Articles by Lara Sargent

Lara loves writing about every aspect of the home – from the latest colour trends to emerging designs. She has a lot of experience writing about home trends and interior advice for leading titles such as The Telegraph, Metro, and Homes & Gardens.

Subway tile splashback ideas for [year]

Subway tile splashback ideas for 2026

Tiled splashbacks, sometimes called backsplashes, create a waterproof, easy-to-clean surface behind...

Find diamond drilling services near me

Find diamond drilling services near me

If you need perfectly round holes cut into tough materials like concrete or stone, diamond drilling...

Gazebo lighting ideas: How to make your gazebo glow

Gazebo lighting ideas: How to make your gazebo glow

Give your garden a day to night glow up with these shiny, happy gazebo lighting ideas.

Electric stove installer near me

Electric stove installer near me

Find electric stove installers near you in the UK with Checkatrade. Compare quotes, read reviews, an...

Bedroom lighting ideas: brilliant ways to light up your sleep space

Bedroom lighting ideas: brilliant ways to light up your sleep space

Bedroom lighting needs to do so much more than simply light up your boudoir. From layered ambient, t...

Buying guide: Helping you to choose your kitchen ceiling lighting

Buying guide: Helping you to choose your kitchen ceiling lighting

We cover the ins and outs of kitchen ceiling lighting so you can choose the best options for your ho...

Leak under the kitchen sink? Here's what to do

Leak under the kitchen sink? Here's what to do

If you've found a leak under kitchen sink, it's important to get it fixed as soon as possible. Let o...

Leaking ceramic tap: Problem solve and how to fix it

Leaking ceramic tap: Problem solve and how to fix it

When your ceramic tap is leaking, it can be frustrating to hear it dripping away. Do not worry; usua...

Kitchen lighting ideas for low ceilings: 18 brilliant solutions

Kitchen lighting ideas for low ceilings: 18 brilliant solutions

If you’re on the hunt for kitchen lighting ideas for low ceilings, we’ve got some brilliant suggesti...

Stylish mounted TV ideas for every room in your home

Stylish mounted TV ideas for every room in your home

Be inspired by our mounted TV design ideas that are easy on the eye and a stylish way to hang up you...

What is the difference between first and second fix electrics?

What is the difference between first and second fix electrics?

If you're having a property rewired, you'll need to know the difference between first and second fix...

Small bathroom tile ideas to make any space feel bigger in [year]

Small bathroom tile ideas to make any space feel bigger in 2026

Learn our top tiling tips to increase the sense of space in a small bathroom.