The living room is one of, if not the, most important rooms in your home. For most of us, it’s where we spend the most time. It’s the place where we relax, eat and entertain. With that being the case, the most important piece of furniture in the living room should be the sofa, as it's the focal ...
5 Questions to ask yourself before redoing your kitchen
Where do I start? To make the process easier, painless and straightforward there are a few things to consider before embarking on the challenge of a kitchen renovation. It’s useful to start by considering exactly what functions your kitchen has to serve. For example, does your kitchen double as a ...
Hygiene Tips for Public Bathroom Use
Many of us have been scarred by deeply unpleasant experiences when, left with no other choice, we’ve been forced to use shabby and dirty public toilets. Many people just think public bathrooms are revolting, full stop. It is the sort of thing that gets tutted about in polite(ish) ...
How to Pair Wine With Asian Food
For the most part, wine is not an important feature of the drinking scene and local cuisine in many Asian countries. But in some countries where both Asian food and wine are prominent, it is helpful to make a few educated guesses at which wines would best fit or go well for various Asian cuisine ...
Is Staying in the new Going Out? How to Enjoy a Chilled-Out Friday Night
Picture the scene; it’s the Friday night before payday, and your friends are looking forward to a night on the town. However, you’re strapped for cash and tired after a long 40-hour week, and so begin to brace yourself for a quiet and lonely night in. There’s growing evidence to suggest that ...