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A mother and daughter in white t-shirts and their hair in towels playfully put cucumber slices in front of their eyes in a new family bathroom.

Best bathroom design tips for a family bathroom

The bathroom is an incredibly important space for a family. From those crucial bedtime routines of the early years to bathroom hogging teenagers, a well designed bathroom can ease some of life’s stresses. It is this room more than any other shared space which must meet the widest variety of needs across a family. The early stages of room design are where functionality begins.  As experts in marble, granite, and quartz worktops,...

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a newly refitted kitchen with scandi-style wood cabinets and stylish marble worktops.

Is autumn a good time to refit your kitchen?

For some of us, the transitional season of autumn is a time of beauty and positivity. For others, it’s a time to say goodbye to the longer, warmer days of summer. Wherever you stand on autumn, it’s a season that is full of advantages when it comes to home improvements. Transitional seasons are an excellent time to work on life changes, as your surroundings play a subconscious role in supporting change. So we’ll look at the advantages and challenges of...

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a large, sunny, outdoor kitchen with quartz, granite, or marble worktops

What is an outside kitchen and how do I get it right?

Many of us have a romantic idea of cooking alfresco: the aroma of sizzling dishes mingling with the fresh air, and the laughter of family and friends filling the garden. When the reality is often being hunched over an overly smoky BBQ, this can feel a little far fetched! However, an outdoor kitchen can turn this dream into reality. With extra space, functionality, and quality materials, an outdoor kitchen can become the heart of a thriving social summer. 

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close up of a ceramic kitchen sink with marble surround. The large tap of brushed chrome is set into the marble.

Is it possible to remove limescale from marble?

Marble remains the most on-trend material for kitchen and bathroom worktops. Its natural elegance and durability make it a design must. It can fit with a range of design concepts, and is practical for keen bakers and busy family kitchens alike. While marble does not require regular maintenance, and is extremely easy to clean, like many other materials it can accumulate limescale. To enjoy your marble worktops for years to come, it’s worth understanding why this occurs...

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A luxury white marble bathroom filled with natural light.

Luxurious bathroom trends that will be popular in 2024

Do you wish your bathroom felt less functional and more like a sanctuary? Modern living has slightly altered the way that we use the rooms in our homes. From social kitchen design to living spaces that double as a workspace. While the bathroom clearly remains a space to wash and refresh, its growing dominance as a zone for relaxation and rejuvenation is striking. And this is reflected in bathroom trends. While clean lines and elegant design have been at the...

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A stylish kitchen with dramatic black and white marble kitchen island.

The most stylish kitchen trends for 2024

Hands up who’s thinking of a kitchen refit this year? Whether you’re planning a full extension or remodelling the existing space, a kitchen refit is one of the most exciting changes you can make to your home. But where do you start? If you’re struggling to work out which kitchen style works for you, it might be worth looking at current trends. While dramatic trend following can sometimes result in dated looks, taking inspiration from the most stylish kitchen trends...

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