Showers come to life with creative tiling, giving you a bathroom that stands out from the crowd

CONSIDER SWAPPING FROM TRADITIONAL TILES TO MODERN WALL PANELS WHEN YOU PLAN YOUR NEXT BATHROOM REVAMP

There are plenty of projects that can be done to keep your home looking fresh. The key is to work out which tasks you are capable of as a DIYer, and which require specific skills and safety measures.

‘A bathroom should feel like a sanctuary, so begin by understanding its purpose: is it a private retreat, a family hub or a welcoming guest space?’ advises Lizzi Catchpole, head of design at Catchpole

Of all the rooms in the house, the kitchen must surely be the hardest working. Prepping, cooking, eating and socialising make for plenty of use, so surfaces need to be able to withstand wear and tear,

Deciding what type of flooring to opt for in different rooms can be tricky. ‘I think that the perfect flooring should feel as though it belongs to the architecture of the house, so that you feel it is