When thinking about a new  kitchen design an island could be a great addition if you have the room. Whether you plan on having it as a focal point, or to have it with the feel of a freestanding piece of furniture or as a workstation which will hold your appliances, there is no denying that it is hugely versatile, some people even use it as their table. Although space is important when considering a kitchen island, size isn’t everything and islands can vary considerably depending on the shape and capacity of the room. It  can be tempting to make your island too big as it might seem like a…

With the need to utilise every square inch of land to make sure the ever growing population has somewhere to live, gardens are getting smaller and smaller and you often feel you don’t have enough space to truly make the most of your green space! However, even if your garden is currently unloved today I’m going to share some solutions to use what you’ve got. Working with Suttons, my top-tips will make a smaller garden look bigger and at its best during the summer, so you can go out and enjoy your garden, even if there is only room for you. Grow Vertically If your garden is small but you…

No one really mentions how much moving around you end up doing when you’re a student. Whether you’re moving back with your parents for most of the summer, moving into new student accommodation, or you’re lucky enough to be going on a year abroad, you’re always surprised by how much stuff you’ve collected over the past year. It’s all this excess baggage that makes moving stressful and time consuming. As student, you can only afford to have the bare essentials, not just because of your fund, but because most student rooms are lacking in space. Here are a few ways you can travel light through all your student homes. Capsule…

How many times a week do you opt for a meal you haven’t cooked yourself? Be it take away or eating out. Over the last few years more and more people have been opting for take away over a home cooked meal and it isn’t all down to having more disposible income (lets face it, we don’t have any!) Research published by the John Hopkins School of Public Health has claimed that people who frequently cook meals at home eat healthier and consume fewer calories, but as a society we’re once again opting for ease over health. And I have to admit, I’m one of these Today five-star kitchen splashbacks…

Weddings can be a stressful time and even though you’re excited to become Mr & Mrs, you’re starting to worry about whether or not you’re perfect wedding is going to all come together. One of these details is often the wedding video. Throughout the day, your wedding videographer will follow the bride and groom to ensure they capture those timeless moments that you’ll want to relive over and over again. There are  a few things that you can do to make sure your wedding video remains PG and it’s something you’re proud to show your grandchildren, not something you hide in the drawer for the rest of your life, never…