Interior Design Tips and Style Solutions

Are you looking for original interior design ideas to style your staircase, then look no further than our Tips and Style Solutions section. This is the place to find some brilliant guides and style solutions for getting the best results from your hallway and staircase. 
 

Staircases for smaller spaces

Many homes nowadays are smaller than they used to be. But no house is too small for stairs. You might just need to think outside of the box to maximise your space.... Read More

Home trends for 2023 to make the most of your staircase and surrounding area

The new year brings fresh ideas to everyone’s life. But your resolutions don’t just have to focus your energy on your mind and body.... Read More

Keeping your staircase, landing and hallways warm this winter

The nights are drawing in and the temperature is dropping. But how do you keep your house warm this winter, particularly as the cost of living is increasing... Read More

Making Sure Stairs Are Safe For The Elderly

We’ve talked you through what to do when your staircase starts to creak and crack – but what about when your body does the same.... Read More

Modernising Your Staircase

Your staircase should last you a lifetime. But your tastes might not..... Read More

Upcycling your stairs

We’re in an upcycling boom. The nation is saving mountains of unloved items from landfill and reducing carbon emissions by breathing new life into everyday objects..... Read More

Making The Most Of Your Hallway

In almost all properties, the hallway is the first room guests will see when they enter. Typically at the bottom of a staircase, or at least nearby, it’s an area you visit during most journeys around the home.... Read More

Spruce Up Your Home For Spring

Spring is here, the days are getting longer, and the temperature is slowly starting to rise again.... Read More

New year, new staircase

One of the top ten New Year’s resolutions is making the commitment to decorate or refurbish your home... Read More

Making the most of the windows alongside your staircase

Staircases come in all shapes and sizes, depending on the size of your property. They can be bright and airy, but also dark and confined... Read More

Considering the space under your stairs as a home office

More people are working from home than ever before – but where in the house should you work from?... Read More

Transform your staircase with stair runners

Want to carpet your stairs but also want to show off its wooden features? Stair runners could be the perfect answer. Stair runners can help to transform your stairs and make them stand out – whatever your chosen style is... Read More

Summer colours for your staircase

Summer is officially here, and for all the time we can now spend enjoying the outside world, it’s not a time to forget about how your home looks and feels... Read More

Should you carpet your stairs?

We love staircases. We live and breathe them. Small ones, tall ones, curved ones, split level ones. We can’t get enough. .... Read More

Going bold with contrasting colour schemes to make your stairs stand out

If you are tired of decorating with plain colours and you want your stairs to stand out and be a real focal point in your home, contrasting colours are the way to go.... Read More

Best of both: Combining metal and wood in your staircase

There are lots of decisions to make when you are looking to revamp your staircase or choose a new staircase. Choosing what it is made of being chief among them.... Read More

The Lockdown renovation boom

The coronavirus pandemic has seen a significant rise in the number of people looking to refurbish and renovate their homes, both through bringing in tradespeople or through DIY .... Read More

Deck the halls… and stairs

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And whether you’re hosting festive parties or just want to create an atmosphere for your family to enjoy over Christmas, we’re sure you’ll be wanting to make an impression. .... Read More

Making the most of your landing areas

As you look to style your home around your stairs, hallways tend to get a lot of attention. This often means landing spaces get overlooked .... Read More

The latest home trends for autumn and winter 2020/21

The nights are drawing in, the heating is being turned up and winter is well and truly on its way..... Read More

Top tips for painting your staircase

Painting your staircase is a great way to freshen it up. Whether you are just looking to give it a different look.... Read More

Using spare time to make the most of your staircase

Staircases can last a lifetime if they’re treated well with the care and protection they need.... Read More

Top tips for creating more space in your home

Whatever the size of your home, you’re probably thinking you could do with a little more space. One option is to bring in the builders for renovations, such as extensions or loft conversions.... Read More

Is your home ready for summer?

Summer is just around the corner – a time when most of us like to be outside. But summer’s not just for making improvements to your garden and firing up the barbecue - don’t forget the inside of your home too..... Read More

Complementing your staircase with a stunning hallway

Hallways help you and your visitors flow into your home – they are the well-trodden pathways into your kitchens, lounges and, of course, all-important stairways.... Read More

Transforming the space under your stairs

We all want to make the most out of our homes, and we’re often searching for spaces to renovate - for additional uses; for improved living and comfort; and to increase the values of our homes.... Read More

Get creative with your staircase wall

The walls of a staircase are a space that are often overlooked when decorating, and in many households can be left blank... Read More

How renovating your old staircase can increase the value of your home

When it comes to property value, most us will often wonder how much our home is worth. This is inevitably followed by consideration as to how we can increase the value of our home... Read More

Wood finishing options for staircases

Wooden stairs can be made from one type of timber or a combination of several, and when well built can last a lifetime... Read More

Brighten up your home with our top tips for lighting your staircase

Your staircase is one of the main focal points of your house. A central spine that links you and your visitors with different spaces... Read More