Decorating Interiors
Princess bedroom ideas for little girlsWhat did Cinderella, Bell, Snow White and Aurora all have in common? They all had beautiful castles to live in when their fairytale romances reached their happy ending. So if you are designing a princess room for your little daughter, don’t forget the importance of a castle. |
Set up the perfect homework space for your childA child’s homework and learning space is one of the most important areas in the family home. No matter how old your child is, the way you decorate this space will have an effect on their work. |
How to create cosy bedroomsOnce winter arrives, the last thing you and your family want is to head upstairs to cold bedrooms. However, there are more ways to make these spaces feel cosy than simply chucking extra duvets and blankets over the mattresses or leaving the heating on longer. |
Safety first with child bedroom blindsBlinds are a fuss-free way to ensure your child gets a good night's sleep and new safety innovations include cord-free, chain-free blinds in a variety of sizes and energy-saving materials. Apollo Blinds offer a made-to-measure service. |
Danish classic design available in Covent GardenBuy a slice of Danish furniture history as Icon of Denmark launch a new collection of classic chairs. Icons of Denmark in Covent Garden is launching a range of functional furniture designed by Danish experts to celebrate 70 years of FDB at Hays. |
New range of easy clean carpets from Cormar a delightA new range of family-friendly, heavyweight and stain resistant carpets is now available from Cormar Carpets. Cormar Carpets is adding touch of luxury to the family home with the launch of its Primo Delight range. |
Battle of the sexes in wardrobes warsWho’s in charge of the wardrobe in your family home? Are you a secret stasher, a hoarder husband or a storage space invader? According to a new survey by sliding wardrobe door and storage specialist www.spaceslide.co.uk, it is the fairer sex who rules the roost when it comes to storage. |
The benefits of buying a divan bed for a family homeBuying divan beds for family homes is an excellent idea for a number of reasons, with this kind of fixture great for improving sleep and boosting bedroom space. |
Leather Sofas Online launch new Montreux Leather SofasLeather Sofa Online today announced the addition of the luxurious and snug Montreux Sofa to their extensive range. Inspired by a French original found in the Parisian antique markets of the 1930s, the Montreux is an ideal addition to any home, modern or traditional, to keep households warm and in comfort this coming winter. |
'Making childhood dreams a reality'Childhood dreams are being made a reality with the latest collection on offer from Kids’ Rooms. The specialist children’s retailer aims to create a comfortable, fun and exciting environment for youngsters within the family home. |
Wall stickers to fire your kids' imaginationsAdd some fun to the family home and fire your kids’ imaginations with these gorgeous squirrel, owl and elephant stickers. They can be added to walls, cupboards or tiles and are available to buy online now at Hunkydory Home, priced from £3.75. |
New winter warmer promises to fight off cold this yearA new duvet is promising to be ‘The Best Duvet in the World’ and keep householders nice and warm this coming winter. While summer temperatures have been disappointing in the UK this year, expert meteorologists are warning of yet another year of well below average temperatures for winter 2011. |
The Navibot takes the hard work out of cleaningWith time at a premium the new Navibot S from Samsung allows us to vacuum our homes and do something else at the same time, whether it’s another cleaning job, spending time with the family or just chilling out and putting our feet up. |
ASPACE offering 76% off furnitureASPACE are offering as much as 76 per cent off their range of children’s bedroom furniture as they make way for their brand new AW11 collection which hits the shelves next month. The sale finishes on Monday but shoppers can get as much as £195 off. |
Cuddle up with new Betsy Jarvis cushionsHome is where the heart is and filling your living room with cosey cushions is an ideal way to add comfort and style this Autumn. This 'family' typography cushion is part of a new range from Betsy Jarvis, using typewriter font on hessian background. |
Retro blind range evokes the charm of the 1950sHillarys' new Family Favourites window blind collection offers a tantalising combination of retro chic and modern day technology. The range features 22 roller fabrics that capture the spirit of offbeat, quirky décor popular in the 1950s. |
Mix metals for modern interiorsFancy a home makeover for Autumn? Hanna Francis Laikola, owner of Hanna Francis, has some top interiors ideas. For example, mix different metal shades and textures to add warmth and charm for colder nights, a 'sleek and modern touch to style'. |
Sofa style for an Autumn makeoverIf you are looking to makeover your living room for Autumn, a sofa is undoubtedly an important focal point and an investment in comfort and style. Designer style doesn’t come cheap but a quality sofa will last for years and be the hub of family life. |
Get a new bed and mattress for £498Warren Evans are offering great savings on all their handmade beds and mattresses, with upto 50 per cent off across the range. Warren himself has also selected four of his favourite beds which he is selling for just £498 including mattress. |
Easy way to keep your favourite photos on showLooking for a simple and inexpensive way to display your latest photographs? Picture Pockets hold 80 images back to back, with up to 40 on show at any one time - so for a whole new look, simply turn over. |
Award-winning microwave from Whirlpool makes a splashWhirlpool has today unveiled its latest award-winning microwave giving kitchens up and down the UK the chance to maximise the chic and stylish nature of the Max 35 microwave. The purple Max 35 microwave from Whirlpool, winner of Which? Best Buy microwave, will brighten the tone of any kitchen. |
Autumn trends on plush Letteroom cushionsTypography accessories are ideal for quirky family homes, or to give as a gift. The Letteroom specialises in alphabet home accessories and this lace, bird-print cushions combine two Autumn trends, hand-screen printed onto duck-egg blue heavy linen. |
Super shelving to clear the clutterClear the clutter and install some shelves to your bedrooms. These versatile round shelves are ideal for collectibles, or install in your children’s bedrooms to display their favourite cuddly stuffed toys, vintage tin soldiers or other knick knacks. |
No room for error when it comes to getting a new bedWe spend a third of our lives in bed so having a comfortable one should be top of the priority list and that comes from getting the right mattress. Carpetright are urging customers to try before they buy to make sure they get it right. |
Why a PC is now 'man's best friend'Where would we be without our gadgets? If you are sick of juggling iPods, iPads, laptops and Macs, you are not alone. The personal computer has even overtaken the family dog as ‘man’s best friend’, according to the results of an online poll. |
House Price Index
- House price recovery says Nationwide
- London Olympics forecast to stagnate house prices
- House prices for June show improvement
- House prices show improvement as market stabilises
- It’s a seller’s market in some parts of the country
- New build property prices ‘up 7.7% in 12 months’
- House prices ‘down 0.5% in 2011’
- Property prices ‘resilient in 2011’
- Property sales to rise, but house prices to fall in 2012
- Buyer demand and sales ‘lift in November’
Energy Bill
- Investigation into consumer understanding of energy bills
- EDF Energy to cuts gas costs by 5%
- Energy saving tips from ConserveEnergy
- UK fuel poverty hotspots revealed
- Ofgem outlines Smart Meter protection plan
- E.ON energy price rise to kick in tomorrow
- Northerners paying more for home energy
- Families blame each other for energy wastage
- A quarter of UK boilers 'at risk of breaking'
- UK homes braced for biggest ever energy bills
