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Renovation advice, layouts, finishes, and interior design inspiration.

The Ultimate Guide to Tastefully Mixing Wood Tones in Your Home

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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)

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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)

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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)

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The Best Desk Alternatives in 2026 (Beyond IKEA and Argos)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Practical Home Improvement Ideas to Upgrade Your Space

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Your home is more than just a place where you live; it’s where you relax, recharge, and create lasting memories. Over time, however, even … Read more

Designing With Purpose: How to Make Every Corner of Your Home Count

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

What Homeowners Overlook When Updating Their Living Spaces

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When updating their living spaces, homeowners often overlook key details like lighting, storage, and long-term maintenance, mistakes that can turn a dream renovation into … Read more

Maximise Your Living Space with a Modern Double Storey Extension

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In a modern day and age when shifting home is a costly and hectic endeavour, a large number of homeowners all over the UK … Read more

Exploring the Different Types of Oak Porches for Your Home

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The entrance to your home sets the tone for the rest of the property, offering the first glimpse of your personal style and creating … Read more

What You Need to Know About Insulation: A Homeowner’s Guide

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Almost every building has insulation, from your home to your office. It’s a vital part of a modern building’s infrastructure, and yet the average … Read more

Creating Beautiful Spaces: The Role of Quality Flooring in Home Design

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A home’s character is shaped significantly by its flooring. The range of textures, colours, and styles available allows homeowners to reflect their preferences and … Read more

Pros and Cons of SPC Flooring: Is It the Right Fit for Your Home?

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Choosing new flooring is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make when updating your home. SPC flooring has been gaining momentum, but is it … 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

Questions to Ask When Buying a House That Needs Renovation

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Whether you’re buying a run-down house as an investment opportunity, to create your dream family home, or to flip it for a profit, there … Read more

The Best Chunky Wooden Coffee Tables

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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

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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

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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

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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 Insulate A Pole Barn

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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

How to Remodel a Bathroom on a Budget – DIY Bathroom Makeover

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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

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