Nowadays we find a huge range of different wall coverings made out of various materials, each of which is popular for its own reasons. The public didn’t always have as much choice though, as a brief look at the history of wall coverings shows.

Paint is the oldest type of wall covering we know of, and there is evidence of humans decorating their living space with ‘paint’ as much as 40,000 years ago. Continue reading →

Whether you’re decorating your own home or kitting out a commercial showroom or office, first impressions are key. You want visitors to walk into a room and simply be knocked back on their heels by the beauty they’re confronted with.

You would be forgiven for thinking that producing such a wow factor is a difficult and an expensive task, but actually it can be really easy if you choose to use decorative wall panelling. Continue reading →

Traditional flooring surfaces such as wood and stone will always be in style and look great in any setting but each comes with its own downsides, for instance in terms of maintenance and durability, which can make them impractical for certain applications. These days however you really can have the best of both worlds – modern flooring solutions that are suitable for heavy use and easy to maintain while still having the appearance and charm of traditional materials. Continue reading →

No matter what their age, their social status or their budget, when a potential buyer looks around a house one of the rooms they are always most interested in is the kitchen. The old cliché that the kitchen is the heart of the home Continue reading →

It’s a well-worn adage but in business as in life, first impressions really do count. It is that simple fact which makes your business’s reception area so important and means that you should take some time to consider what you want that area to say about your organisation. The following seven simple hints, therefore, can help you to create an amazing reception area that will convince any visitors that yours is a company that they want to do business with. Continue reading →