A GLASS light shade is a chic and sophisticated addition to a room that doesn't have to cost the earth, but they do have one major problem. Unlike more forgiving materials, any dust and grime that ...

Drop that window dressing -- that frame could soon go bare. Researchers say they have created a new kind of “smart glass” – one that can, at the flip of a switch, block heat and still stay transparent ...

Lighting sets the mood faster than new cushions. One small tweak can shift your lounge from flat to freshly inviting. Across ...

Melbourne homes are getting a stunning upgrade with glass blocks that bring natural light into every corner. If you've ever ...

It's definitely feeling more autumnal - and that's the clear signal that it's time to get cosy at home. Dunelm has a 'gorgeous' Christine Ribbed Glass Table Lamp that can bring a cosy warmth to any ...

When you think of stained glass, the name Tiffany probably comes to mind — those luminescent lamp shades or a stained glass window in a church or cathedral. But Louis Comfort Tiffany and his studio of ...

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