When you’re undertaking a big project like a home renovation, there are lots of decisions to be made. One of the most important, is which materials you’ll choose for everything from your floors to your ceilings. There are many reasons why you should consider oak as your material of choice for a number of different…
If you’re tired of looking at the same four walls, you’ll be happy to hear that you can make a big difference to your living space on a small budget. With a few simple changes and some quick and easy DIY, you can revive even the most tired-looking space. Add an accent wall An accent…
Oak worktops are a really simple but effective way to transform your living space. As well as looking great, they are durable, timeless and can even be re-sanded and re-finished if you fancy a change in the future. Oak worktops for your kitchen This is perhaps the most obvious use of oak worktops, which is…
How to decorate this summer and match with your oak furniture Re-decorating your home is a great way to invigorate a tired space without breaking the bank. If you fancy a change but are struggling to decide on a colour scheme, or you’re wondering which colours work best with your oak furniture, then you’ve come…
Growing your own fruit and veg has seen a massive surge in popularity during the Coronavirus lockdown, with seed manufacturers reporting an increase in sales and the Royal Horticultural Society revealing a spike in visits to its website. If you’re considering growing your own – or want to extend your current veggie plot – raised…
Spending time in nature is good for both your physical and mental health. Whether you want to read a book listening to birdsong, invite a few friends over for a socially distant BBQ or harvest your own fruit and veg (or all three!), it’s not too late to get your garden looking great for the…
If you’re fed up of staring at the same four walls, our top interior design trends for your solid oak mantel this summer could be just what you need to liven up your living space. Use a natural colour palette when accessorising your solid oak beam As many of us look to nature to help…
We know that an oak floating mantels may not be the usual first choice Father’s Day present. However, buying an oak floating mantel shelf for your dad may actually be the best Father’s Day gift he’s ever had. Here’s why… Oak floating mantels are ideal lockdown Father’s Day gifts Even though lockdown rules are beginning to…
With many of us now working from home for the foreseeable future, making a home office where you can work comfortably and productively has never been more important. Whether you’re lucky enough to have a spare room in your house that you can use as an office, or just a space in the dining room…
With many of us spending more time at home than ever before, now is the perfect time to make a dent in your DIY ‘to-do’ list. Here are 3 reasons why you should add installing floating shelves to your list, if it isn’t there already. Floating shelves make use of unused wall space One of…