Why winter is the perfect time to work on your garden
There’s a temptation in the winter months to draw the curtains and pretend the great outdoors doesn’t exist. When it’s dark for 16...
Dress your windows to impress
The importance of window dressings is often overlooked when it comes to making a house feel homely. Interior design tends to focus on...
How to make a pet-friendly home
For better or worse, 2020 has seen people across the UK introducing new family members into their homes. Puppy prices have doubled as...
How to store occasional-use items
In every home, there are everyday items for which accessibility is vitally important. Equally, there are occasional-use items which may not...
Three-storey living makes light work of home working
For many families, 2020 will not be remembered as a stress-free year, with some having struggled to adapt their homes to fulfil a mixed-use...
Solid wood or flat-pack furniture?
When it comes to choosing new furniture, there’s a big decision to be made at the outset. Are you looking for the durability and...
How to make a new home feel like it's always been yours
There’s something quite other-worldly about opening the door to a brand-new home and walking in for the first time. Every surface is...
Creating a nursery
The arrival of a new baby is one of the most exciting periods in anyone’s life. Whether you’re expecting your first child, preparing...
Socialising at home
As lockdown restrictions slowly lift, people are rediscovering their innate need for company and conversation. Messaging apps and video...
Reflections on my time with Cruden - Roshni Advani, Intern
As I write this, I’m in my last week of my internship with Cruden. What was supposed to be an in person, 10-week internship was cut down...
Living with allergies
In the midst of an allergic reaction, it can feel like your body is at war with itself. Common symptoms include itchy skin, streaming eyes...
Keeping your bedroom cool in hot weather
A new home offers many benefits and one of its biggest advantages over an older property is the level of insulation it provides. This is...