It comes with a solid oak seat, under which is a cosy radiator in a white powder-coated finish and there are a range of sizes; prices from around £329 (for stockists call Aestus on 0870 403 0115 www.aestus-radiators ).Dear Alice, my husband is dead set on installing solar panels on our roof. I'm sure your friend will love it.I've got quite a large bathroom which only has one radiator and is a bit cold. Do you know of any heated benches or seats which might warm it up a bit as well, as providing seating space? Abigail Wilson, by e-mailOne solution would be to buy a Partito bench from Aestus. How about a witty and stylish plate entitled "Greetings from Trellick Tower", with a picture of Goldfinger's architectural masterpiece from the Sixties? It comes from a cooperative ( www.peoplewillalwaysneedplates.co.uk), whose range celebrates the mix of vernacular and landmark homes in the capital. Take a look at Simply Bamboo ( www.simplybamboo.co.uk, 01273 241 299) for examples of finished floors. I've got a friend who has a fantastic collection of modern crockery and I would like to impress him with a present - do you have any ideas? Paul Robinson, Tufnell ParkI've got just the thing, Paul. I think it looks beautiful, tightly grained with darker banding, available in a range of shades and preparations, suitable for all types of installation methods.
Bamboo flooring has many advantages over hardwood, one of which is that it comes from a totally renewable source; the same plant can be harvested every five years It's also cheaper, with prices from £18.50 per square metre. In addition, it is stronger than most hardwoods and extremely difficult to dent. It's also very resistant to moisture and warping, making it suitable for use in kitchens and bathrooms, too. What are the pros and cons? Lisa Hoddle, by e-mail Lots of pros and no real cons, Lisa. We are renewing our living-room floor and have been looking at hardwood A friend has recommended bamboo as an alternative.
Like all up-market homes in prestigious international tourist areas, these enjoy the usual facilities of swimming pools, tennis courts, clubhouses and restaurants. Most importantly of all for buyers who are paying from $625,000 (£343,000) to $2.5m (£1.3m) per home, they have a prime location - in this case with views of the island's famous Fortune beach.. Australia Property: Sovereign Islands, Paradise Point, Gold Coast, Queensland Price: $2,950,000 (£1,250,000) Agent: Coldwell Banker Australia, 00 61 755 388 881; www.coldwellbanker .au. Take for example the Shoreline development on Grand Bahama, a gated estate of 76 properties adjacent to a large resort. Liz Hoggard is author of How To Be Happy: Making Slough Happy, BBC Books, £14.99. Nature shows no respect for holiday home idylls, as Hurricane Wilma's trail of havoc through the Caribbean and the Florida Keys has shown - but it is at least possible for architects and designers to minimise the threat of destruction.