Decorating & Maintenance
Practical advice on converting and maintaining properties for bed and breakfast use. Topics include planning requirements, kitchen regulations, energy efficiency and creating welcoming guest spaces.
An Attractive Exterior for Your B and B Property
First impressions matter for B&Bs: here's how to make your exterior and signage work harder to attract guests.
Bedroom Specifications in a B and B
Guest bedrooms in a B&B need to meet minimum size requirements and regulations, but how you decorate them depends on your property and target market.
Choosing a Colour Scheme
How to pick paint colours for different areas of your bed and breakfast to keep guests happy.
Choosing Furniture for Your Business
Keep your B&B furniture looking fresh and guest-ready without breaking the bank by knowing when to replace, repair, or refresh.
Communal Rooms in Your B&B
Plan your B&B's communal spaces with a dining room, lounge and meeting areas that guests will actually use and enjoy.
Create a Working or Commercial Kitchen
Set up your B&B kitchen to meet food hygiene standards and pass environmental health inspections with practical tips.
Create an Office in Your B&B
Set up a dedicated workspace in your B&B to manage bookings, finances and paperwork away from guests and family distractions.
Creating a Theme for Your B and B
Pick a subtle colour scheme or furniture style for your B&B rather than going overboard with a theme that might put guests off.
Energy Efficiency in Your B&B
Cut energy costs at your B&B with insulation upgrades, efficient lighting, and renewable energy options that guests will appreciate.
Ensuite Bathroom Specifications for a B&B
Adding en suite bathrooms to your B&B can boost room rates, but here's what you need to know about the regulations and practicality.
Extending to Add a Lounge or Dining Room to B and B
Planning a B&B extension means balancing guest bedrooms with communal spaces like lounges and dining rooms to keep visitors coming back.
Hiring a Gardener for Your B&B
Keep your B&B garden looking great without hiring help by switching to low-maintenance plants and doing the work yourself.
Hiring a Plumber
Keep your B&B running smoothly by finding a reliable plumber who can handle heating, water, and waste systems before guest problems start.
Hiring an Electrician
Hiring a qualified electrician for your B&B is crucial for safety, legal compliance, and protecting yourself from liability.
Hiring an Interior Designer
A bed and breakfast owner's guide to deciding whether hiring an interior designer makes financial and business sense.
Is a B&B Conversion Financially Viable?
Work out the real costs and effort involved before converting your property into a B&B business.
Lighting Styles Indoors and Out
How to choose lighting for a bed and breakfast to balance ambience, safety, and energy savings.
Planning and Building Regs for a B&B
You need planning permission and building regs approval to convert a house into a B&B, plus you'll need to consider parking and neighbour impacts.
Questions to Ask Property Professionals
Get the right answers from builders and architects when converting a home into a B&B with these key questions.
Specialist Add-ons Such as Swimming Pools or Gyms
Installing pools and gyms at your B&B can attract more guests, but you need to carefully weigh the costs against potential income gains.
What Will Make Your B and B Stand Out?
Figure out what makes your B&B different from competitors and how to highlight those strengths to attract guests.