We all tend to focus most of our Christmas decorations on our living rooms, but as life really revolves around the kitchen, why not save some tinsel and lights for heart of the home? Add a Christmas tree If you've got space in your kitchen, why not see if you can fit in an extra Christmas tree? You're always popping...

Splashbacks are vital for protecting your kitchen walls from stains and splatters - either from food bubbling away on the hob or enthusiastic washing-up (is there such a thing?). But practical needn't mean pedestrian - with a range of materials to choose from, you can use your splashback to add real flair to the look of your kitchen. Read our...

The clocks are about to change and though the weather's been mild, it's starting to cool down and really feel like autumn. So now's the time to start thinking about heartier meals - at the end of a long day, you need food that both comforts and nourishes. Here we've picked five of our favourite autumn recipes... Nigella's chicken Cosima...

Do a bit of homework Before you measure and buy replacement kitchen doors, have a read of the News & Tips section of our site, and browse our full range of styles. You'll find inspiration, advice including how to measure for new kitchen doors, and with hundreds of style-and-colour combinations to choose from, hopefully you'll also find your perfect match...

The days are getting that little bit shorter and there's more than a hint of autumn in the air. It's time to start thinking about creating a warm, cosy atmosphere in your home. And there's nothing like a new season to put you in the mood for sprucing up the house. Here's a few of the home interiors trends we'll...

Summer dining should be fresh, quick and simple - less time spent slaving over a stove means more time relaxing outside with family and friends. Here we've chosen a handful of easy recipes that are perfect for the hot weather. Tabbouleh Tabbouleh is an easy, healthy dish that makes a fantastic summer supper - it's filling without being heavy, and...

Here in the UK, we're enjoying a good stretch of hot, sunny weather (let's hope we haven't jinxed it by saying that). But we're not used to sunshine for days on end! Here's a few tips and tricks to help you stay cool at home this summer... Close the curtains It sounds counter-intuitive but keep curtains and blinds closed, especially...

If you're planning a complete kitchen renovation, the first thing you need to think about it is the actual layout of the room. How are your units going to be arranged? What shape works best for your kitchen? Here we take you through the five main kitchen layouts... Single-wall This layout is usually found in small apartments, open-plan living spaces...

Fuelled by lockdowns, sales of caravans and motorhomes rose by nearly 22% in 2021. And the number of houseboats on London waterways has gone up by nearly 60% in the last six years. When you look at the rising cost of living and inflating house-prices, it makes sense. Holidays abroad can be expensive, and though the nomadic lifestyle isn't for...

We should all be making the effort to use less plastic, as it's piling up in landfill sites, polluting our oceans and endangering our wildlife. It's not easy, though - fruit and vegetables come wrapped in plastic, fish and meat are wrapped in the stuff, plastic containers make food storage a doddle, and tea or coffee to go makes long...