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  • INFORMAL GARDEN DESIGN (Nov 2002)
    In the same way that weekend homes tend to be designed for a less formal, relaxed lifestyle, so too do the gardens of such homes. While it is true that formal city houses lend themselves to more formal gardens.....[Read on...]

  • A WEEK-END HOME IN THE CITY? (Oct 2002)
    Many people dream of a weekend home in the country; somewhere they can relax, express themselves with as minimalist or over-the top decorating as they please, and with only the things they like around them.....[Read on...]

  • DESIGN WITH ACTIVITIES IN MIND (Sept 2002)
    At the start of the planning process, many people consider an addition to their existing home.  It can be cheaper than the price of a new home, especially when you include realtors, Removal company and legal fees. Before you make any decisions however, look at how you live and how your current home can be adapted to fit your needs....[Read on...]

  • PRIORITISING CHANGE (August 2002)
    As an antidote perhaps to the busy urban lifestyle, there is an increased need for space and light. Summer is outside the window, but there is no easy way to enjoy it from indoors. The house and garden needs changing, but how and where to start?...[Read on...]

  • DESIGN YOUR HOME FOR SUMMER LIVING (July 2002)
    Summer is the time when God presses the eject button and we all spill out of our homes, offices and factories in search of a summer holiday. ...[Read on...]

  • BACK TO NATURE (June 2002)
    Chelsea is the most prestigious horticultural event in the world. While its pavilions are full of the best plants and flowers in the world, around the edges, stalls display ...[Read on...]

  • INDOOR PROJECTS (May 2002)
    Remodel your kitchen with a minimum of fuss and maximize this important room in your home. Whether you are interested in kitchen lighting, appliances, repainting kitchen units...
    [Read on...]

  • LANDSCAPING TIPS (April 2002)
    As with every home design redevelopment project, you need to know what you are trying to achieve. If your requirements are simply for an increase in living space, many options will be open to you. The trick is to...[Read on...]

  • IF YOU WANT A JOB DONE PROPERLY (March 2002)
    By March, those New Year's resolutions to get more out of life, maybe convert the attic, remodel the garden, paint the kitchen, or develop a water garden really start to nag at us. It's easy to get so caught up with life...[Read on...]

  • AS THE BIRD SONG BUILDS (Feb 2002)
    As the bird song builds and the first spring bulbs come up in our Surrey garden, thoughts turn to home improvements. We have had so many enquiries about kitchen remodelling; I thought we should start there...[Read on...]

  • GEAR UP FOR GREAT NEW THINGS (Jan 2002)
    This is the time of year to gear up for great new things. January sales tempt us with offers of new products and services. But before you go ahead and snap up that bargain, do you know what you need?...[Read on...]

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