The Modern Family Home: Finding a Space That Grows With You

For a family, there is no place more important than the home. You need to choose or design a home that suits your family’s preferences and needs both now and in the future, but this is easier said than done. With this in mind, this post will show you how to find a space that grows with your family over time. Interested? Keep reading to find out more. Embracing Flexible Layouts First, you want to embrace flexible layouts. Open-plan designs and multipurpose spaces can easily be reconfigured, which allows you to adjust your home as your kids grow up and your needs change. New build homes are ideal for this , as you can benefit from flexible layouts that allow you to change your space, such as turning a playroom into a home office as your kids get older. Prioritising Energy Efficiency Energy-efficiency is another important consideration when it comes to choosing a new home. This is so that you can make long-term savings while also reducing your impact on the planet. Energy-efficient featu......

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Hyatt Regency London Stratford Hotel Review

Stratford, the perfect base for a weekend family break in London. This East London town which has been transformed from a once industrial area is now packed with bars, shops and parks and is one of London's most vibrant and well-connected areas.  I've travelled to London many times with my boys and there are a few things that always ensure a calmer and less stressful break in the big smoke, one main one being the location of the hotel and despite Hyatt Regency London Stratford not being in zone 1 it makes for the perfect location for families.  Arriving in to Paddington it's a quick 18mins direct underground trip along the Elizabeth to Stratford and even less from Stratford to Tottencourt Rd in the heart of central London. Stratford is not only well connected to central London via underground, train and bus but also to Canary Wharf and Greenwich via the DLR and we found Stratford an easier location to reach than more obvious ones in the city. The Hyatt Regency is only a sh......

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Try a Different Holiday & Book at a Family Wellness Spa in Thailand

If you are looking for a family-friendly holiday with a difference, I think I’ve found the perfect solution, a family-friendly holiday in a tropical paradise at a premium wellness spa. Yes that's right, a wellness spa that caters for families, which means you get to have the best of both worlds, a holiday that everyone can enjoy but also with elements of relaxation and time to focus on your wellbeing.  Amatara in Phuket, Thailand has it all and here's why Holistic treatments Holistic medicine kickstarts the body’s immune system, with treatments for stress management, insomnia and rebalancing energy to name a few. When you book your stay, a team of holistic health professionals are at hand to help you plan the perfect stay; you are assigned a mentor whose job it is to liaise with you to plan your stay at the wellness resort. Sporting activities and Physiotherapy The whole family can enjoy working with a top physio when you stay at the best family wellness spa in the world , alon......

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How to decorate a living room like an interior designer

I n my experience, there’s nothing quite like the feeling that comes with carving out a space that is truly your own. By taking your surroundings and injecting a bit of yourself into them, happiness and belonging are never too far away. And the living room seems like a good place as any to put that into practice. So today, I’m going to be sharing how to (re)decorate a living room on a budget that feels professional yet authentic. You’ll get that editorial, put-together edge, whilst not straying too far from your roots, budget or your morals. Yes, modifying your living room need not be expensive, character-depleting and can be environmentally sustainable and I will be sharing some tips on how to help make that happen. Defining your purpose & limitations I think the biggest hurdle we face as homeowners is the sheer number of options. Open to us are so many choices: keeping on top of home repairs DIY or calling in the professionals; deciding whether to redecorate the living room with......

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