Tag: Ideas
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Living room ideas for terraced houses
If you live in a terraced house, you’re probably aware that terraced living rooms come with their own set of quirks – such as long, narrow footprints or limited natural light. But with a little design know-how, it’s possible to turn even the smallest of lounges into a space that punches well above its weight.…
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Open Kitchen Shelving Ideas from Real Renovations
Upper cabinets may be the default in kitchen design, but open shelving is the quiet disruptor bringing both airiness and artistry to culinary spaces. It’s a choice that rewards minimalism, demands organization, and invites personality—whether it’s a row of cookbooks, a favorite mug, or a pop of greenery. Across a range of Sweeten renovations, homeowners…
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5 Soft Skills that Boost Construction Sales – And 5 Ideas to Use Them Today
Missy Scherber, president of T. Scherber, a Minnesota-based demolition, excavation and waste management company, stood in front of 160 women at the 2025 Women in Construction Summit, hosted by Werk-Brau, and bared her soul. An attendee at the conference in Findlay, Ohio, in 2024, she wasn’t even sure she’d make it to her speaking gig…
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Our First Design Coaching “Client” – With 3 Kids Under 3, A Builder-Grade Kitchen And A Lot Of Ideas
A couple of months ago we put out the call to find a reader (or apparently two, more on that later) to help coach through a remodel. It was extremely hard to choose the right family/project – I wanted to do all of them. Some were a full house “where do I start – it’s…
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How to waterproof a pergola: experts tips and ideas
Waterproofing a pergola might not be the most glamorous part of your garden project, but it’s definitely important if you want to stay dry. Whether you’re working with a classic timber frame or a sleek aluminium design, the right approach will help you get more from your outdoor space, whatever the weather has in store.…
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10 ideas for living rooms with large windows
Living rooms with large windows come with so many benefits – an increased sense of wellbeing when spending time in them, the opportunity to highlight details and finishes and greater versatility in terms of how the space can be used. “Home improvement projects should increase the appeal of living room ideas, and one of the…
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Stylish Bathroom Ideas: New Design Trends to Consider
Bathrooms are the most frequently used rooms in the house. They are exposed to varying temperatures, steam, chemicals, and much more, day in and day out. As a result, these spaces often lose their shine and suffer from other forms of deterioration. You step into a bathroom for a quick power shower, but its dull…
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Living room extension ideas that improve your outdoor connection
If you’re considering building an extension, the reason why is generally defined by the need for more space. And while it’s common to see extensions created to house kitchens, if you’re opting for an extension to increase your communal spaces, you may be on the hunt for living room extension ideas. Although open plan extensions…
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9 front garden wall ideas that blend style and practicality
As well as addressing practical considerations like privacy, security and defining boundaries, front garden wall ideas can be used to add a stylish design feature to your property. Combined with other landscaping ideas such as paving, planting and gravel this will help to boost kerb appeal. When deciding what style of garden wall works best…
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14 kitchen wallpaper ideas to whet your appetite
Wallpaper was once a decorating finish reserved for use in ‘dry’ rooms, and rarely an item seen on the walls of spaces where we cook or clean. However, advances in technology have made kitchen wallpaper ideas very much a concept to be embraced and enjoyed. From bold floral prints to timeless stripes, small and subtle…