Feature image credit: Home Designing For most of us living in London, space is an issue: you could probably do with a little more room between the dining table and the wall, for example, or you’ve stopped buying new clothes because you can’t shut your wardrobe doors. We’ve been told time and time again that light colours help to make a room feel bigger, but what else can you do to create a sense of space, light and calm?
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Selling your house? Get it picture perfect with these tech startups
When your house doesn’t sell overnight, it’s easy to hang the blame on your estate agent. But there are loads of things you could be doing to give it a boost. Given our usual enthusiasm for on-demand, tech-driven startups, we shared a few tips with Tepilo’s Sarah Beeny to see if we could come up with the ultimate how-to guide.
A spring declutter in 6 easy steps
How do you know when it’s time to get the spring cleaning underway again? Is it when the daffs are out, the birds are doing their thing, and the big yellow ball in the sky seems to be producing a bit of warmth? Or is it – like us – when #springcleaning starts threatening to trend on Twitter?
Moving house in London: 5 life hack services that’ll sort you out
Feature image: The Guardian Gone are the days when searching for a new home in London meant scouring dodgy estate agent windows and booking a viewing with no idea what awaited inside. These days, we’ll have surveyed the area via Google Street View and enjoyed a 360-degree virtual tour from the comfort of our sofa before we send our first speculative email. In fact, despite its reputation as one of the most stressful things we go through in our lives – even more so in the chaos of London’s streets – moving house needn’t be a headache.
Moving in together: two people, one flat, no space
Feature image credit: Buzzmove Were you to stumble upon AskMen while scouring the internet for information about moving in with your partner, you’d be left with the impression that it’s only a good idea if you are: a middle-aged man still living at home eager to save some money on your rent and utility bills, or sick of your commute and your boy or girlfriend lives closer to your office.
Festive makeover tips: 8 Christmas decorating ideas for small space living
The festive markets are in full swing, twinkly lights have been switched on across the country, and soppy supermarket ads have flooded our TV screens. It’s official, people: Christmas is almost upon us, which means it’s time to get your tree up and the seasonal decorations hung for all to see – if you haven’t already. There’s no excuse not to get involved in spreading Christmas cheer, so even if your home is more compact than most, don’t let that put you off embracing the festive season. There are lots of ways you can decorate your London flat to make it all cosy and sparkly this Christmas – here are some of our favourites. Go miniature Small space living doesn’t mean you should go without a Christmas tree, but it might mean you’re best suited to a smaller – and, we think, cuter – one. With a miniature tree, you can…
Infographic: what not to buy people for Christmas
So here we are again, with just a few weeks until Christmas Day, social engagements booked in for most evenings and, let’s be honest, not many presents purchased. But don’t panic – there’s still time. There’s no need to get yourself into a panicky, sugar-fuelled shopping frenzy on Christmas Eve and end up with bags full of unwanted Christmas gifts. Nobody loves the idea of handing over a multipack of air freshener to their favourite aunt come Christmas Day’s present exchange, or a pair of XXS SpongeBob SquarePants Y-fronts to their brother. Want to know how to avoid any last-minute, awkwardness-inducing present buying? Well, we can help. We asked the nation what’s cluttering up its houses and put together the infographic below, so you’ll at least know what not to buy your friends and family this Christmas. Thinking about getting them this season’s bestseller? Think again. Got your eye on some fancy new togs for them? We wouldn’t recommend it. There’s…
Alternative living: the highs and lows of life on London’s canal boats
With house prices showing no sign of dropping, life on London’s canal boats seems more appealing than ever. We went down to the waterfront to find out how it works.
Talking storage: the secret lives of collectors
Storage – or a lack thereof – is a common gripe among homeowners, but for collectors, this problem reaches a whole new level. We’re all guilty of having stuff around the house, but when it comes to collecting, how can you proudly display your valuables at the same time as keeping clutter to a minimum? We first explored this when we chatted with some Comic Con attendees, but, more recently, we caught up with a few avid collectors to find out a bit about their hoarding habits and storage solutions. Meet George, Chris, Jan and Lee, who together boast some very impressive and eclectic collections indeed. For George, who collects stamps and postal history of Spanish and Portuguese colonies, his journey began aged seven when he was given a collecting starter pack for Christmas. ‘I resumed collecting once I was in my mid-twenties, when I had the disposable income to…
Storage ideas for your London flat: amazing organisation
We Londoners have it pretty darn good: beautiful architecture, great food and drink, more history than you can shake a stick at and culture up to our eyeballs. One thing we are short of, though, is space. Cramped tube carriages, elbow-knocking supermarket aisles and crowded pavements are just some of the battles we must face when trying to get from A to B each day. With square footage at a premium outside, it makes sense that we’re a little squeezed at home, too – but there are things that can be done about this. As well as putting your extra bits and bobs in storage with Boxman for a little while, you can declutter the stuff you need day in, day out, with some nifty storage ideas. Kitchen cupboards What’s worse than trying to locate a pot or pan and having endless lids, colanders and sieves rain down on you?…
Preparing for a baby: top tips on how to organise your home
Babies may be small, but the space they take up is not. From cribs and clothes to feeding equipment and travel essentials, it’s amazing just how much stuff you’ll need to buy for your little one. So that your home isn’t overrun with nappies, bottles and babygros before he or she has even arrived, be sure to have a good old clear-out of every room and put what you don’t need in storage. You’ll appreciate every spare bit of space you can find – trust us. Here’s what we recommend you hold on to when you’re preparing for a baby, and what you could probably do without. And anyway, as we always say: it’s not goodbye – it’s see you later. Check out the Boxman home page for a little more information on how we can help you get your home ready for your little one. See also… Moving in together:…
Don’t just use your spare room for storage: solutions to transform your space
There are so many wonderful ways we can make the most of our spare rooms, yet, for some reason, we insist on seeing them as simple storage solutions and filling them with household junk we’ve got no other place for. Where should you put that 17-year-old tricycle? How about that collection of novelty coasters? No longer shall you resort to stuffing it in your spare room, wincing as you turn the handle at the clutter-filled horror that awaits – it’s time to reclaim your space. Read on for some of our favourite ways to breathe new life into your spare room and make it a real part of your home. Gym Fitness fanatics may want to use the space for their very own gym. Wave goodbye to the days of queuing up for the treadmill, and say hello to being able to exercise in private, far removed from the sweaty, gym-going masses.…