Bring in the greens of summer – refresh your colour scheme this season

First it was grey, then it was blue, and then viva magenta was all the rage. Now with summer well and truly on the horizon, the cool greens of summer have arrived. Those considering updating their rental homes with a touch of green here and there could find the refreshing colour is just the right […]

Top tips for keeping your home cool during hot weather

This summer we have seen the highest ever temperatures in the UK – and, according to the experts, there are more to come. There has been much discussion about how we should be designing and building properties to keep the heat out but, in the meantime, how can we be keeping our cool? Here are […]

Be bold with sizzling hot tropical touches this summer – top tips

If you’re looking to liven up your home over the coming weeks, you might want to go big and bold by bringing in something deliciously tropical. Gorgeous greens, beautiful blues, strong yellows and vibrant tangerines are all the rage this summer – and what better time of year could there be for introducing them? But […]

Pot luck – seven steps for container gardening this May

Summer is finally on the horizon and with it hopefully will come some fine weather and the opportunity to spend more time outdoors. But whether you have a country garden, a city courtyard or even a balcony or yard at your rental home you don’t have to think big when it comes to adding some […]