Having our cake and eating it is always a great feeling! We want to have style and beauty in our homes. However with the need to save energy and also to save money, do we have to compromise on looks to get efficiency

There are some truly beautiful surrounds for fireplaces of all descriptions available. A wooden surround set off all manner of fires, whether solid fuel, gas or electric.

When whichever partyforms a Government it is almost guaranteed that our energy bills will keep on going up. Can you ever remember them staying on one level? Or, Heaven forbid, actually going down? This means that it is more important than ever to find ways of using less energy in our homes.

Once May comes around, we’re seriously into Spring, opening our doors and letting the sunshine , well, at least the inspiration flood in! With this in mind, here’s six suggestions to bring a breath of fresh style into the hearth of your home this month.

When you’re planning to decorate and furnish a room in your home, whether you’re starting from scratch with everything brand new or remodelling an existing room, keeping a few loved pieces, it can sometimes seem a daunting job.  Here are 8 key points to think about when designing your perfect room, from the furniture to [...]

1. Gas: Glass-fronted gas fires are the most energy efficient option, and very stylish too. High-efficiency gas fires can be up to 94% efficient. When you realise that an ordinary open fire is just 15% efficient, you can see how you’ll quickly make back the money you invest in a new fire. And they’re cleaner [...]