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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
