Go Bold! Sit back subtle, bold is coming to make its mark on home design. While some use floors as a supporting element, we take a look at how bold floors are taking centre stage and helping to set the scene. Bold floors offer a refreshing contrast to neutral trends while helping homeowners add interest, without the need for clutter. We look at how six flooring suppliers are taking this trend to the next level. Perfect Pastels left Illume, Soft Sage right Illume, Soft Blush vinyl floor from £47.99 per m2, Quick-Step quick-step.co.uk Think bold, and you’ll generally consider primary…
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Over one third of homeowners plan to move house in the next 12 months following increased confidence in UK property market Over one third of homeowners plan to move house over the next 12 months following increased confidence in the UK property market, according to new research from leading self storage provider, Ready Steady Store. The research, which surveyed members of the public on their perceptions of the UK property sector following the General Election outcome, also revealed a further 22% of homeowners are currently undecided on a house move. Despite this, 39% of consumers believe the UK property market…
We’re all guilty of throwing our hand on our hips or doing the occasional duck face pose, but did you know these poses are actually aging you? We reached out to expert photographer and founder of Carters Creative, Rachael Carter, who knows how to make her clients look and feel their best and has shared all the poses you should avoid and how to pose instead to help capture the most youthful and best feeling YOU. 1. The Double Chin Poses The double chin pose involves looking down or tilting the head in a way that creates a double chin.…
Digital networking has become an essential element for the success of business and individual promotion. Since its creation in 2003, LinkedIn has become a premier platform for professionals looking to connect, share insights, and find new opportunities, as well as businesses promoting their companies and looking for new employees. However, many users struggle to gain traction on their profiles despite their best efforts. Luckily, Beth Romer, Owner and Founder of L&L Collective has identified common pitfalls that hinder your LinkedIn success and what to do instead to become a successful LinkedIn marketer, whether it be for yourself or your business!…
Humanscale introduces six new colours to their Float Mini table Humanscale, the leading brand in ergonomic design and manufacturing, has launched a colour palette expansion for the Float Mini table. The sit/stand table blends classic residential aesthetics with Humanscale’s renowned ergonomic design concepts to create a simple and compact solution ideal for both home and work environments. The new colours take inspiration from the natural world; slate blue, forest green, stone grey, garnet burgundy, vapor grey and carbon black. The subtle hues have been designed to complement any space whether that be the office, ancillary work space, dedicated home office…
With the highly anticipated Olympics’ starting this Friday, celebrate the summer of sports at one of the capital’s most iconic sky-high dining spots, Alto by San Carlo. Aptly named the ‘Le Club Lacoste’ and perched atop one of the world’s most prestigious department stores, Selfridges, London, the restaurant and terrace has transformed into an immersive sporting haven in partnership with Lacoste. Available until 18th August, and part of Lacoste’s wider celebration of sport this summer at Selfridges, step onto the tennis courts, with the Italian inspired trattoria decked with lush greenery and vibrant visuals reminiscent of Wimbledon’s legendary pitches. The space also…
Large-language model (LLM) used for many different AI applications can mimic human psychological traits, including gender stereotypes, research from Mannheim Business School reveals. Max Pellert, Assistant Professor at MBS, and co-authors used established psychological tests to measure traits such as personality and value orientation of several openly available LLMs. These psychological characteristics are acquired in a currently poorly understood way by LLMs during their training process. AI models process texts written by humans during their training, which may contain traces of the authors’ personality traits, values, and biases that are absorbed by the models. The researchers found that some models…
Small but mighty healthy soft drinks brand, DASH Water, is shaking things up with its latest billboard campaign. DASH Water – the makers of deliciously wonky, fruit-infused drinks – have taken a stand in their latest stunt, designed to call out the not-so-sweet truth about sweeteners. The bold billboard, which sees a DASH advert cheekily covering what looks suspiciously like a certain fizzy drink giant’s ad, calls out the use of artificial sweeteners with a simple message and DASH’s new tagline: ‘Finally, a drink to feel good about.™’ This daring move from the small but mighty brand is all part of DASH Water’s…
In conflict-afflicted areas, entrepreneurs can play a crucial role in either bringing peace or exacerbating conflict, finds new research from the American University of Beirut’s Suliman S. Olayan School of Business (OSB) as part of OSB’s Business in Conflict research group. The research, led by OSB professor, Dr Jay Joseph, builds on research from business and management scholars, called Business-for-peace (B4P), which explores some of the ways the private sector can engage in peacebuilding: Economic Development: Creating jobs and growing the economy. Track-Two Diplomacy: Helping with peace talks and negotiations. Rule of Law: Ensuring laws are followed and fair. Sense of Community: Businesses helping…
Treat time just got pawfect at The Corner London City, as the bustling dog-friendly East London hotel prepares to launch its Bark & Brew Afternoon Tea in preparation for Afternoon Tea Week this August. With 43.2% of dog owners reported to order a special treat for their canine friends at a restaurant, The Corner London City is working in partnership with canine nutrition experts Talula Eats to offer the Bark & Brew Afternoon Tea featuring a selection of delicious and nutritious treats for dogs to include them in this quintessential British tradition. Being served daily from 12 – 18 August for £12.50 per dog, Bark…