Now that we have the primary elements of the kitchen sorted – cabinets and worktops – we can start to have a think about the ‘detail’. A great way to either to reinforce the style of a new kitchen or as a simple way to upgrade or bring new life back into an existing one,… Read more »
So, in our series of Kitchen Inspiration posts, last week we looked at cabinet finishes. This week we’re getting excited about worktops. Apart from appearance and cost, in choosing your worktop think about what it will have to deal with. Are you likely to put hot pans directly on to it or use it as… Read more »
We are working closely with Tweed Construction Ltd on a new family home in the Scottish Borders. Planning permission is in place for the new dwelling; whilst we are almost through the Building Warrant process so construction can begin shortly. It is a 3 bedroom family home with: a large open plan kitchen / dining… Read more »
I don’t know about you, but over these past weeks our kitchen has become an even greater focus of family life than before – home learning and home office from the kitchen table, more time to plan and cook meals and all of us eating together every day, card games, conversations, and yes arguments too…. Read more »
Having had a couple of enquiries this week about attic conversions, it got us thinking about a potential future of more working from home; perhaps as part of whatever our ‘new normal’ will be, on the other side of all of this. There are numerous ways of carving out a quiet area to create a… Read more »
Now that the new Clay courts are complete, Peebles Tennis Club are turning their attention to the New Clubhouse. The proposals are now submitted for a Planning Application, which is due for a decision in the coming weeks. In the words of Club Secretary Anne McKinnon: “Peebles Tennis Club currently has a clubhouse which is… Read more »
Have you come across the UN Sustainable Development Goals? Has your employer or household? Implemented in 2016, as a nation we are committed to meeting 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. The goals are a medium term plan to help sustain our surroundings for the benefit of our children’s generation. They cover many aspects… Read more »
If nothing else, all this time at home really gets the imagination working on DIY projects and home improvement plans. That home office or attic conversion you had always planned would be worth their weight in gold right now! You’d be forgiven for thinking with social distancing, there may not be much you can do… Read more »
Managed to make some time this week to carry out a job that’s been lurking around for a wee while. We have now uploaded some lovely photos of our Lake District house remodel for you to have a look through. The house is for the family’s use but also a holiday let – in case… Read more »