A new bathroom is a great way of adding value to your home and if you are thinking of improving the smallest room in the house there are plenty of options available at Leekes.

If the recent sunshine has made you consider changing from a winter to summer duvet it is important that you take time to choose the duvet that’s right for you – and maybe consider investing in a set of fresh new pillows too.

With the bank holiday weekend upon us, attentions often turn to home improvements to make the most of our living space. Whether you’re updating your favourite room with this season’s trends, planning a home improvement project or preparing for al-fresco living, Leekes have everything you need in store and online at fantastic sale prices.

The arrival of spring is often the catalyst for us to start home improvements and with this in mind, the focus often turns to decorating our walls to invigorate our living space.

More than any other room in your home, the lounge reflects your personal style preferences - and with fashion increasingly taking centre stage in home interiors, the pressure is on for homeowners to display the latest trends.

With spring making a late appearance this year, it’s time to tentatively plan to entertain family and friends al fresco over the bank holiday weekends to come (and hope that the weather continues to improve).

A messy bathroom can have a serious effect on our wellbeing – robbing us of a serene space in which to relax. And yet the difference between a cluttered, chaotic washroom and an attractive spa sanctuary is very simple: storage.

As the first hints of spring cast natural daylight into our homes, many of us have the urge to focus in on our space and start to spruce up our homes with a spot of DIY.

If the minimalism of modern high gloss kitchen finishes doesn’t appeal and you long to inject some personality and charm into your cooking and eating area, interiors experts Dawn Llewellyn Jones from Leekes lends her expertise in embracing the country vibe.

Research shows that sleeping on an uncomfortable bed can be the stuff of nightmares, losing you up to an hour of slumber a night – so why not celebrate the beginning of March’s National Bed Month with forty winks on a brand new bed or mattress?

These days, the definition of a ‘dining room’ has evolved - and with the enduring trend for open plan living, where we eat and socialise has become far more important.

If you love the stylish simplicity of a tiled, laminate or wood floor, but crave the warmth and colour of carpet in your home then the solution is simple - invest in a rug. Kate Turner, Carpet and Rug specialist at Leekes outlines some of the main reasons why purchasing a rug may be the right decision for you…

Love is in the air - and what better way to impress a loved one this Valentine’s Day than with something sweet. But this year, why not think outside the proverbial chocolate box… after all, nothing says you care quite like a home baked heart shaped cupcake.

This week it’s so-long snow, dark nights and January blues, and hello hearts, flowers, rugby and a spot of spring cleaning. And, while spring might not be upon us quite yet, it pays to be prepared and embrace the natural impulse to de-clutter your home.

If adding space to your existing home is at the top of your wish list for 2013, the choice of designs, styles, colours and finishes can be overwhelming.

The new year brings a host of fresh new trends for your home interior, with big, bold designs featuring heavily and plenty of mixing and matching of patterns such as stripes and florals. Dawn Llewellyn Jones, interiors expert at Leekes takes us through the latest looks and suggests ways we can reflect the trend without breaking the bank.