We’re fascinated by trends, future home technology and the latest finishes. However, one of the biggest mistakes we can make when renovating is to follow a trend. Renovating a home is both a stressful and expensive undertaking. It takes time to plan, energy to carry out and pulls at our purse strings, often harder than we’d like.

A lifetime of clutter can be overwhelming. As our homes get smaller and our lives become even more busier, clutter can creep in without you noticing.

Read are our guide to help you declutter your interior and keep it organised.

While you may have chosen to live in a smaller apartment or townhouse, creating the feeling of space is still high on the priority list for many.

Thankfully, you don’t need to knock down walls or think of creative ways to extend the footprint to make your pad feel spacious. Implement some of these tips and your focus will be less on your home’s petite proportions and more on its style.

Overtime, our homes can end up overwhelming us. Where once an interior was restful and welcoming, it can become suffocating thanks to a build-up of clutter and stuff you feel you can never part with. Our homes are filled with little treasures of memories and everyday objects we’ve acquired over time. From Tupperware and kitchen gadgets to photos and kid’s toys, the stuff in our interiors greatly dictate how we live and can have a habit of taking over.

We’ve all found ourselves feeling bored and tired of our interior. Where coming home no longer feels exciting, the interior is looking a little warn or you’ve completely outgrown the space. Maybe your personal style has evolved and your interior just isn’t keeping up.

Shopping. Some people love it and some people loath just the thought of it. Regardless, we can all agree shopping for the home can take a lot of time and energy. Whether you’re furnishing a new home, updating your décor or looking for one or two special items to complete your interior, homewares and furniture shopping can be a challenge.

Feeling like your home is lacking a bit of personality? There’s something alluring about walking into a house that feels like a home and reflects the owner’s personality so perfectly. Your interior may present beautifully, with well-designed furniture, high-quality finishes and a practical layout, but could be missing that homely vibe. 

At the start of a new year, we have the energy and mindset to overhaul our lives. From fitness resolutions to career goals, January is a big time for many. While you're aspiring to a new you, why not share a little of the focus on your interiors?

Before you take out the paint chips and list all your furniture on Gumtree, instead of embarking in a total makeover, we suggest you simply start with a refresh. 

Here are some easy interior updates you can get started on over the summer that will enhance the look and feel of your space. 

Having a young family doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice your style in favour for a hardy kid-friendly interior. With our tips, you can still achieve a stylish and Instagram-worthy home, yet one that’s practical and can handle all that comes with little people. 

Achieving the perfect family home doesn’t need to be all practical, nor does it need to be all about the kids! You can create an aesthetically pleasing space that reflects your personality and the way your family lives while ensuring it is still functional. 

From storage ideas to furniture selection, here are six tips that will ensure your home can handle the demands of daily life and still remain beautiful and stylish.