![Planning the perfect kitchen (Part 1) [Click to view]](/assets/images/article/article293/small/8BCC18EE-E64C-E1B4-A34ED8B19E0E2828.jpg "Planning the perfect kitchen (Part 1) [Click to view]")
Monday, 1 February 2010 | No Comments
The heart of the home in most families, the once-humble kitchen has been elevated to a ‘gourmet space’. With new materials, space saving ideas, design and decoration to die for, the kitchen is in a renaissance - by Françoise Murat
![Create the ultimate spa-like experience without leaving your bathroom [Click to view]](/assets/images/article/article288/small/04068DE2-9117-944F-D9F066B5DBE39093.jpg "Create the ultimate spa-like experience without leaving your bathroom [Click to view]")
Wednesday, 6 January 2010 | No Comments
No longer the preserve of swish hotels and spas, nowadays wet rooms and walk-in showers are a realistic proposition and can transform bathing into an invigorating, pampering and relaxing experience. By Françoise Murat
![Bathrooms - Creating the ultimate ‘wow’ factor [Click to view]](/assets/images/article/article287/small/79651AF0-A961-2822-190785939DBB56D4.jpg "Bathrooms - Creating the ultimate ‘wow’ factor [Click to view]")
Thursday, 10 December 2009 | No Comments
Bathrooms can be dream spaces or ultimate nightmares. They are usually amongst the smallest rooms in the house but used more than any other. So much needs to be squeezed into these small spaces and they must all work perfectly day in and day out.
![Fed up with that dull patch of grass or derelict backyard? [Click to view]](/assets/images/article/article281/small/447BA684-FF11-FC98-9DED57EBA706A745.jpg "Fed up with that dull patch of grass or derelict backyard? [Click to view]")
Monday, 30 November 2009 | No Comments
If you’re ever thought about redesigning your garden now is the perfect time. Here’s some tips and advice to turn it into a simple, beautiful extension of your living space.
![GARDEN SHEDS – The alternative extension? [Click to view]](/assets/images/article/article280/small/3A193945-F582-B22B-BEBCC6C11CBF7BD3.jpg "GARDEN SHEDS – The alternative extension? [Click to view]")
Saturday, 28 November 2009 | 3 Comments
Today the humble garden shed has loftier ambitions. It has come up in the world and these days can be quite a grand affair: It has graduated to become an office, private gym, chill out room - the alternative to an extension, adding much needed floor space to the family home.
![Gardens : Kerb appeal is not just for the front garden. [Click to view]](/assets/images/article/article259/small/B5E93A6C-9115-7E53-C08A57C558EFED06.jpg "Gardens : Kerb appeal is not just for the front garden. [Click to view]")
Monday, 2 November 2009 | 1 Comment
by Françoise Murat (Françoise Murat & Associates)
![Interior Design: Setting the scene to sell the house [Click to view]](/assets/images/article/article258/small/B5E312B9-B8D9-EAEC-50D52AB534A7660B.jpg "Interior Design: Setting the scene to sell the house [Click to view]")
Monday, 2 November 2009 | 1 Comment
Good interior layout and good interior design is key to ensuring that your house comes top of the list in a potential buyers mind. by Francoise Murat (Françoise Murat & Associates)
