Metal swing gates are a trendy style of gate and for very good reason. If you have the space to accommodate their swing these single or double leaves gates swing open in a dramatic way to make entering your home a real experience. These are often paired with a matching wicket that sits beside them for people entering on foot that is just as beautiful as the full gate itself. Metal is an ideal material to be used outdoors, which...

DIY projects are something that is fun to occupy your time but when they actually result in a piece that is useable in your everyday life it gets even better. Making things yourself is not only far friendlier on your wallet but can also be designed to be eco friendly if you add upcycling into the mix. Upcycling is the process of taking materials they would have otherwise been discarded and transforming them into something new that reduces waste...

Polycarbonate is an incredible form of thermoplastic that is also, unusually enough, used for sunglasses because of its UV protective properties. This plastic is great for use outdoors as the covering for a modern gazebo due to the plethora of benefits that are brought to the party by substituting other roofing materials with polycarbonate The benefits cover so many different spheres it seems like there is nothing polycarbonate can’t do. It has a very high impact resistance so it can...

Your wedding day is a day you’ll remember for the rest of your life so you and your partner only deserve the best when it comes to your wedding hall decorations. Now the décor can come in many forms the main features of which are the colour palette and theme, flowers and the most important seat in the place: the couple’s table. These are a big part to get right when you have a very clear vision of what you...

Steel entrance doors have been around for a very long time but often times in the form of huge, chunky solid doors that practically need a team of people to open them. Luckily, years and many innovations later, steel doors have been transformed into thin, lightweight fixtures that can be opened easily without a reduction in their strength and safety. Steel is the ideal material (specially treated steel more specifically) for an exterior door because it is weatherproof and incredibly...

Wardrobes are a necessity in any home but they can often be bulky, take up your precious floor space and ruin your carefully planned room design. But, never fear, sliding wardrobes are here to save the day! With these innovative designs you don’t need to accommodate for a door swing and they can seamlessly be worked into your home, occasionally without people even realizing they’re wardrobes. 33 Space Saving Sliding Wardrobes The doors can slide on runners along the floor or...

LED bulbs have become increasingly popular as people become more conscious of their carbon footprint because of their eco friendly benefits. They also come in many forms, the traditional round bulb, tapered bulbs, bayonet or screw in fixtures and even imitation fluorescent tubing so you can replace just abut any bulb in your house with these bulbs with no hassle. LEDs also come in strips that you can place just about anywhere and in any shape to line your...

When you think of concealed doors the first thing that comes to mind is probably those rooms hidden behind a bookcase in old mystery novels or maybe in an episode of Scooby Doo. But these clever features aren’t just reserved for fiction, you can have your very own concealed door in your home to fill your space with a sense of fun and intrigue. It’s not all creaky swinging bookcases however, concealed doors have diversified and now you can find...

Wrought iron is a material that is often used outdoors due to its strength and hardy qualities, which makes them ideal for exterior entrance doors. Their impenetrable qualities they will be very low maintenance and will keep any unwelcome guests out and keep your family safe. However where this material really shines is, when it comes to doors like these, is their sculptural decorative qualities. 27 Beautiful and Hardy Wrought Iron Doors This material can be cast into many different shapes,...

Corrugated iron is a traditional building material that has been used for decades for everything from roofing to wall treatments and, ofcourse, fencing. This material is lightweight and cheap and can be bought by the metre at any hardware store. Another added bonus is that most times corrugated iron will come already treated to be weather resistant, which means your fence will be hard wearing and low maintenance. 25 Corrugated Metal Fences for a Stylish and Budget Friendly Fence Due to...

Fireplaces are a beautiful feature frames by a mantelpiece that automatically infuses your space with a sense of comfort and warmth. These mantelpieces can get expensive however due to the fact they they need to be appropriate to be in close contact with intense heat for extended periods of time. But never fear, there are solutions to fit every budget without compromising on aesthetics. 25 Cheap Fireplace Mantel Designs to Frame the Hearth of Your Home Due to the fact that...

Picket fences have been a traditional, quintessentially suburban feature for decades at this point. Most of the time we picture these fences painted white and constructed out of simple pointed timber boards, however there is a more modern and durable alternative. Metal picket fences come with a lot of practical benefits. Often these are made out of galvanized or otherwise treated steel that is weather resistant, low maintenance and durable making it the perfect material to be used outdoors. Metal...

Frame houses are a quick and easy building technique that is executed mostly using steel or timber. The consist of larger supporting elements filled in with smaller support structures all filled in with glass or dry walling which makes these builds easy to insulate and adapt as frame structure allows you to have complete freedom when it comes to window placement. Timber frame houses are an architectural design style that has been around for centuries, which is the go to...

Have you ever wanted a stone or marble sink for you kitchen or bathroom only to look at the price and drop the idea like a hot coal? Well acrylic stone are here to save the day! Acrylic stone is a composite material made out of acrylic resin and coloured pigments that forms a solid surface. This material comes in a wide variety of solid colours, patterns and imitation marble or stone finishes so you can fit the sink that...

Flexible shingles are a revolutionary roofing material that allows you to customize your roofing for a fraction of the price. The shingles are made out of a composite material made up of bituminous asphalt that has been reinforced with glass fibre and finished with coloured ceramic granules, which is where you get the unique finishes. They come in rolls of the thin material that can be unrolled and cut on site simply using a craft knife, which makes it really...