Contemporary kitchens

With new kitchen trends emerging continuously, inspired by a variety of influences, Wren Kitchens’ Darren Watts reveals his top 10 kitchen trends for self-builders to consider in 2020 The kitchen plays a vital role in the home – for many... View Article

Five common mistakes budding property developers commit

Real estate development is not the most beginner-friendly field. However, many developers start on small projects and learn from there. Still, many commit some crucial mistakes that could put them in debt for years to come, or lead to severe... View Article

Future fire compliance

Nick Rutter of FireAngel explains how to achieve ‘constant compliance’ in fire safety, exploring some of the intelligent solutions that can adapt to future needs. Following the Hackitt Review, many developers are looking to adopt its principles to ensure the... View Article

Open to smart & sustainable appliances

Phil Slater of Whirlpool UK looks at how sustainability drivers plus a trend for open plan living are being supported by innovation in modern appliances. Homebuyers seek the latest kitchen appliances and technology. With more households opting for open-plan living,... View Article

Stand out with a canopy

Phil Nash from Scotts of Thrapston discusses the many different styles and materials available for porch canopies, and the benefits they can bring Porch canopies come in many different styles and materials, are easy to install, and can add both... View Article

Rinato Deck Boards

With our range of composite non-toxic deck boards there is a style, colour and price to suit everyone. Our boards are easy to install, look fantastic and are as easy to work as wood and are recyclable. Our dual faced... View Article

Fire compliance for balconies explained

Nick Haughton of Sapphire explores the key fire compliance considerations when specifying balconies for housebuilding projects. Balconies are a cost-effective way to add square footage to apartments and give residents coveted private outdoor access. Studies have shown that access to... View Article

Out of office: Restoring the work-life balance

Work is work. Home is home. Or at least, that’s how it used to be. Increasingly, the boundaries between workplace and living space are blurring. How can the ceiling play its part in creating an equilibrium? Isabel Blanco, marketing communications... View Article

PURO Hotel, Lodz

PURO Hotels is a forward-thinking lifestyle hospitality brand that offers guests a contemporary, design- led hotel experience, without compromising on local culture or creativity. Since its inception in Wrocław in 2011, PURO Hotels has changed the hospitality landscape in Poland... View Article

Stylish new carpet launch from Designer Contracts

Designer Contracts – the UK’s largest flooring contractor – has introduced a stylish, neutral carpet collection into its wide-ranging portfolio of floorcoverings. Primo Naturals is an easy-clean, twist-pile carpet, made with 100 per cent Excellon polypropylene – a fibre recognised... View Article

IP Ratings: the facts. A simple guide to IP ratings

The term IP rating or ingress protection is used to define the level of protection provided by a casing or enclosure. The term is published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and allows enclosure manufacturers to clearly label their product... View Article