Gabriella Dyson
Interiors Journalist and Contributing Editor at Homebuilding & Renovating
Freelance Writer at Freelance
Curated guidebooks and online directory celebrating southwest England.
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1 week ago |
homebuilding.co.uk | Gabriella Dyson
When it comes to hardworking areas of the home, your boot room flooring might just top the list. It’s the first line of defence between the great outdoors and your carefully curated interiors, working diligently to catch the worst of the mud, mess and mayhem that life (and British weather) throws at it. Benches and coat hooks are all well and good, but if the floor can’t handle muddy boots and wet dogs, the whole setup falls apart.
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1 week ago |
homebuilding.co.uk | Gabriella Dyson
If you’re looking to reclaim space inside your home, converting your garage – or part of it – into a utility room is a great way to take the pressure off your kitchen or hallway. As garage conversions go, it’s a relatively straightforward project, and one that can deliver real day-to-day benefits. Whether you're planning a full fit-out or simply a compact laundry zone, the right utility room ideas will help you make the most of these otherwise underused spaces.
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1 week ago |
homebuilding.co.uk | Gabriella Dyson
Utility rooms are already some of the most versatile spaces in the home, handling muddy boots, piles of laundry and all the cleaning gear you'd rather not keep under the sink. But what if this behind-the-scenes space could work even harder? A utility room with a toilet might sound unconventional, but it's a design move growing in popularity – especially in homes where space is tight or bathrooms are limited.
Is it worth removing pebbledash to improve the appearance of your home? Here’s what you need to know
2 weeks ago |
homebuilding.co.uk | Gabriella Dyson
Once a hallmark of practicality and post-war efficiency, pebbledash has become one of the most polarising finishes on British homes. For some, it offers nostalgia and a protective coat against the weather, but for others, it's a rough, crumbling reminder of decades past. Whether your goal is to restore your home's original brickwork or to simply refresh its kerb appeal with a crisp new render, learning how to remove pebbledash can feel like an overwhelming prospect.
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2 weeks ago |
homebuilding.co.uk | Gabriella Dyson
When planning a new kitchen – or rethinking your entire ground floor layout – it can be easy to get swept up in the dream: a showstopping kitchen island, open-plan dining, maybe even a walk-in pantry. But there’s one behind-the-scenes detail that often sparks debate – the utility room. Do you carve out a separate zone for laundry, cleaning and everyday chaos? Or do you pour everything into a larger, more sociable kitchen?
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