Rooms
Explore Rooms
Latest about Rooms

The one kitchen decision that's harder than it looks: Tiles or splashback panels?
By Gabriella Dyson published
Not sure whether to choose tiles or a splashback panel for your kitchen? Here's everything you need to know before you commit

'I strongly advise against using a washing machine at night' – why you shouldn't run this appliance while you sleep
By Megan Milstead published
Money-saving hack or fire risk? Here's why using your washing machine overnight is a bad idea

I thought an L-shaped bath would be perfect for a family bathroom — but these 3 mistakes turned my wet zone into a stress zone
By Sarah Harley published
Popular for their roomy style, I thought an L-shaped bath would be a great way of combing an essential bath with a roomier shower. Here's how I got it wrong

All the space above my kitchen units does is gather dust — so I asked the experts how I could make better use of it
By Natasha Brinsmead published
Clever ways to make the space above your kitchen units work harder

The spa bathroom ideas designers are loving in 2026 — from 'bathscaping' to Japanese design
By Gabriella Dyson published
Steam showers, freestanding tubs and everything in between – these are the spa bathroom ideas designers love, for every budget, style and space

Where to dispose of rubbish that is now banned from your recycling bin under new rules
By Sarah Harley published
Worried about where to get rid of your waste now recycling rules are changing? We explore some alternative methods for disposing of household rubbish

End the damp towel pile for good — 12 towel storage ideas your bathroom needs
By Gabriella Dyson published
From ladder rails to lit niches, these are the towel storage ideas that work as hard as they look

I turned a skip find into stylish shoe storage — and it sent me down a rabbit hole of brilliant small-space ideas
By Gabriella Dyson published
From a rescued cupboard to designer-approved ideas, here's how to store shoes stylishly, however little space you have

The cleaning methods experts swear by for spotless shower tiles
By Megan Milstead published
I asked the experts for the best ways to clean shower tiles – here are four methods they recommended

How I'm complying with the new recycling rules despite living in a flat with no outside space for four (or five) separate wheelie bins
By Sarah Harley published
Dealing with waste when you don't have a garden or outbuildings is no mean feat. Here's how I've managed it to date, but will I need to re-think it?
Bring your dream home to life with expert advice, how to guides and design inspiration. Sign up for our newsletter and get two free tickets to a Homebuilding & Renovating Show near you.
