31/01/2019 | 3 min read

Live: Openplan living design that makes family life a breeze

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Open-plan living can be tricky to get right, from noise to clutter there are many ways that this popular way of living can become a headache pretty fast.

In the first video from my 3 part video series, I share my experience and ideas that I implemented in my own home to create an open-plan space that makes family living a breeze.

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24/01/2019 | 2 read

Exclusive: A brand new video series launching next week

I’ve got something very special to share with you today. Over the next 3 weeks, I’m going to open up my newly renovated home in an exclusive 3-part video…

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17/01/2019 | read

Avoid the temptation to focus on the quick wins for your home improvement

Fix the right problem When planning a home renovation it can be easy to focus on the quick wins. But by doing this you are in danger of fixing…

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7/01/2019 | 1 min read

Expert tips for planning a successful home improvement in 2019

Is a home improvement on your list of New Year’s resolutions? Then this is the post for you. We share our top five tips for planning a home improvement. Follow…

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2/01/2019 | 3 min read

January Detox: A foolproof guide to a clutter free home

There are a couple of times in the year when everyone’s home could benefit from a good clear out, early April, for the annual Spring clean; September, marking the…

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27/12/2018 | 2 min read

Hibernation time: 5 ways to get cosy this winter

When my youngest son was very small he would always ask if we were hibernating at this time of year. I think he felt we were in a permanent…

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17/12/2018 | 2 min read

Christmas Gift Guide: Last minute ideas guaranteed to delight

Stuck for Christmas last minute gift ideas? Our Christmas Gift Guide is a selection of some of our favourite home inspired presents that are guaranteed to delight. We’ve carefully compiled…

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7/12/2018 | read

Give the gift of Optimise Home

Do you know someone who is planning a home improvement in the New Year? Surprise them with the gift of Optimise Home this Christmas. SInce launching the servcie we’ve…

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29/11/2018 | 3 min read

Wellbeing: Design your way to a better life

There’s a lot of research about how the design of workplaces can enhance wellbeing, improve productivity and inspire those who work there. The office design revolution started by the…

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22/11/2018 | 4 min read

From Show House to your House: How to design your brand new home

You’ve just been given the keys to your brand new home. You are the first person to live there, everything is brand new, and it’s very exciting! But when…

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