Murchie Blog

When it comes to choosing the best home design trends of the year, it’s all about choosing the ones that will last. And, although it’s only halfway through the year, we have a pretty good idea of which ones they are! So before you jump on your next home renovation or homebuilding project, have a look at our list. These home design trends of 2018 can transform your home into a ...

For so long, all the design trends were aimed at big homes, with big spacious kitchens. But as we move into higher density urban living, more attention is being paid to those smaller homes. And in those smaller homes, are smaller kitchens! So what is on offer for small kitchen designs? The answer to that is plenty, as you’ll see from this list of gorgeous small kitchen design i ...

2018 has been a big year in home design trends. It has seen the slow decline of minimalism, and the rise of loud and proud individualism. The time has come for your home design to celebrate you – not the other way around! That means that now, more than ever, you are in control of your home design. But that doesn’t mean getting to know a few of the latest trends isn’t helpful! ...

Kitchen renovations – they’re among the most satisfying. They combine intricate details and aesthetic perfection, with solid practicality. But it usually comes at a price! So if you feel that your kitchen needs some love, but you’re on a strict budget, what can you do? Our advice: think outside the square! Kitchen renovations needn’t be overly expensive. In fact, there are ple ...

Home decorating is an integral part of the renovation process. And it can be very rewarding too. But that doesn’t always mean it’s easy – there are actually a lot of home décor mistakes that you need to be wary of. So how can you tell if you’re making these home décor mistakes? There are a few clear signs that your home décor might be a little off. The first of these is propo ...

Whether you’re renovating a home yourself, or you enlisted the experts, there are some safety precautions you should be aware of. Even the smallest home renovations require careful planning. And part of that planning should always be dedicated to safety. But when it comes to making a safety plan, where do you start? If you don’t have much experience with renovating a home, kno ...

Now that your new home is complete, you’re probably overwhelmed with excitement. The hard part is over! Now you get to have some fun designing luxurious living spaces and brilliant bathrooms. But what about the one space that is yours and yours alone? Your master bedroom is all about you; unlike kitchens and bathrooms, the master bedroom’s sole purpose is to keep you comfortab ...

Sustainability: it is the modern keyword for homebuilding. But it can also be a little hard to plan your homebuilding project around sustainability. Luckily, we have a lot of experience in this area! And one thing we have realised is that an energy efficient home is a sustainable home. So what does it take to build an energy efficient home? Well, that depends on a few things. ...

Choosing a builder is challenging at the best of times! With so many builders around, it can be quite hard to make a decision. But choosing a commercial builder adds more still to your decision. Commercial building projects are a lot different to residential ones. They have a few extra layers of complexity and that’s something you really have to consider when choosing a commer ...