Which Fireplace Should You Choose for Your Media Wall?
So you’ve decided on a media wall build and now you need to pick the fireplace that goes inside it. This is a different … Read more
Interior Design
Renovation advice, layouts, finishes, and interior design inspiration.
9 Popular Stair Handrail Styles for Modern Homes
I’ve rebuilt two staircases in my own homes, from swapping out tired spindles and handrails to repairing worn treads and risers and repainting the … Read more
Bedroom Ideas 2026: The Colours, Textures and Layouts Sleep Experts Are Seeing This Year
You’ll spend around a third of your life in that room, more if you count the mornings you can’t quite face getting up. So … Read more
Simple Home Improvement Ideas to Boost Space, Storage and Value
Your home is more than just a place where you live. It’s where you relax, recharge, and create lasting memories. Over time, though, even … Read more
The Ultimate Guide to Tastefully Mixing Wood Tones in Your Home
Wood brings a warmth and depth to a home that few other materials can match. In our own living room, wood became the foundation … Read more
How to Build a Media Wall with TV and Fireplace (Step-by-Step)
A media wall combines your TV and fireplace into a single built-in feature wall that looks like a chimney breast. Done well, it tidies … Read more
10 Best Handmade Small Desks for Home Offices (2026)
Finding space for a home office is still one of the most common challenges for remote workers. With hybrid and home working now firmly … Read more
How to Build Under Stairs Drawers for Shoe Storage (DIY Guide with Plans)
create your own under stair drawers
The Best Desk Alternatives in 2026 (Beyond IKEA and Argos)
If you’re looking for a new desk and you’re on a bit of a budget, you’ll most likely be thinking about buying an IKEA … Read more
Media Wall Ideas: 4 Stunning Designs to Inspire Your Next Build
If you’ve already read my guide on how to build a media wall with a TV and fireplace, you’ll know this is one of … Read more
Flooring Matters: A Simple Guide to Evaluating Your Home’s Floors
Flooring is one of the most important features in any home. It sets the tone for every room, influences how a space feels underfoot, … Read more
Acoustic Wood Panels Bring Style and Improved Sound to Modern Interiors
Walk into a beautifully designed room and you notice it instantly. The clean lines, the natural textures, the calm atmosphere. But stay a little … Read more
A Step-by-Step Guide for Painting on Plexiglass
When it comes to functional materials, plexiglass is one of the most versatile around. It is shatter resistant, easy to cut and shape, highly … Read more
Repair or Replace Timber Windows in an Older House? A Practical DIY Guide
Here’s the part that catches many people out: the worst-looking timber window in an old house is not always the one that needs replacing. … Read more
What Is a Door Blank? Types, Sizes and How to Cut
A door blank, also known as a door slab, is a pre-made door without handles, hinges, or finishes, designed to be cut to size … Read more
How to Refurbish Your Bannister and Staircase
Thinking about a bannister renovation or looking into the cost of a new bannister? Before you rip everything out and spend £800+ on a … Read more
7 DIY Timber Projects to Upgrade Your Home’s Style and Functionality
Welcome to Wood Create, where timber is one of our primary focuses. In today’s article, I wanted to share my 7 favourite timber projects … Read more
How to Build a Stud Wall or Partitioning Wall
Building a stud wall is one of the most effective ways to divide a room or create a new space, and it’s a DIY … Read more
How to Mix and Match Wood Furniture in a Bedroom
Mixing wood furniture in your bedroom can feel surprisingly complicated, even for people who love wood as much as I do. As a woodworker, … Read more
What Interior Design Styles do Young People Prefer and Why
Style can be created in countless ways, and as a furniture designer, woodworker, and interior designer, I see first-hand how the smallest details can … Read more
Looking to buy a house to renovate? Top tips and safety considerations
Purchasing a house to renovate can be a great investment opportunity, offering the chance to design a space perfectly suited to your lifestyle and … Read more
Architectural Sliding Doors and Windows vs Standard Sliding Systems
When most people picture a sliding door or window, they think of something purely functional, a practical opening that brings in light or connects … Read more
5 Signs It’s Time to Replace the Windows in Your Home
Windows do far more than frame the view outside. They shape how your home feels, whether itis warm in winter, bright in summer, and … Read more
The Unsung Heroes of Home Renovation: Choosing the Right Nails and Screws for Every Job
When you think about home renovation, it’s easy to picture power tools, paint rollers, and timber. But the true workhorses behind every sturdy structure … Read more
Designing With Purpose: How to Make Every Corner of Your Home Count
Every home, no matter its size, has corners, nooks, and edges that often go unused. These overlooked areas can quickly become dead space, but … Read more
5 DIY Projects to Upgrade Your Home
If you’re tired of how your home looks, it’s time to switch things up. The cost of transforming your space shouldn’t hinder you from … Read more
Wall Cladding Vs Tiles: Which Works Better For Homes?
Choosing the right wall finish is a big decision. Both cladding and tiles change the way a space looks, but they also affect how … Read more
Skip Hire: A Greener Choice for Woodworking and DIY Projects
If you’re a DIYer who loves working with wood, whether it’s making furniture, renovating a shed or clearing out old timber, you probably generate … Read more
Media Wall Design: Layout Tips, Mistakes to Avoid and What Actually Works
I’ll be honest with you. The first media wall I built was not pretty. The frame was solid, the fireplace went in fine, but … Read more
What To Do When Your Home Feels Stale & Dated
Your home should be a place that you look forward to spending time. If you’ve slacked in the area of making updates, it may … Read more
Renovation Days Made Easier With Off-Site Staging
Remodelling projects have a way of upending homes. Furniture, equipment, and supplies might overwhelm rooms, and day-to-day life might become more chaotic than it … Read more
Why More Homeowners Are Choosing To Knock Down And Start Again
For decades, the dream of owning a home has been about buying something, fixing it up, and slowly making it your own – and … Read more
The Top 5 Eco Friendly Furniture Brands For Family Homes
Buying eco-friendly furniture for your family home is one of the most impactful green choices you can make. Alongside reducing energy usage and being … Read more
Transform Your Space: Creating Stunning Feature Walls with Glass Mosaic Tiles
Feature walls have become a cornerstone of modern interior design, offering homeowners the opportunity to create striking focal points that define and enhance living … Read more
Design-Smart Bathrooms Start with the Right Tiles
Tiles really aren’t just a functional element for your bathroom. They can make or break your bathroom design. If you want to get the … Read more
The Difference Between Eclectic And Bohemian Interior Design Styles
Within the realm of home aesthetics, interior design wields the power to transform spaces into captivating reflections of personal style and imagination. Furniture arrangement, … Read more
How To Insulate A Pole Barn
A pole barn is a type of building that is constructed using wooden poles or posts to support the roof and walls. They are … Read more
The Best Luxury Dining Tables and Dining Sets 2025
If you’re seeking a dining table or dining set distinguished by its uniqueness and departure from mainstream retail offerings, a custom or bespoke designer … Read more
The Best Chunky Wooden Coffee Tables
In the heart of a well-appointed living space, my affection unfailingly gravitates towards a chunky wooden coffee table. There exists an undeniable allure in … Read more
Essential Power Tools for Home Renovations
Discover the ultimate toolkit to kickstart your home renovation journey. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll share my list of essential power tools for both … Read more
How To Renovate Your Own Bathroom – Step-By-Step Guide
In this post, I’m going to show you exactly how we renovated our own ensuite bathroom! I’ve included some important tips that will save … Read more
How to Plaster or Re-Plaster a Wall
Plastering a wall is the sort of job that most people leave to the professionals, but have you ever thought of re-plastering a wall … Read more
How to Remodel a Bathroom on a Budget – DIY Bathroom Makeover
I’ve recently completed the third bathroom refit in our house and for the second time, we managed to achieve this for under £1000. Within … Read more
