Homes & Gardens

When your kitchen is in need of a major overhaul, you may be somewhat confused about where to start. Making both small and large changes throughout the room could allow you to keep some of your original appliances or colour schemes, but also breathe new life into the space. To achieve this, you may want to think about some of the aspects you currently dislike, as well as some of the trending kitchen designs that might be around for a good while to come.

Changing the taps

Sometimes, larger changes may not be needed. If you feel like your sink space looks dull or common,...

A leading housing association is set to build more than 2,000 affordable homes in Devon over the next five years as part of a £1billion investment in the regional economy.

As the largest housing provider in the South West, LiveWest has more than 15,000 homes in Devon and currently owns more than 39,000 homes across the South West.

LiveWest has stepped up its investment in the county over the past year after building 280 affordable homes made up of 98 for affordable rent, 67 for social rent and 115 for shared ownership.

In South Hams, 40 affordable homes were...

A leading housebuilder is marking its 50th anniversary by donating 1,550 trees to The Queen’s Green Canopy, helping to celebrate and honour the life of Queen Elizabeth II.

This represents a donation of 50 trees for each of our operating companies – including four regional businesses based in the South West – and head office, demonstrating the housebuilder’s commitment to enhancing the biodiversity of its sites across Britain.

Fran Leedham, Group Sustainability Director, says: “I’m proud that in our 50th year we’re able to honour and celebrate the remarkable life of Queen...

A private room where you and your family can retreat away from home is a key asset in an era where homes are getting smaller and smaller in size. In recent years, garden rooms have developed into a new space for working, playing, relaxing, and embracing nature. Whether you are undertaking a property renovation or planning to increase your property’s value, garden rooms are an asset you should not ignore.

Although owning a garden room may seem like a significant expense, the advantages are immeasurable. If you are planning to undertake a garden room construction, visit here to get...