Inspirational Icarus surface from Königstone
Icarus from Konigstone's Athena Collection is a stunning quartz surface that mimics the look of natural stone while offering the durability and low maintenance of quartz.

Planning permission considerations when replacing windows
Replacing doors and windows entirely, installing double or triple glazing in a listed building, or making alterations that significantly impact the historic fabric of a property may require consent. Mitchell & Dickinson

Striking the right balance between ventilation and heat savings
Draught proofing in older buildings should never come at the expense of necessary ventilation. The goal is to make a building more comfortable and energy efficient while respecting its original design and ensuring it continues to breathe properly.

Draught-proofing solutions for period homes
Historic England conducted a study on traditional wooden sliding sash windows, where repairs and draught seals reduced air leakage by 86%, and additional secondary glazing cut it by 96%.

Bradford Garden Centre adds fresh fish to its retail offering
 Bradford Garden Centre adds fresh fish to its retail offering A Bradford garden centre has added a weekly fresh fish offering for its customers. Mobile fishmonger Jody Douglass from The Grimsby Fish

Create a cottage feel with pastel tones The Downham basin from Thomas Crapper is the perfect choice to bring a cottage feel to your ensuite or cloakroom especially when placed on this lovely pastel pink vanity unit.

Choose Cool Grey with polished brass for a luxury finish in the bathroom
41941c15 April 2025Choose Cool Grey with polished Pictured are the new Cool Grey tiles, with Montero shower handset and Montero slide rail with bracket in polished brass all from Thomas Crapper.

Assessing heat loss from draughts
Often the occupants know all too well where the main sources of draughts are! Mitchell & Dickinson assesses your heat loss.

Draught proofing in historic buildings
Out of 30 million homes in the UK, 6 million were built before 1919. Many remain unimproved, featuring little or no draught-proofing, single-glazed windows, minimal loft insulation, solid walls and uninsulated floors.

Warmer tones in the kitchen for connection with nature
Joanne Bull, marketing manager for Königstone, comments on the recent trend for warmer toned kitchen surfaces so the homeowner can connect more with nature.

Beloved historic brands in combination for a fabulous cloakroom
Pictured is the Harwood basin in white with 1920 Cross head three hole wall mixer in polished brass from Thomas Crapper.

Natural Harmony in the kitchen with Keller
Keller’s latest Natural Harmony perfectly kitchen displays Japandi qualities such as clean, modern lines and is ultra-stylish too.

Classic features create beautiful bathrooms
Pictured on the left is the stunning Marlborough washbasin with washstand 635mm complete with brass fittings for an authentic and elegant look. On the right is the Low-Level 814 Cistern in Matt Black with a ‘Beer pull' lever, all from Thomas Crapper.

Be bold with your next cloakroom design
Pictured is the 814 low level cistern in Matt Black from Thomas Crapper

Pans for people who love cooking with Caple
Designed for peak performance, two stylish new pan sets from Caple excel on induction hobs due to their encapsulated base; yet they will work on any hob type!

Hole Park is Garden of the Year finalist
Hole Park Gardens, near Rolvenden in Kent, has been announced as a finalist in this year's prestigious Garden of the Year Award