Are you tired of queuing for the bathroom in the morning? Adding an extra bathroom will increase your personal comfort, and increase the value of your home. Think you haven’t got enough space? You’d be surprised. Read the rest of this article »
With over 300 branches nationwide after the recent acquisition of a major high street agency, Your Move is now the biggest single branded estate agency in the UK. And with a recent refurbishment and cleaned up branding, with a smarter look that has been taken across both interiors and advertising, Sam Dunnings, branch manager, is looking forward to a bright future. Read the rest of this article »
Explore Living has announced it has launched the final phase of apartments at its desirable Grand Ocean development in Saltdean, near Brighton, good news for those searching for a new build apartment in the area. The new phase will comprise 76 one- and two-bedroom apartments and is due for completion in December 2011, offering a final opportunity to purchase one of these highly desirable homes. Read the rest of this article »
With a bit of luck, at some point this summer we’ll have sunshine and warmth on the same day – at which point the cool-boxes come out, the barbecues start smoking, and we all head outside.
If alfresco breakfasts, chargrilled sausages and cold beer is beckoning, you’ll need the right garden kit. This week, Latest Interiors gets ready for summer, and checks out the best garden furniture. Read the rest of this article »
I had high hopes for the Sackville Hotel in 2004 when its owners announced refurbishment plans with a view to regaining its five-star status. The building mysteriously collapsed in 2006 during the works. Read the rest of this article »
Like most cities, Brighton and Hove has a large proportion of leasehold properties. Technically as leaseholder you do not actually own the property. You own the space within a building, usually a flat out of a number in a block, while the freeholder owns the land on which the building sits and will be responsible for organising repairs, maintenance and insurance. Read the rest of this article »
Pressures on space in modern homes – and our increasingly complex lifestyles – mean that many of us are starting to feel boxed in. Open-plan living is an increasingly popular option for people wanting to make the most of their space. This week, we take a look at how it’s done. Read the rest of this article »
A lick of paint or a strategically placed print aren’t the only ways to liven up tired walls. The revival of wallpaper has opened the doors for a range of decorative techniques and reintroduced wall adornments that have been tucked away in hibernation for over two decades. Wondering how to make a feature wall? Make way for decals, stencils, trompe-l’oeil and even murals. Read the rest of this article »
The most ambitious road projects that we see locally today tend to involve changes to a pedestrian crossing or modifications to a cycle lane. Over 100 years ago though, a series of grand schemes to deal with traffic in the centre of Brighton were dreamed up and actioned. Each involved
the demolition of many fine buildings. I can only imagine the reaction, and cost, to similar plans being released today. Read the rest of this article »
If you want to give your home an instant, affordable spring makeover, update your soft furnishings. Cushions, throws and other accessories will change the look and feel of living and sleeping space altogether. Read the rest of this article »
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