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For beautiful homes; heritage shutters from Mitchell & Dickinson Image
A new collection of heritage shutter solutions from Mitchell & Dickinson combines aesthetics with sustainable living and modern comfort.
08 May 25
Outdoor kitchen space – for so much more than cooking! Image
KönigOutdoor are seeing people wanting separate cooking, bar and dining areas; and looking for a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces. That's why we see so many large glass panels and doors leading out into the garden.
08 May 25
The essence of the Orient from Keller Image
Keller has developed such a vast range of colours, styles and materials; flexibility in design is the company's mantra; along with prowess in sustainability initiatives. Here is the Oriental Essence scheme, a combination of warm tones with mute marble.
06 May 25
Caple introduces the largest farmhouse sink to its range Image
Caple is known for creating beautiful and durable kitchen sinks and taps and the latest addition to the portfolio is the largest farmhouse sink to date - the Hamilton, a sit-on ceramic model for 900mm base units.
06 May 25
Inspirational Icarus surface from Königstone Image
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.
29 April 25
Planning permission considerations when replacing windows Image
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
28 April 25
Striking the right balance between ventilation and heat savings Image
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.
28 April 25
Draught-proofing solutions for period homes Image
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%.
24 April 25
Bradford Garden Centre adds fresh fish to its retail offering Image
 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
16 April 25
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.
14 April 25
Choose Cool Grey with polished brass for a luxury finish in the bathroom Image
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.
14 April 25
Assessing heat loss from draughts Image
Often the occupants know all too well where the main sources of draughts are! Mitchell & Dickinson assesses your heat loss.
14 April 25
Draught proofing in historic buildings Image
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.
14 April 25
Warmer tones in the kitchen for connection with nature Image
Joanne Bull, marketing manager for Königstone, comments on the recent trend for warmer toned kitchen surfaces so the homeowner can connect more with nature.
09 April 25
Beloved historic brands in combination for a fabulous cloakroom Image
Pictured is the Harwood basin in white with 1920 Cross head three hole wall mixer in polished brass from Thomas Crapper.
09 April 25
Natural Harmony in the kitchen with Keller Image
Keller’s latest Natural Harmony perfectly kitchen displays Japandi qualities such as clean, modern lines and is ultra-stylish too.
08 April 25