Creating the perfect guest bedroom

Creating the perfect guest bedroom

Having a guest bedroom is always great for when family and friends need to stay over. Offering a private space for them to relax, unwind and sleep in stylish and comfortable surroundings, there are lots of ways that you can create the ultimate guest bedroom, especially when it comes to incorporating stylish interiors, comfortable bedding and home from home comforts. After all, it’s important that your guests are able to enjoy your home just as much as you! We’ve created a helpful guide outlining some of the ways that you can create the perfect bedroom space that your guests are sure to love! Fitted wardrobes for extra storage Bespoke, fitted wardrobes are a great way to optimise floor to ceiling space in any living environment. Offering plenty of space, compartments and shelving, they also provide the opportunity to save a section for your guests to use when they stay over. This will mean they have a dedicated space to store and organise all of their belongings. Fitted wardrobes are available in a wide range of styles and can be designed to accommodate both contemporary and traditional décor. Mirrors can also be incorporated into the doors for practicality and are a great way to create the illusion that your guest bedroom is bigger than what it actually is. Calming, neutral colours Incorporating neutral colours into your guest bedroom is the perfect way to create a calm and luxurious environment for your guests. Of course, Pops of colour can also be added to inject a new, vibrant and exciting dimension to any space. A comfortable bed The bed is always going...
7 Ways to optimise space in a small bathroom

7 Ways to optimise space in a small bathroom

A bathroom that feels small, box in and cluttered can have a huge impact on its overall look and feel! The good news is that there are lots of ways that you can make the most of the available space in you bathroom by incorporating plenty of innovative storage solutions that are perfect for saving space. And, when it comes to the core living areas of your home such as your bathroom, it’s important that it is comfortable, inviting and spacious. After all, for many of us, the bathroom is a retreat that we go in order to escape the demands that often come hand in hand with everyday life, so it should be a space that you love to spend time in. We’ve created a helpful guide outlining 7 smart space saving solutions that are perfect for helping you to make the most of the available space in your bathroom. 1. A wall-hanging toilet Choosing a slim line, wall hanging toilet is perfect for creating the illusion of more floor space, making your small bathroom instantly feel bigger. Not only does this save space, but they also look stylish too! 2. An under-the-sink cabinet Need a place to store away those shampoo bottles or extra towels? Installing a cabinet under the bathroom sink is a great way to create extra storage without compromising on floor space. The cabinet can be tailored to your preferences in order to complement and enhance your bathroom, and can even be mirrored for that extra space illusion. 3. A door mirror A mirror can instantly make a space feel bigger and brighter! Hanging...
How to make your bathroom the perfect place to unwind and relax

How to make your bathroom the perfect place to unwind and relax

Whether you have had a hard day at work or a long day pounding the pavements, there really is nothing like coming home to a relaxing, hot bubble bath! Arguably one of life’s greatest pleasures, sinking into the tub and escaping the demands that often come hand in hand with everyday life is the ultimate way to relax, unwind and forget about the world inside your home. For this reason, the bathroom is an important room in the home, especially when it comes to creating a comfortable, stylish and practical space that offers the ultimate retreat to indulge in some much needed ‘me’ time. From injecting elements of warmth, light and colour into your bathroom through to choosing the perfect bathroom suite, cabinets and flooring, there’s an awful lot to consider when it comes to creating a bathroom that meets your individual requirements. We’ve created a helpful guide outlining how you can make your bathroom space the perfect retreat – we hope it inspires you! Choosing the perfect bathroom suite When it comes to creating the perfect bathroom suite, it’s important that every aspect of it meets your family’s individual requirements in terms of comfort, style and luxury. There is a wide range of bathroom suites available that incorporate a variety of contemporary and traditional designs, meaning you will be able to choose a style that will complement and enhance the rest of your home. But that’s not all… as technology continues to advance at an unprecedented rate, there are now more opportunities than ever before to incorporate an extensive variety of innovative gadgets, devices and spa-like bathing solutions...
How to create extra storage in your favourite spaces

How to create extra storage in your favourite spaces

It’s amazing how quickly the keepsakes and belongings you collect over the years can slowly become clutter in your home, especially if you don’t have effective storage space to store all of your belongings. The good news is that there are lots of ways that you can integrate effective storage solutions into your home, allowing you to optimise space and minimise clutter, especially in the rooms that you spend the most time in. After all, we all know how nice it is to have an organised, tidy home, right? To help you to organise and de-clutter your home, we’ve created a helpful guide outlining our favourite storage solutions that are perfect for maximising your available space. Loft conversion One of the most effective ways of creating more space in the home is opting to convert your loft. A loft conversion will not only provide you with a brand new space to enjoy in your home, but it can also be a great way to create much needed storage space. At Kenneth Installations, we specialise in creating fitted furniture for loft conversions. So whether you’re looking to transform your loft into a brand new bedroom or even a luxurious walk in wardrobe, here at Kenneth Installations in Glasgow, we can help you to integrate fitted wardrobe solutions into your home that are in line with your exact needs and expectations. If you have any questions about any of our services, our friendly team is always on hand to answer any questions that you might have. Bathroom cabinets The bathroom is a room that often gets overlooked when it comes to...
How to bring elements of nature into your home

How to bring elements of nature into your home

One of biggest home trends of 2017, is bringing nature indoors. From incorporating house plants of every size into your favourite spaces through to embracing the boldest jungle prints, the outdoors seems to be coming in, and we’re embracing it. Here’s our guide to embracing one of this season’s hottest home interior trends… Natural light One of the easiest ways to make a room feel brighter, lighter and bigger is to encourage as much natural light into the space as possible. Pull back those heavy curtains with ties or install roller blinds so that you can welcome natural light into your home when the sun is shining. House plants It started with a crazy rush for indoor cacti, and now the houseplant trend is in full swing, with people filling their homes with luscious, green plants of all shapes and sizes. There’s lots of ways that houseplants can work in other spaces too! For example, why not accessorise your kitchen window sill with a practical yet pretty herb plant? You could even inject life into your bedroom with small potted plants on a bedside table. House plants really are the perfect way to bring elements of nature indoors, whilst brightening and freshening up a room – just remember to water your plants! Natural colours and prints Jungle-style prints are everywhere at the moment. Boasting deep, earthy colours and big, bold leafy patterns, they can be incorporated into a variety of different spaces. Add a selection of cushions to the sofa, add a patterned throw to the end of your bed or bring a new block of colour into the...