Category Archives: Interior Design

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How to: Put together Scandinavian décor

The clean, streamline designs of Scandinavian décor are hugely popular right now. And rightly so! Scandinavian style furniture focuses on light hues, natural tones and wood elements. When all of these are put together, the final result offers a both stylish and practical space, that reflects a minimalistic, yet eclectic style. We’ve put together the […]

How to: Make neutral décor fun

Who said neutral décor should be boring? If you’re a lover of browns, beiges, creams and greys – but want to give your living space a lease of life, why not choose fun and/or interesting pieces of décor. Now don’t get us wrong, there is a fine line between between fun and outright novelty so […]

A Starters Guide to Shabby Chic

Shabby chic styles decoration has made a massive comeback in recent years, and for good reason – the trend allows you to experiment with D.I.Y. techniques and celebrates imperfections – which means you can save yourself a massive amount of money by pulling together a wide range of pieces, which hugely range in prices. You […]

The How To of Scatter Cushions

Scatter cushions are the perfect way to either completely change your room, or simply add the finishing touches. They range massively in price, so if you do want to use these as a feature in your space – maybe you would like to invest much more of your budget in to them – but if […]

How to Choose Sofa Accessories

A beautiful handcrafted leather or fabric sofa may feel wonderful to sit on and look great surrounded by its showroom friends – but how can you ensure it doesn’t look lost and lonely once you get it home? Make the most of a new sofa with accessories that complement and enhance the piece while tying […]

Choosing the Right Sofa

The array of different sofas available to choose from these days is simply staggering, and while that may seem daunting at first, it should be embraced as a good thing, as it means there is an excellent chance of finding something that’s a perfect fit for your room, at the right price to meet your […]

Creating the Perfect Bathroom for You

  Your bathroom is one of your home’s most functional rooms, so it’s important to get it right – but unfortunately, many people are daunted by worries about water and steam, and can end up designing a space that’s totally waterproof, but can also look quite clinical. If you’d prefer something more welcoming and comfortable, […]

10 Ways to Bring the Outdoors Inside

The boundary between the indoors and the outside world is one many of us like to blur from time to time, whether to feel closer to nature, or just to freshen up our homes during the winter months. Here are ten of the best – and easiest – ways to give your interiors that outdoor […]

Adding Living Room Finishing Touches

What makes a room? Four walls and a ceiling, some windows and a door? Maybe it’s not really a room until it’s decorated – floor covered, walls painted or papered, and so on…? But beyond that, you can’t really start to use or enjoy a room until it’s properly furnished; without furniture, it’s just an […]