Lifestyle

The annual ‘colour of the year’ announcements are always eagerly awaited by those who follow interior trends. The first to stick its head above the parapet and make an announcement this year is paint specialist Dulux. Its Colour of the Year 2025 is True Joy.

How to Stay Healthy this Autumn

As if we didn’t have enough to contend with already this year, autumn has arrived, and that means cold and flu season is underway. For some, weeks of sniffling, sneezing and generally feeling a little under par lie ahead.

So, what can you do to protect yourself from unwanted germs, and if you do succumb to the dreaded lurgy, how can you get back to full health as quickly as possible?

One of the most exciting aspects about moving home is starting afresh with your interior design. A new property is a blank canvas, with the chance to express yourself in line with personal tastes or the latest home fashions.

House building trends in the UK haven’t changed for years and it’s common for homes to have different sized rooms. Not all of the dimensions are, let’s say, generous but we have to work with what we’ve got.

There are different types of keen home stylists. There’s the ones that change their accessories in line with current fashions, those that switch looks with every season and those who only open a tin of paint when their walls desperately need a fresh coat.

Fixing wood to our walls is nothing new. There is evidence wood panelling was used in ancient Greece, Rome, Japan and China, mainly to provide insulation and protection.

There are a number of essential components that comprise a kitchen – a sink with running water, oven and fridge freezer being the most vital – therefore, everything else could be considered a ‘nice to have’.

Who needs some fun? You don't? Oh yes you do. Christmas will soon be here, and it's a time for fun and family.

So this got us thinking, what sort of games can you play at Christmas that the whole family will enjoy?

Here are our thoughts but of course, if you know of some great family festive games, let us know by emailing hello@redkeylets.co.uk, and we will share them on our social media.

Pink? On every wall in the home? That’s exactly what the colour experts at Dulux say is the shortcut to interior design style.   The bold suggestion is actually the announcement of the paint brand’s Colour of the Year 2024. The chosen shade is called Sweet Embrace™, selected for its ability to create a sense […]

We’re barely into autumn and already the interior design experts are predicting which trends will be big news in 2024. Livingetc – the glossy magazine and style bible – has already published its colour predictions for next year and there are some interesting shades in the spotlight.

The team at Red Key love a bit of technology and recently we’ve been asked ‘what is a smart home?’ There’s lots of interest in this topic, so in this article, we are delving into the technology that’s reshaping our living spaces and transforming property in Newport.

We are talking ‘smart homes’. From speaking a command to dim your lights, to orchestrating a symphony of automation within your home, smart homes are not just a fleeting trend but are now defining modern living. So, let’s look at the latest cutting-edge innovations in the UK property market.

Although it’s nice to have the space to offer a guest, our spare bedrooms often go unused for a considerable portion of the year. So, here are five incredible ways to use your spare bedroom instead, allowing your family to get the most from the home.