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Stylish, modern entryway ideas directly from the Resi portfolio
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Modern entryway ideas - how to style yours

Published Jul '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 7 min read →
2023 interior design trends for the summer
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Interior design trends 2023: get ready this summer

Published Jul '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
Home adapatations for kids
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How to prepare a baby-friendly home without moving

Published Jul '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
Cheers to your next summer holiday at home
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Holiday at home - create a vacation atmosphere without leaving the house

Published Jul '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 9 min read →
A kitchen party with an impressive spread of food and drink lining the counters
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Creating the perfect atmosphere for kitchen party pros

Published May '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 7 min read →
Topology project
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Cost-saving alternatives to your favourite design trends

Published May '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 8 min read →
© Matt Gamble
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Creative home bar ideas

Published May '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
Natural light in interior design
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How we all got obsessed with light - exploring natural light in design

Published May '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
© Matt Gamble
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Making your forever home: the most important factors to consider.

Published May '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 7 min read →
Working from home- adapting your house
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Are we over WFH and was the home office just a phase?

Published Apr '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 7 min read →
Cosy homes
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Are we all obsessed with having a cosy home?

Published Apr '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
© Veronica Rodriguez
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How to improve flow in a Victorian house?

Published Apr '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
adding value to your home without increasing square footage
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Can you add value to your home without increasing square footage?

Published Apr '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
Following interior design trends
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Is it time to detox from trend-led interior design?

Published Apr '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
Pop kitchen colours
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Colour pop for kitchens

Published Apr '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 8 min read →
Furniture upcycling
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Out with the old – in with the new – a dive into the world of furniture upcycling

Published Mar '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
Reimagine your home after kids departure
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They’ve flown the nest: a guide to reclaiming your space

Published Mar '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
Family bathroom ideas
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Family bathroom ideas for any stage of life

Published Mar '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 9 min read →
Caring for your elderly parents
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Creating space for older family members in your home

Published Mar '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
Child-proofing your house the Resi way
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How to child-proof your home the Resi way

Published Mar '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
An internal wall with glass windows is a textbook example of broken-plan living
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Broken-plan living explained

Published Mar '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
Open-plan living
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Open-plan living - the perfect choice for family life?

Published Mar '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
Multi-functional spaces for outdoor hobbies
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Creating multi-functional spaces for outdoorsy folk

Published Mar '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
Bedroom rugs
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Which bedroom rugs should you choose for your home?

Published Mar '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
A bedroom desk
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Tips for setting up a bedroom desk

Published Mar '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
Black bathroom accessories ideas
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Black accessories for an aesthetic but bright bathroom

Published Mar '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
Cabinets for a living room
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Choosing cabinets for a living room that match your aesthetic

Published Feb '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 7 min read →
Creating stylish bathrooms
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Top 5 accessories and ornaments for a stylish bathroom

Published Feb '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
Living room transformation and evolution
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The great living room transformation

Published Feb '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 11 min read →
Are home fireplaces still worth it?
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Is it time to extinguish fireplaces in the home? Is cosy living really worth the cost?

Published Feb '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 9 min read →
Choosing the right bathroom lighting
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A quick guide to bathroom lighting

Published Feb '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
Choosing the perfect bathroom heaters
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Choosing the Perfect Bathroom Heaters for Your Home

Published Feb '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
Styling a modern bookcase
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How to style a modern bookcase for a cosy reading nook

Published Feb '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
Kids bedroom decor
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Kids' bedroom decor: how to decorate your child’s bedroom

Published Feb '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 2 min read →
Find the perfect kitchen lights
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How to find your perfect kitchen lights

Published Feb '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
Creating your perfect kitchen
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Bring your cooking passion to life with your perfect kitchen

Published Feb '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
Modern living room lights
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How modern living room lights can transform your space

Published Feb '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
Selecting tiles for living room
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How to select tiles for your living room

Published Feb '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
Interior design ideas for a modern Victorian living room
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Modernise your Victorian living room

Published Feb '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
Interior design for living areas
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Design your home the way you’d like to live

Published Feb '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
Top interior design inspiration Instagram accounts
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Top Instagram accounts to follow for home design inspiration - Part 2

Published Feb '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 24 min read →
his Resi renovation in leafy Forest Hill has invited the outdoors in with plenty of pretty indoor plants to brighten the space
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Indoor plant ideas for adding greenery to your home

Published Jan '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
Stylich kitchen layout ideas
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The Top Kitchen Trends for 2023

Published Jan '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
Home storage solutions
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6 Clever Ways to Maximise your Home Storage

Published Jan '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 2 min read →
Setting up a home office
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Setting up a comfortable and productive home office

Published Jan '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 7 min read →
Choosing the right kitchen lighting
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How to correctly choose your kitchen lighting

Published Jan '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
Adding natural light into your home
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7 Ways to Add More Natural Light into Your Home

Published Jan '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
Clever kitchen storage solutions
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Declutter in 2023: Clever Storage Solutions for Your Kitchen

Published Jan '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
Interior design inspiration
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Top 10 Instagram accounts to follow for interior design inspiration - Part 1

Published Jan '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 25 min read →
Kitchen layout ideas
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Stylish & practical kitchen layout ideas

Published Jan '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
A couple renovates their home together. A woman is on a ladder painting with a man next to her doing the same.
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Which home improvements add value to your house?

Published Mar '22 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
Plants on a balcony, a great way to feel nourished and connected to the outside world.
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5 ways to make your home more eco-friendly on a budget

Published Jul '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A bathroom with large mirror and his and hers sinks.
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How to keep your bathroom clutter-free

Published Jul '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A small bathroom with great design.
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7 rules for designing an amazing small bathroom

Published Mar '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
An Industrial style side extension.
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10 tips for adding industrial style to your home

Published Feb '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
A creative fireplace design with a textured chimney breast and lots of colour.
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10 fireplace designs to keep you warm this winter

Published Feb '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
An open plan kitchen extension.
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15 more projects to inspire your home extension

Published Jan '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
Interior of a flat extension with a large wildflower painting, dining table, and sofa.
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What are the top interior design trends of 2022?

Published Jan '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
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15 projects to inspire your home extension

Published Jan '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A person doing yoga at home
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How to create a home gym or workout space

Published Oct '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
An attractive DIY wall display unit.
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How to save and create space with your walls

Published Sep '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
A large loft ensuite bathroom with rain shower.
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10 design tricks to create a light and bright bathroom

Published Sep '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A child studying
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How to create study hubs that make homework irresistible

Published Sep '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
What’s the difference between a first and second fix?
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How to use colour theory to decorate your home

Published Jun '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
A cute cat and dog being pals.
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How to create a pet friendly home

Published Jun '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
A child plays with her father as he peaks through the window of a cardboard house.

Creating a home that's ready for playtime

Published Apr '20 • 4 min read →
A desk sits in front of a window.
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10 tips for creating your own home office

Published Mar '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A dining room nestled next to the kitchen island. The room is bright with green countertops matching the green chairs.
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Adding the "WOW" factor to your dining room

Published Mar '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A large wet room with green tiling.
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How to add a wet room to your home

Published Mar '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A flat building with lots of balcony gardens going up the side.

How to create a garden on either a balcony or roof

Published Feb '20 • 4 min read →
Merton Road 162-10
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10 ways to reduce the cleaning in your home

Published Jan '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
A collection of interior decorations, gathered on a table.
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More is More: Tips for designing a maximalist home

Published Jan '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A little bee in a garden, enjoying a flower.
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How to create a garden that's wildlife-friendly all year round

Published Nov '19 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
A man installs solar panels.
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How to create an eco-friendly home

Published Oct '19 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
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House extension ideas: before and after photos

Published Jul '19 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
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5 things to know about adding a mezzanine

Published Jun '19 • 3 min read →
A home with a living roof of moss and grasses.
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Living roofs: 5 things you need to know

Published Jun '19 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
Flat extension.
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How to maximise the space in your home

Published May '19 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
child in home
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How to design a safe (fun) home for children

Published May '19 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
A family sits together on the couch, looking at an iPad.
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Maximising space for a growing family

Published Apr '19 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
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10 garage conversion ideas

Published Mar '19 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
A large loft dormer with cladding in grey slate.
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How to avoid your dormer becoming an eyesore

Published Mar '19 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A broken plan home with a half wall dividing the kitchen and dining room.
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How to achieve a 'broken plan' home

Published Jan '19 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
Tranmere Road - 8
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Bi-fold door inspiration for your home

Published Dec '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 2 min read →
Regents Park Road 178 (2 of 41)
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Contemporary home design inspiration for 2023

Published Dec '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
Bi-fold doors
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French, sliding, bi-fold - which doors are right for your extension?

Published Nov '18 • Last updated Feb '26 • 3 min read →
A tidy loft bedroom with a small desk under a bright skylight. A large bookcase sits on the righthand wall and stands next to a smart leather chair.
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5 design ideas that'll transform your bedroom

Published Sep '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A tidy all-white bedroom with a fireplace and two chest of draws.
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Best home improvement projects for your bedroom

Published Aug '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
An example of an open plan living, kitchen and dining space.
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Home improvement ideas that add value to your home

Published Aug '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A large bathroom with zigzag wood panel flooring and a skylight.
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The best bathroom features to lure in future buyers

Published Jul '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
Tools for home improvement
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5 home improvements you can do in a month

Published Jul '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
cunningham place 3 large
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Infographic: 5 Ways To Let Light In

Published Mar '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 1 min read →
A rendered 3D model of our Mum Cave design.
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Designing the ultimate personal haven for Mother's Day

Published Mar '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 1 min read →

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