Your sofa, armchairs and other furniture are the stars of the show in your living room – and the same is true elsewhere in your home, where your bed or dining table takes the spotlight. So it’s only right that, to show them off at their best and complement the level of comfort you feel […]
We all dream of being the perfect dinner party host, particularly if we’re part of a group of friends who take turns to hold events at their house. And while some people seem to come naturally to hosting, the rest of us need some rules to remember – so here are five of the best, […]
Interior design is about function as well as appearance, and once you’re done choosing the furniture and finishes – paint, wallpaper, curtains, carpets etc – for your room, one thing you should never neglect is the lighting. On the tightest of budgets, there is nothing wrong with relying on a single ceiling bulb, but if […]
There’s a difference between making your loft accessible, and a true loft conversion – it should be about more than just putting down a few boards over the exposed rafters. Here are five things to think about when transforming your loft from neglected storage space into an extra room on your house. 1. Treading the […]
If a World Cup is underway, the summer is probably here, and many people are likely to be hosting friends and family to get together and watch a match or two. But once the final whistle blows, it’s only natural to want to move outdoors and make the most of the lighter, warmer evenings. Enjoying […]
Many of us have grand visions when it comes to interior design, but with a blank canvas it can be a difficult task knowing where to begin. Decorating and furnishing a space is an overwhelming process for everyone; some people just feel the pressure of perfectionism more than others and this additional stress can easily […]
Springtime is all about freshening up, blowing away the cobwebs of winter, and getting ready for brighter, sunnier, breezier days – assuming the British summertime brings any of those. It’s little surprise then, that pastels are a popular option in springtime, watercolour shades that catch the sunlight without dazzling onlookers, and bring to mind those […]
Feng shui is probably the most ancient form of interior design known to modern man, having been around for several thousands of years. Interestingly though, you might not realise that your property probably already conforms to the fundamental feature of early feng shui – alignment with the sun. As early as 4,000 BC (and possibly […]
Spring is finally arriving, and for many householders that means thoughts turn to spring cleaning – dusting behind that big heavy bookcase, or tidying the cables behind the TV, along with all the other chores that simply aren’t worth doing more regularly. But if all you do is dust and polish, you could be missing […]
You might say the kitchen is the heart of the home, but the living room is probably where you spend most of your time – many of us eat there, relax there, watch TV there, and socialise with guests there, making it important to have a versatile space. Here are 10 simple steps towards creating […]
