Use the Bank Holiday to find a DIY free home

Hundreds of homeowners will be gearing up for the laborious decorating tasks this bank holiday. Yet with over 200,000 people going to hospital in just one year with DIY related injuries*, it may well be safer to move home instead.

Award-winning housebuilder Miller Homes, has noticed that requirements of some homebuyers over the last few years has not only been a quality built new home but a home that is literally ready to move in to, including soft furnishings and new furniture.

Carolyn Rushbrook, sales director for the Yorkshire region said: “When our customers choose a new home, it is exactly what they want in terms of design and build, therefore there’s no need to start any serious DIY tasks - thankfully. Yet with any blank canvas there is always a want to add a splash of colour, so for those customers not wanting to perform any DIY duties at all, we offer an interior design package that takes care of the look as well as the practicality of putting up curtains and light fittings etc.”

Lifestyle Interiors, one of the designers used by Miller Homes to furnish its spectacular showhomes, has offered style advice to new homebuyers who want to keep DIY to a minimum. Elaine Gore, director of Lifestyle Interiors said: “The interior design world goes hand in hand with the fashion industry. The style and textures change along with the seasons, although it would be financially impossible to change your style each season so, popular and simple, home enhancements are a cost effective way of keeping your home décor fresh and up-to-date.

“Simple, neutral colours on most walls work well with feature wall decor, the ‘in’ colours this summer are bright and bold particularly unusual mixes such as yellow / purple / coral and cobalt blue. These can then be featured on the designated wall using paint or wallpaper, with either contrasting or matching curtains and cushions.”

Carolyn continued: “It is said that UK homeowners are looking for easy living solutions at affordable prices. Miller has been building homes and communities for 75 years and has a good idea of what homebuyers need and want. So what could be more easy than moving into a fantastic quality built, affordable home, with the option of enhancing your living environment from the start?”

Miller is urging househunters to visit its developments this bank holiday to see just how DIY free their life could be. The housebuilder has 15 developments throughout the region showcasing a multitude of properties ranging from one bedroom apartments priced from only £75,000 to five bedroom homes priced from £335,000.

The housebuilder also has a range of assistance schemes available to help with any budget or circumstances. The showhomes and sales centres are open Thursday to Monday 10.30 – 5.30pm. See millerhomes.co.uk for more details.

* Figures are based on the Department of Trade and Industry’s Home Accident Surveillance System report.