of paintbrushes available to choose from and which you should choose depends on a number of factors. Check out our top tips on how to go about making the best choice for decorating your home.