There are several things you can do to improve the ambience of your home. Much of what you are going to want to do is skin deep – you will be able to lift the appearance a little with a scented candle or some reed diffusers. Shopping for your home is always great fun, especially if you have plenty of vision for how you would like your home to look.

There are also more permanent features that you might want to think about. Natural light is important in any home, and you may want to think about different ways to make your home more light and airy. This could include the installation of skylights, or perhaps the addition of a conservatory for a really big change.

Have you thought about incorporating a wood burning stove? It might not be top of your agenda at this time of year, but it will make such a big difference and you can install it at any time of the year, ready for the winter.