With over half the year already disappeared (Christmas, anyone!?), what are the garden trends that have emerged this year?  If 2018 was all about wood effect tiles and ecology in our green spaces, then what has 2019 thrown up?  Read on: Hmmm, Wallpaper? Yes, that’s […]

One of the most desirable features of any Spanish holiday home is an outdoor swimming pool. While back in Blighty we would consider a private pool in your garden as a luxury feature, not so in Spain where a pool is a staple of everyday […]

With it being a sensitive topic to many, what can we do to help combat climate change? Recently, climate change is having dramatic effects on the environment across the world. Glaciers are shrinking, ice on rivers is breaking up earlier than it should, animals are […]

It’s one of the best parts of your home that welcomes your guests as they arrive at your doorstep. Passersby and neighbours get a glimpse of your personality through it. Well, it’s actually one of the ways they judge what the homeowner’s like. For you, […]

The issue of poor air quality in our cities and built up areas is an ongoing talking point. For example, the Guardian reported earlier this year that London had hit the legal limit of air pollution for the whole of the year in less than […]

The external areas surrounding your home can be turned into a beautiful and inviting outdoor leisure space where you can spend time with your family, have some quiet time alone and host parties over the weekend. If you’re looking to spruce up your home’s exterior, […]

Whether it’s a new patio or a decorative feature wall on the agenda, with summer fast approaching, there is no better time to make a start on creating your dream garden. Lee Dunderdale, product manager for Bradstone, shares his design considerations for homeowners looking to […]

The very first thing that anybody has to face when visiting your home is your lawn. The way your lawn looks is the first impression that you can have on your guests. A filthy lawn with outgrown weeds and patches of grass on it doesn’t […]

The Scandinavian style has taken social media by storm over the past few years with people posting pictures and ‘how-to guides’ on transforming your home into a cosy ‘hygge’ getaway. The hygge way of life is to make people feel cosy, comfortable and to make […]

The changes of the seasons can play havoc with your outdoor space. Whether it’s due to too much sunshine in the summer months, or too much frost in the winter, it can often be difficult to keep your garden well-presented every month of the year. […]