Styling a mantelpiece, in theory, is an easy task – get lots of lovely ornaments, photo frames, a vase or two and showcase them all directly under some form of statement piece. But putting theories into practice can often lead to problems… In terms of mantelpiece décor; you want to get the balance right and […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s a sad fact that, in most homes, when you lean your head back to rest on the sofa, you’re left looking at a plain white ceiling – and that’s often the best you can hope for. But if yours is a cobwebby mess with tired paintwork and a dot-to-dot of pinpricks from hanging the […]
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 […]
What do you think of when you think of a ‘welcoming’ atmosphere in a person’s home? Is it the smell of freshly ground coffee, or the faint sound of classical music playing in the other room? Is it about them having stocked up on fresh fruit juices, cakes and snacks for you, or even having […]
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 […]
If your idea of adding texture to your room is a lone fluffy cushion perched in the corner of your sofa, then it might be time to get adventurous. There are countless ways to add texture to your room, and they don’t have to include Artex or Anaglypta. In fact, ‘texture’ doesn’t have to be […]
