About 2 years ago I turned a small bedroom into a home office. It is a place I can work at the back of the house in a space that feels like a proper work space. It’s often cluttered though…
The main reason for installing an alarm system in your home is for protection. Alarms provide added security for the property itself, the people in it and your possessions. You may want to opt for a traditional alarm, which is…
You’ll know, if you follow regularly, how fond I am of great design, and contemporary design the most. That’s why I’m thrilled to be showcasing some amazing products from the fabulous Black+Blum, a company which is passionate about beautiful, creative…
Welcome to the second in my new series, where I’m sharing more about life behind the scenes with Love Chic Living and delving into what it’s like to be a full time blogger / freelancer in this crazy digital world.…
Last year I ran a series of posts which had great feedback, on finding the best holiday home around the UK. We focused on different areas and I highlighted a new property each month. You can see the full series…
For the last month I’ve been testing out the iRobot Roomba 980, a top of the range granddaddy robot vacuum to see how it works, and what benefits it can give me and my home. More importantly is it worth…
One of our big ‘life’ plans under discussion currently, is whether or not we’re going to invest in a small property for long-term rental potential. It’s been on our minds for some time, for various reasons, but mainly for a…
Today’s post features a showcase of product from Signomatic. The typography phase is huge in fashion right now, and has been big in interiors for some time. Using text on all kinds of home accessories has been popular for a…
What are you going to do with your floors this year? We’ve definitely seen a shift in recent years from the plain and simple floor to coverings that are decorative and full of pattern and print. So what will 2018…
So with the advent of the New Year comes a new series here on the blog. After blogging for almost 6 years I wanted to find a way to document the ups and downs of life as a home and…
I don’t know about you, but our recycling bin was overflowing whilst we were in the middle of our house renovations last year. Honestly, the waste we accumulated was just crazy and we were forever at the local tip, getting…
Now we’re not all lucky enough to have a spare bedroom. All of mine are full of kids or computers so sleep solutions are tricky when we have overnight guests, but there are ways to make it easier. It’s possible…
If you’ve ever wondered, ‘how much does a loft conversion cost?’ then you must read on. It’s been 2 years now since the loft conversion in our Victorian semi was completed. I have to admit, I still can’t believe it’s…
If you’re planning on welcoming guests into your home this Christmas for a prolongued period, they’ll need somewhere comfortable to stay. Creating the ideal guest bedroom isn’t as tricky as you think, particularly when you follow these 10 easy steps…
If you follow the blog regularly, you’ll know how much a fan I am of a contemporary look. I love the clean lines, the uncluttered styling and the elimination of fussy detailing. It’s always been my go-to style, and whilst…
So the time is getting closer to when I fully reveal the kitchen makeover and give you a proper look round. Before I do that though I’ve been highlighting a few of the pieces that I’ve used, and today is…
Lighting is so important in a room scheme. But often so overlooked. It’s usually the last thing we all think of, even though we’re always being told it should be the first. So, how do you add good lighting to…
Allow me to introduce you to these beautiful white marble hexagonal wall tiles from British Ceramic Tile. I’ve just used them in my kitchen and they look incredible. For the last 6 weeks I’ve been undertaking a kitchen makeover, without…
