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Latest Interiors gets ready for summer in the garden with the hottest outdoor furniture and accessories

We’re tired of politics, cold weather, and volcanic ash clouds ruining our chances of escape. We want the air to warm, and the sun to start shining – and we want to sit outside soaking in some much needed vitamin D. This week, Latest Interiors braves the late spring chill to look at some lush garden furniture. We can’t wait for things to warm up… Read the rest of this article »

Three in one

Latest Homes takes a look at a fabulous family home in Lewes that comes with many added extras

When the owners of this amazing property took it on 10 years ago it was a rather neglected gem. Originally built as a school house it had over the years undergone many changes, some structural, some superficial. In its last incarnation it was home to a group of disparate offices, small businesses that had carved up the larger spaces so little of the true beauty of this quite magnificent house could be seen.. Read the rest of this article »

Latest Homes talks to Alison Jones of local accountancy firm Spofforths about their specialist services for the lettings industry

Spofforths is a family business going back 100 years. It was started by two brothers in Worthing and is still run by three of their sons, Mark, Alex and Richard Spofforth. They are now the largest accountancy firm in West Sussex with offices in Worthing, Horsham and Chichester. Their Brighton office, now in its fifth year, was their first move into East Sussex. Read the rest of this article »

An expansive new showroom makes finding new home furniture and accessories easy at House Plan Interiors

Passers by may have noticed that the House Plan Interiors showroom on North Street has doubled in size following their move into number 27 North Street. The popular store has featured hand-built upholstery and bespoke curtain-making services for several years, but their expansion means they now have the space to show greatly expanded ranges of cabinet furniture and an amazing range of wardrobe systems with sliding and opening doors.

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Business Community Partnership
The Business Community Partnership’s (BCP) AGM 2010, hosted by the Ramada Hotel Brighton on 20 April, was a great success with representatives from all sectors in attendance. 2010 has already seen many exciting and positive changes for the BCP thanks to the work of their staff, Board of Directors and new CEOs Judith Cousin and Bill Giddings. Read the rest of this article »

Latest Interiors keeps it soft underfoot with marvellous natural carpets to sink your feet into

Floor finishes have a huge impact on the look and feel of your home. If recent trends for wood and laminate flooring have left you hankering after something a little softer underfoot, be assured: modern carpets will bring texture, light and warmth into a space. Natural and eco-friendly products are still top of the bill – we want our products clean, green, sustainable and easy on the eye. This week, Latest Interiors finds the beauty in natural carpets… Read the rest of this article »

Garden designer and horticulturalist Oliver Borrow adds a room to our outside space and gets busy de-weeding

I have recently teamed up with another local businessman who I discovered offering a fabulous product: garden rooms.

I have often thought that I need an extra room in my home; personally I have wanted a larger office which is separate from the house and, being a garden designer, what better place to have an office than in the garden? It would enable me to have a highly insulated, heated room with lighting and all the mod cons looking out through large, double glazed bi-fold doors onto a beautiful garden.
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Embrace the lighter evenings with Kelly Hoppen’s designs at Shutterly Fabulous

British summertime is officially here, so it’s time to start making the most of the longer and increasingly balmy days. If you’re thinking of giving your tired windows a new look, shutters can offer you an ideal balance between style and functionality. Read the rest of this article »

Helping landlords get their voices heard and making best use of the city’s housing – that’s the aim of a new range of services set up by Brighton & Hove City council. A dedicated telephone line is now available for landlords to call with any enquiries about housing benefits, grants, acquisitions and help with empty properties. Access this service by dialling 01273 290519. Read the rest of this article »

Roller, Venetian, Roman, vertical and a full range of brilliant window dressing solutions at Sussex Blinds

Sussex Blinds is a good name but one that tells only a part of the story. Experts in making all kinds of blinds, yes, but the company is also excellent in a wide range of alternative window coverings and in soft furnishings and upholstery. Read the rest of this article »