How to make small spaces feel bigger
There’s a size hierarchy in any home, where public rooms tend to be the largest apartments, and downstairs WCs or utility rooms are...
What to put in a first day box
Moving house can be hectic, yet there are many things which help to reduce stress levels on the day itself. A goal without a plan is just a...
There’s more to construction materials than you might think
You can often estimate how old a building is simply by looking at the materials it’s been constructed from. Scotland’s architectural...
How to hang curtains
Moving into a new home is a wonderful experience, but you aren’t inheriting existing window dressings and uncovered windows can feel...
How housebuilding has evolved
It’s been over eighty years since the Cruden Group was founded and our homes have been changing skylines across Scotland ever since....
Tips when buying off-plan
Buying a new house off-plan is an incredibly exciting process, as your future home rises out of the ground. However, it also requires a...
Tackling allergies around the home
We may be approaching the end of the hay fever season, but allergies are here to stay. It’s estimated that over 40 million people in the...
Why soundproofing matters
Sound insulation isn’t a topic that attracts much attention, yet effective soundproofing is a key element of housebuilding. At Cruden...
How to make your own home cinema
Staying in is the new going out, and new homes are an especially pleasant place to spend your free time. With younger generations drinking...
A ten-step guide to wallpapering a new home
Although it’s rotated in and out of fashion for decades, wallpaper is back in vogue, with feature walls appearing in show homes up and...
Key things to do in your first week in a new home
Once the removal van has been unloaded, the process of making your brand-new house or apartment, feel like home can begin. Some of these...
Ten tips that'll transform packing up
Moving into a brand-new house is an incredibly exciting time in your life, but it’s preceded by the unique challenge of ensuring your...