As the old saying goes ‘an Englishman’s home is his castle’ and this is certainly the case at Persimmon Homes South Midlands development, Malvern Vale in Leigh Sinton as the Eastnor housetype is proving to be a popular choice among local househunters. On entering the Eastnor visitors will find plenty of room to entertain family and friends as there is a spacious lounge to the front of the housetype and a separate kitchen and informal dining area at the rear of the property with French doors leading to the garden. Upstairs there are three well proportioned bedrooms, the master of which includes an en suite and with a family bathroom the Eastnor eradicates the hassles associated with waiting for the bathroom as part of the morning routine. As an added bonus, for the first four reservations in August, Persimmon will be giving away family tickets* to visit and take part a public event of their choice at the delightful Eastnor Castle, located in Ledbury. Malvern Vale is nestled into the beautiful Malvern Hills, on Leigh Sinton Road, which is a short drive from Worcester, and offers good access to the M5. read more

Well, neutrals don’t need to be a snooze, says interior design expert Libby Langdon . So we asked her to choose her top 10 favorite neutral paint colors — and there’s not a beige in sight. Don’t underestimate tan — It can instantly add warmth to a room. Libby used the color in a bedroom she designed (above) to tie all of the neutral furnishings together. Libby recommends creating one accent wall in this color — like the wall behind your bed, sofa, or fireplace. Now that you’re settled on color, read all about how to pick a paint finish . read more

But before you go out and buy the matching bedding, wallpaper, curtains, rug and light shade, take some time to plan out a bedroom design that will be great for your kid for the next five years, not just the next five weeks. These can add an expensive-looking touch to the bedroom, and it is far cheaper to replace a shade for a different character in the future, than replacing the whole light fitting. If you need some additional furniture for the room, such as a chair, go for a good quality piece of furniture, that can be reupholstered with themed fabric. By keeping the main elements of your child’s room plain and simple, and adding creative finishing touches, you can change the bedroom’s theme as often as your child changes their mind. read more

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The August Bank Holiday weekend is traditionally a popular time for updating the home. Homeowners who embark on a makeover with a new kitchen, bathroom or bedroom will be making a wise investment for the future, so says Roger Astin from the Kitchen Design Centre, a member of the leading trade association the Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialist Association, (KBSA). Online PR News – 21-July-2010 – “A beautiful new kitchen, bathroom or bedroom will bring significant lifestyle improvements and also adds value to a home; an important consideration for those who will be thinking of selling as the market improves,” says Roger. KBSA members offer consumers peace of mind as they have to abide by strict rules, are carefully vetted prior to admission and have to have been trading for at least two years before they are even considered for membership. Roger added “Every contract we complete is covered by the unique KBSA Consumer Care Plus. read more