Heat of the moment
Many inner-city homeowners are making the switch from traditional fuel to green alternatives. According to Green Square (greensquare.co.uk), one of the UK’s leading renewable energy companies, there’s been a huge increase in demand for biomass stoves and solar thermal panels. With fuel prices rising and the RHI tariff reducing, it could be time to consider more eco-friendly, cheaper options.
SECRET SNOOPERS
• One in five homeowners admit to being a secret snooper, using property websites such as RightMove and Zoopla to get design inspiration, according to research from Heritage Bathrooms (heritagebathrooms.com)
• For 41% of us, our sights are set firmly on home improvement after being inspired by the interiors of luxury hotels • 58% plan to give their bathroom a five-star overhaul
• Statement baths, colour blocking and eye-catching wallpaper are the top trends to bring home
Trip down memory lane…
Research from Valspar reveals that our childhood interiors are set to make a comeback – the top trends Brits would like to bring back are:
• Linoleum (54%)