Rugs are fantastic in very small living rooms because they help to ramp up the cosiness of the space. This is obviously something that appeals much more greatly to people during the winter because home is all about refuge from discomfort in the form of bad weather. The main problem for small lounges and living [...]

Highland fashion is definitely on trend at the moment. The autumn and winter months always see a bit of a revival of the Highland look, but the fact that so many people are into vintage style and heritage fashion at the moment means that the Highland tradition holds even greater appeal for people. Fashion on [...]

Cats are lovely animals to have around the house because they provide a bit of companionship and entertainment, but as a cat owner you have to be prepared for the fact that pets inevitably have an impact on hygiene at home. The main issue with cats is that they shed an awful lot of fur [...]

It’s important to have good acoustics in a room devoted to music practise. This goes for beginners, amateurs and professionals who like to be able to play and work at home. The thing about good acoustics is that you don’t want to sacrifice style in order to achieve them. Oddly enough, rugs really come into [...]

You’re probably well aware of the fact that you’re able to choose from a huge variety of rugs: rugs that vary in terms of the materials they are made out of; rugs that vary in terms of the patterns they feature; rugs that vary in terms of their thickness and weight; rugs that vary in [...]

It’s not always easy to tell which rugs are going to perform in the winter. The winter is certainly the biggest challenge facing rugs that are actually meant to keep your home nice and warm. Of course, any additional form of insulation is a positive, but the reality is that you want rugs that don’t [...]

Rugs in student accommodation have a real job to stay clean. The fact is simply that people are always coming and going in student housing and it is very hard to uphold a shoes-off policy, especially if you are having people over, hosting parties and all the rest that goes with the student lifestyle. How [...]

For most homeowners, it’s a glorious thing to be able to kick those shoes off at the end of the day and sink into a comfy sofa! The whole thing is ruined though if your floors are cold and hard and you don’t instantly get that feeling of being in a cosy, inviting place – [...]

Among the most popular toys for children are those little model cars that look like miniature versions of the real thing. They really grab the attention of kids, particularly little boys, partly because they are so intricate and satisfy their interests about machines like cars and trucks, and partly because it’s fun to make believe [...]

Babies might be able to hold their own and give their mums and dads a run for their money, but when it comes to their little bodies they are only delicate. This is why you have to be extra careful to make your home baby proof when you’ve got little ones on the move. There [...]