With mounting responsibilities and digital distractions, Gen Y are creating personal solitude spaces on their homes in search of some peace and quiet. What can these ‘man caves’ and ‘she sheds’ tell us about the demands of future homebuyers and home decor shoppers?

The desire to make our homes as cosy as possible is not just affecting the cushions and blankets we buy, but also the scents we choose to spread through products like diffusers and candles. With Gen Y keen on all things ‘natural’ and ‘clean’, what smells appeal to the noses of this cohort?

Saggy, humid, and designed for a ‘40s housewife – traditional shower caps have been overdue for a revamp. Shhhowercap offers a stylish and functional solution, helping to ease the time pressure of drying one’s locks and negate worries about overwashing that can put some women off a daily rinse.

Nobody likes to talk about toilets, let alone clean them. In fact, cleaning the bathroom is the most hated chore among homeowners. Can the Loogun, a motorised device that never touches the porcelain, eliminate the ‘ick factor’ and increase hygiene when cleaning the loo?