Housing market numbers set to fall

The number of people in England who own their property is expected to drop to levels not witnessed since the mid-1980's according to a recent survey.

The National Housing Federation's forecast states that just 63.8% of people will own their own home in the next decade. The cost of deposits, lack of recent house building and an unsettled market place are to balme for the decline.

The UK Government housing minister has stated that the Government is planning a massive housing reform by building new homes. We recently wrote about the shared equity schemes currently on offer which could help people get on the housing market.

The market has witnessed change across the board with some of the largest housing builders and bedroom manufacturers going into administration.

People who own their property are move likely to spend money on their bedroom, bathroom or kitchen than those who rent. This means that trading for Sliding Mirror Wardrobes could become more volitile and difficult.

Home improvement can still take place - you can improve your house with a fitted bedroom or sliding mirror wardrobe and in turn improve the quality, and value, of your house. We will likely see the fitted bedroom providers lowering their prices to encourage home owners to spend money on their house.

Reasons to have a Fitted Bedroom

There are a number of reasons to have a fitted bedroom. Ultimately, you must care about the look, feel and layout of your bedroom.

If home improvement is important to you then these tips may explain the benefits to having a fully fitted bedroom.

1. Improve the value in your home. A fitted bedroom can improve the cost of your house. 
2. Wake up in the bedroom of your dreams. 
3. Custom build your bedroom which you've designed.
4. A fitted bedroom can help provide additional storage.
5. Make use of wasted space like archways, slanted ceilings or any other space.

Bedroom Furniture: The Grand Design

Unless you're a chronic insomniac or a video game-obsessed teen, the piece of furniture you spend most of your time in is your bed. Granted, most of us are in some varying state of unconsciousness during a good portion of this time. But nonetheless our bed is where we can be found anywhere from five to ten hours of any given day (probably snoring, drooling, or both). For many of us, however, our bed and, in turn, our bedroom furniture, rank fairly low on our list of decorating priorities. Why is this? For most of us, the appearance of the rooms where we do our entertaining (dining room, living room) is more important than a room few others besides ourselves see. While this is understandable, it is also a bit regrettable.

If your bedroom decor warranted you spending more time in it with your eyes open, don't you think you probably would? Relaxing with a good book in the afternoon, watching a little TV before bed, or even doing a little internet surfing on your laptop, all of these leisurely activities are more enjoyable in a room that's aesthetically pleasing and more conducive to such activities. So how can you transform your bedroom from a drab and lifeless cell into a place of relaxation and tranquillity? It's actually fairly easy and won't cause you to dip into the kids' college fund (again).

Sitting up in bed always seems like a better idea than it actually is. Getting comfortable can be a near impossibility and a sure invitation for some lower back pain. The solution is the Sensay Platform Bed. This sleek, modern bed features two separate ergonomic back rests that are gently curved and adjustable up and down, to suit most individual's support needs. The Sensay lets you enjoy a book or watch some television from the comfort of your bed while providing the support and comfort your body needs.

The rest of the Sensay Bedroom Set complements the platform bed perfectly. Every piece features the same understated, contemporary look with sharp geometric lines and a simple, Asian-inspired aesthetic.

Painting your house

Painting the House

Painting your house can really refreshen up the look and feel of a tired, aging house. With a lick and paint and some elbow grease you can re-vitalise a room into whatever you want. In terms of house improvement, painting is a quick and easy way to improve your room, increase the home value and add that spark without the expensive price tag!

If you are selling your house, or even if you just fancy a change, painting your property is a cost effective route to improve your house. It is very easy to do and much more cost effective than other home improvements.


Before you start painting your should plan the job. You will need to be sure to get some testers to get the right shade and colour.Take your time at this stage, once it's on the walls it's a lot more work to restart! Get overalls, furnishing coverings etc all ready before starting.