For beautiful homes; heritage shutters from Mitchell & Dickinson
A new collection of heritage shutter solutions from Mitchell & Dickinson combines aesthetics with sustainable living and modern comfort.

Outdoor kitchen space – for so much more than cooking!
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.

The essence of the Orient from Keller
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.

Caple introduces the largest farmhouse sink to its range
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.

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.