Here we explore the various accessories and items of furniture you can set at the sides of a fireplace to pull a style together or draw attention to the fireplace as the main feature.

Most toilets are designed to last around 50 years, though this is only a guide and will depend on a number of factors. The more use a toilet gets, the shorter you can expect it’s lifespan to be. It may also not last as long as you’d like if it was not installed properly, or if it is treated incorrectly. You can take steps to increase the life expectancy of your toilet, including proper maintenance.

A dark colored paint used on wood or metal trim can create bold lines in a space, and help to draw attention to particular areas in a room. A dark trim is also excellent for setting a modern and contemporary tone, and injecting some interest into a space without making the whole room feel dark or dreary.

House foundations can be painted in any color you like, but neutral or subtle colors tend to work best. Gray, brown, beige, white, and black are commonly chosen as house foundation colors, but shades of dark blue or green can also work well.

Kitchen drawers come in all sorts of sizes, dimensions, designs, and styles, but the fundamental components of a kitchen drawer are all pretty much the same. If you are building a kitchen drawer from scratch, or if you’re constructing a drawer from a flatpack kitchen, then it’s useful to have an understanding of each component and how they work.

Yes, absolutely! Painting your walls the same color and shade as your kitchen cabinets will create a look of uniformity and consistency, which is key when creating any good decor style. If you’d prefer not to paint your walls and kitchen cabinets in the same color, that can work brilliantly as well.

Wall tiles come in a huge variety of styles and sizes to suit any taste and any kitchen or bathroom. Choosing a wall tile size can be a tricky decision, so it can be useful to understand the pros and cons of different wall tile sizes before you embark on your renovation project.Here we look at standard and non-standard wall tile sizes, and how wall tile size can impact the finished results.

Green is absolutely thriving in the world of interior design right now, as it continues to grow in popularity as a paint color, fabric color, and furniture color in home decor. Here we explore some of the best shades of green that are trending at the moment, along with green hex codes and how to use these colors in home decor.

Purple is one of the lesser-used colors when it comes to interior design, but it can be used to great effect if you want to invoke a sense of elegance and glamor, or if you are creating a space based on a spring-time floral theme.

Cathedral ceilings are a controversial topic amongst many designers since they offer a wide range of advantages and disadvantages to the homeowner. Here we investigate exactly what a cathedral ceiling is and look through the history of the cathedral ceiling. We also explore the pros and cons of cathedral ceilings to help you gain an understanding of whether this type of vaulted ceiling would work well in your home.

You will typically find a balcony dimensions of 4 feet in depth and 10 feet in width. The balcony depth should be at least 1.5 to 2 feet. And depending on the type of balcony, dimensions vary. Here are the suggested dimensions for common balcony types.

The standard height for a towel bar is 48 inches, though a few inches higher or lower can work for many people. Here we look at the points you should consider when setting the height of your towel rail, along with the recommended height of towel rails for people with limited mobility and disabilities, as well as the most suitable towel bar heights for children of different ages.