Sarah Warwick

United Kingdom

Freelance Journalist Editor at Freelance

Contributing Editor at Real Homes

Journalist and copywriter specialising in homes, interiors, home improvement and property. Content & social media for interiors businesses at Tailored Content.

Articles

Home CCTV laws - the rules on using cameras to boost a home’s security

3 days ago | homebuilding.co.uk | Sarah Warwick

CCTV offers protection for your property, and can make you and your family feel safer at home. But it’s vital to understand that there are home CCTV laws you must abide by. Home security systems might include CCTV cameras and video doorbells, and if these capture video or audio beyond the boundaries of your home, data protection law applies.
Can my neighbour have CCTV pointing at my house? Your rights to privacy

1 week ago | homebuilding.co.uk | Sarah Warwick

The choice of high tech ways to boost home security means many of us have other people’s security cameras in close proximity to our homes. And their presence might well make you ask the question can my neighbour have CCTV pointing at my house? Often recommended as part of home security systems, domestic CCTV cameras as well as video doorbells have become commonplace. But their use creates issues.
What is a smart lock? All you need to know about this home security solution

1 week ago | homebuilding.co.uk | Sarah Warwick

The doors to a home have traditionally been secured by lock and key. Swap to a smart lock, though, and keyless entry and remote control and monitoring of door entry is possible. High quality smart locks can be a useful feature within home security systems, preventing unauthorised entry as efficiently as traditional locks. And they have additional benefits that could make them a far more convenient choice for a home.
Can you put a big couch in a small living room? Designers deliver their verdict

2 weeks ago | homesandgardens.com | Sarah Warwick

Ask the question, can you put a big couch in a small living room? And, instinctively, many people would say ‘no’. The assumption is often that the two are incompatible – at least if you want a chic and comfortable space. But for interior designers, whose professional skills see them creating style and functionality in every room, do they ever advise that those with a small living room can actually decide to size up the sofa without seriously compromising the room?
Can you put a big couch in a small living room? Designers deliver their verdict

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Sarah Warwick

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Baxter Hill Interiors & Halsey Works Architects Photograph: Studio Nicholas VeneziaAsk the question, can you put a big couch in a small living room? And, instinctively, many people would say ‘no’. The assumption is often that the two are incompatible – at least if you want a chic and comfortable space.
Ever Considered Bamboo Flooring? Meet the New Eco Choice, and Discover Its Pros and Cons

3 weeks ago | livingetc.com | Sarah Warwick

The quest for more sustainable choices for our homes has seen bamboo flooring grow in popularity as an alternative to hardwood. Both wood and bamboo flooring are plant-based rather than synthetic, of course, but for increasing numbers of interiors aficionados, bamboo has a certain edge.
These are the 6 things designers say you should never put in a small living room

3 weeks ago | homesandgardens.com | Sarah Warwick

The list of things to never put in a small living room is just as important as the list of things you always want to include – it is well worth having to avoid expensive mistakes. They are the items that make it hard to move around, or look out of proportion, compromising the room’s style. Small living rooms have to work hard in order to fulfill all the functions they need to, but they should be as stylish as larger spaces, too. That’s the reason why some things are no-nos for compact rooms.
These are the 6 things designers say you should never put in a small living room

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Sarah Warwick

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Future / Davide LovattiThe list of things to never put in a small living room is just as important as the list of things you always want to include – it is well worth having to avoid expensive mistakes. They are the items that make it hard to move around, or look out of proportion, compromising the room’s style.
I Just Found Out That Wall Finishes Can Reduce the Air Quality in Your Home — Here's 5 Options That Don't

3 weeks ago | livingetc.com | Sarah Warwick

The finishes selected for the walls of a home are intrinsic to its aesthetic. But believe it or not, they can also have an impact on indoor air quality, making your choices for each room vitally important. Sustainable wall finishes — including paint, wallpaper, plasters, and other treatments — vary depending on their ingredients and manufacture, as well as whether they are biodegradable, weighing on a decision to introduce them into a sustainable home.
Keep thieves out with the best shed security solutions for your home

3 weeks ago | homebuilding.co.uk | Sarah Warwick

What’s kept in sheds can be costly to replace if it’s stolen. The value of items such as lawnmowers, garden furniture, tools, bikes and more can all add up to a large sum. On top of that, what’s taken might be in aid of accessing your home. The takeaway? Shed security is essential. Some 16 per cent of shed owners have been burgled, according to research conducted by Compare the Market.