Home & Interiors

Guttering is a part of your roofing system and they require regular maintenance to keep them working at their full capacity to keep your home looking nice and to help prevent damage from the elements. By directing rainwater away from the perimeter of your home, gutters are the first line of defence against water ingress into your house. So if your gutters are clogged with leaves and debris or are not in a working order, they will not function properly, potentially resulting in water damage to your property. Cleaning your gutters is one of the most important projects on the to-do list yet it’s too often overlooked. Unfortunately, many of us wait until late into the Autumn season when the very last leaf falls before we decide to get it done. This delay exposes our homes to potential damage. If you do it a couple of times a year, in the Autumn and spring, cleaning gutters is easy. Just once, or not at all, and it can become a potential hazard for water ingress. The problem with clogged g...

Choosing the right flat roof in London , tips and hints! The general consensus associated with flat roofs is normally one of worry and concern. Poor materials and shoddy workmanship are the common cause and root of the problem. Flat roofs have been around for as long as we all can remember, here in London you only have to look out of the window of the train or your own home and there are flat roofs are far as the eye can see. The question is, why worry. If a flat roof is undertaken by a competent contractor a flat roof can ​have a long life expectancy. A High end Reinforced Bituminous Membrane (3 layer felt system) is the most cost effective, tried and test system that when installed correctly has all of the following benefits, extended life-spans, ease of maintenance, proven resistance to the fluctuation of the British weather, together with high performance and cost effectiveness, a flat roof can offer a real alternative to a pitched roof. When installed and maintained correctly,. Ti...

Traditional Moroccan Berber rugs are nothing short of iconic. Their shaggy pile, quirky irregularities and tribal charm has won this special breed of rugs favour with interior professionals and home owners alike. Their introduction to the West by designers such as Le Corbusier, and Alvar Aalto and Frank Lloyd Wright led to the Berber rug to becoming associated with mid-century interiors. However, the Moroccan Berber can complement a multitude of different styles, softening the severe edges of hard furnishings or enhancing wooden finishes. The origins of these incredible rugs can be traced back thousands of years, playing a vital role in forming the identity and culture of the Berber tribes. The Origins of the Berber Rug The Berbers, or the ‘Imazighen’ (‘Free’ or ‘Noble’ people), are part of the Indigenous population of North Africa, now settled in areas including Libya, Algeria and Morocco. They were bound together by the Berber language, but over the years this became diluted by Europ...

Choosing the right flat roof in London , tips and hints! The general consensus associated with flat roofs is normally one of worry and concern. Poor materials and shoddy workmanship are the common cause and root of the problem. Flat roofs have been around for as long as we all can remember, here in London you only have to look out of the window of the train or your own home and there are flat roofs are far as the eye can see. The question is, why worry. If a flat roof is undertaken by a competent contractor a flat roof can ​have a long life expectancy. A High end Reinforced Bituminous Membrane (3 layer felt system) is the most cost effective, tried and test system that when installed correctly has all of the following benefits, extended life-spans, ease of maintenance, proven resistance to the fluctuation of the British weather, together with high performance and cost effectiveness, a flat roof can offer a real alternative to a pitched roof. When installed and maintained correctly,. Ti...

Geometric rugs have been a firm favorite of style-conscious homeowners for many decades. Modern and elegant, this timeless style is constantly reinvented. Changes to the scale and color of a design can give a pattern a hugely different aesthetic, from quiet and subdued to bold and brash. The number of geometric designs available on the market is always increasing as designers strive to meet demands for fresh on-trend pieces, yet the roots of these designs can often be traced back hundreds if not thousands of years, with early geometric motifs being dated at 5000 years old.  Geometric rugs have been created for thousands of years with many different areas of the world having their own interpretation. One of the most famous is Northwest Persia, with many designs featuring obvious rectilinear geometry. However, the term geometry is not only confined to designs with straight lines, but also those with medallions, scrolls and arabesques.  All of these require precis...

No type of  contemporary rug  design holds quite the same mass appeal of striped rugs. They have a clean, simple aesthetic yet are enriched with a sense of fun that can really lift a room. There are numerous different styles of striped rug on the market, as this basic design lends itself to a very wide range of rug constructions; from inexpensive machine made rugs, to hand woven kelims and luxurious hand knotted rugs . Striped rugs can vary greatly in design too, with thinner stripes giving a more subtle, textural feel, and wider stripes making more of a statement. Striped rugs have been popular choices for interiors for hundreds of years. Find out more about more about what makes them so special. Traditional Striped Rugs – The Kelim A kelim, or flatweave, is a type of rug that is woven with only warp and weft threads and no pile. This style of rug dates back to ancient times, and was used by tribal and nomadic people all over the world due to its light flexible nature and eas...

Energy saving and roof insulation A quarter of the heat loss from homes occurs through roofs in uninsulated attics. Installing insulation in your attic or attic is a great way to save energy and prevent heat loss. While many see insulation as an unwanted additional cost to their roof or home project, it will pay for itself many times over in energy savings over its lifetime. If you replace more than 25% of the roof, the insulation must be installed and meet the minimum energy performance level to meet current building codes. Properly insulating your attic has many benefits, including: Reduce your heating costs Improve your home's energy efficiency and carbon footprint It keeps your house warm in the winter months and cooler in the summer months Help reduce condensation problems in your home Types of insulation for your roof Open Attic - In attics that have not been converted for home use, laminated coil insulation is usually installed between the ceiling joists. We tend to use grou...

Carpet advantage 1 - sound and heat absorption Many modern homes are filled with flat, hard surfaces that reflect sound and heat. The problem is most severe in open spaces or rooms with high ceilings and hard floors where echoes and cold currents are unacceptable. Carpets, even with short piles, provide excellent insulation. Carpet advantage 2 - comfort and coziness Comfort is an essential element of any home and it is a pleasure to wake up every morning on a plush carpet. Carpets are a great addition to any room in the house, not just the living room. They provide a soft surface to walk on or sit on and children will always appreciate the comfortable space to play. Carpet Benefits #3 - Beautiful details Carpets can add a finishing touch to any interior design. Carpet designs can add extra dimension and texture to a room. Carpets can also increase light levels and highlight a room's assets. Carpet Benefits #4 - Express your style A great way to add art to a room without cluttering ...