This May Bank Holiday (May 1st-3rd) is a big time for people looking to carry out home improvements such as kitchen renovations, it has been suggested.Jace Tyrrell, a spokesperson for the London-based development firm New West End Company, has discussed current trends in DIY at the West End Home Week, which is currently taking place in the capital.He suggested that the recent surge in home improvements has been due to the fact that people are looking to invest and make some money when property prices return to a profitable level.Mr Tyrrell said the May Bank Holiday weekend tends to be the time when retailers are really pushing the home products.Commenting on popular house modifications at present, he added There are capital improvements to the house, such as redoing the kitchen, big things such as white goods, but there is also just accessorising.Meanwhile, Pilkingtons Tiles Group, one the UKs leading wall and floor tile manufacturers, recently launched its new Designs for Living collection.