November 2008
A Front Porch that Says Welcome
November 21, 2008 by james.brennan · View Comments
More often than not, the outside space receives much less attention than the inside of homes. And, the smaller they are, the less attention they get. However, small outside spaces are perfect for dressing up as they are cheap, quick and easy to do so. The front porch is a perfect example. The crossover area [...]
A True Home!
November 21, 2008 by james.brennan · View Comments
Your home is an extension of you. It is a direct reflection of your tastes, your personality and to some extent your success. Everything that is in your home is there because you put it there and as such each item tells its own story about you. The colours around your home reflect the mood [...]
Decorating Do’s and Dont’s
November 20, 2008 by james.brennan · View Comments
Decorating your home can be a treacherous task. With so many styles and fluctuating trends on the market it can be very easy to end up with a garish mish mash of fickle fads. To make things a lot easier, we have included below a simple set of foolproof guidelines. Print off these guidelines on [...]
Treatments for problem windows
November 19, 2008 by james.brennan · View Comments
Window treatments are so much more than a mere decorating decision; they are also a very practical, life affecting one. Curtains, shades, blinds, shutters or nets must also serve a functional end: to admit or block sunlight and to provide privacy. Window treatments need to do far more than provide a cosmetic lift to a [...]
Intimacy, relaxation, romance- the power of candles
November 18, 2008 by james.brennan · View Comments
Despite all of the innovative lighting methods manufactures have dreamed up over the last fifty years and all of the weird and wonderful lighting options available to us today, nothing beats the humble candle for intimacy, relaxation or romance. Maybe it is something primal and instinctive in us- fire has been part of man’s survival [...]
Shedding light on shades
November 17, 2008 by james.brennan · View Comments
A lampshade can make or break the look of your lamp. Even if the lamp is right, without the right shade, the look is wrong. The line between sophisticated and silly is a fine one. Shape, style, and proportion can make the difference between a lamp with elegance and flair and one that is [...]
Window Seats
November 17, 2008 by james.brennan · View Comments
Window seats are a fantastic addition to any home – they provide both extra seating and handy extra storage in an area where space is usually left to go to waste. Their window positioning means they make use of the natural light from the sun and are therefore perfect the perfect place to curl up [...]
Making the Most of Your Balcony
November 16, 2008 by james.brennan · View Comments
Decorating a balcony can be one of the most liberating and therefore fun experiences you can have whilst giving your home a makeover. Not only is your balcony the cheapest “room” in the house to decorate, it is also a separate area which is used less regularly meaning you can afford to be much more [...]
Screens & Partitions
November 15, 2008 by james.brennan · View Comments
Screens, partitions, room dividers- there are many different names for this useful interior design tool and there are even more types, styles and uses for them. Ranging from the simple to the semi-permanent, the antique to the affordable there is a screen or partition to suit all needs, tastes and budgets.
In its most basic form, [...]
Bathrooms for little’uns
November 13, 2008 by Terry · View Comments
A children’s bathroom should be a place that offers them the independence to learn all of the necessary hygiene skills, whilst being both a safe and fun environment. Many companies are starting to catch on to the fact that there is a real market for children’s bathrooms amongst those with large families, meaning it is [...]
