21 apps and startups for London’s couch potatoes
Do you live for rainy days? Is your first thought on Friday morning that you’re less than 10 hours away from a pair of sweats and a nice film on the sofa? If so then read on…
The ultimate man cave: 10 of the internet’s very best
We’re on the look out for London’s best man cave, but while we’re looking, here are the best that the internet already has to offer
In defence of ‘stuff’
We love a clear out as much as the next person, but recently we’ve started wondering… what, exactly, is so bad about ‘stuff’?
How Tiny Houses are hitting big in the UK
The Tiny Houses movement launched in America, but increasingly we’re seeing companies offering designs and kits in the UK. Em Kuntze explores.
17 apps and websites for the way-too-neat freak
If you’re someone who believes in the phrase ‘a place for everything and everything in its place’, then this article is for you. We’ve been trawling through the internet, looking for web-based companies that can bring some semblance of order to the messiness of a life in modern London. Read on and we’ll help you to get every aspect of your day-to-day neatly sorted.
A summer declutter in 5 easy steps
You may have noticed we have a penchant for organised living here at The Box Room. Scroll through the blog and you’ll see we’re always going on about rejecting a stressful life full of the piles and piles of things that, despite our best efforts, we all accumulate, and ending your stuffocation. So while the sun’s high in the sky and the days are long, we’ve got some advice for those thinking of having a thorough summer declutter. Trust us: there’s no better time to do it.
Moving abroad: what would you do differently?
Moving abroad affects different people in different ways. As someone who has lived in five different countries, this writer can honestly say that upping sticks and heading overseas feels very natural indeed – something that everybody should try at least once in their life, if they have the opportunity. But it’s not the same for everyone, and the first time is rarely easy, no matter what your disposition may be.
14 problems that London renters will recognise
People that love London and love space rarely find themselves fully satisfied. While miserly apartment sizes are a problem the world over, there’s something suitably eccentric about the way that London’s property is divided up and marketed. Here then are 14 space problems that London renters are bound to recognise.
Expat packing tips (and a bit of a pre-move pep talk)
What to pack, what to store and how to not regret packing things you don’t need (and storing things you don’t want) Preparing for expat life. You’re never quite so aware of how much stuff you have as when you’re trying to squeeze a flat’s worth of accumulated nonsense into a single, meagre baggage allowance. Are we right?
16 lifehack apps for expats in London
Hurrah! You’ve made it to London! Now it’s time to get with the living. With the world seemingly at your doorstep, the hardest part is figuring out how to make the most of it. These websites and apps are great if you’re feeling at a loss. So sit back, take it all in, let someone else take care of the chores, and get exploring this wonderful city.
How to buy art you fall in love with
Regular readers of this blog will know that, here at Boxman, we’re all about better living in small spaces. We’re also very into other websites that help people make what they’ve got go a bit further. One of our favourites is Artfinder – another London startup that helps people decorate their walls with original art, direct from independent artists.
Cumberbatch, Sugg and McGuigan hit big at #Boxathon for Teenage Cancer Trust
Boxman would like to thank all of the wonderful people that donated and bought items during our inaugural #Boxathon auction, held in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. As a small (but well-formed) startup, we never imagined we’d raise the tidy pots of cash we achieved today, and we very much look forward to handing it all over to this wonderful charity.