December 2008
Designer Door Handles
December 31, 2008 by katie.barrett · View Comments
Sometimes it is the little details that make all the difference. From chrome plug sockets to brass taps, taking the time to consider and improve these small areas significantly helps to boost the standard and logic within your design scheme. The details help to reinforce your theme and ensure an authentic finish is created. Consequently, [...]
Designing The Perfect Kitchen
December 31, 2008 by james.brennan · View Comments
The kitchen is the hub of the home. No doubt you have heard this said a thousand times before by T.V. designers, home magazines and sales people- but not without good reason. The kitchen is the place where family memories are made. It is where you helped your children complete their first work of art, [...]
Gorgeous Garden Furniture
December 30, 2008 by katie.barrett · View Comments
Whether you have a small but beautifully formed balcony or large and luxurious courtyard your external garden area is as much an important part of your home as a dining room or lounge. At the centre point of your house during the warm summer months; this area acts as a seating spot, dining room and [...]
Design Classics- The Spiral Staircase
December 28, 2008 by james.brennan · View Comments
With many people renovating their existing properties rather than opting to move, a staircase which takes up less space for accessing new levels or rooms has never been a more popular feature. A spiral staircase can take up nearly half the room of a conventional straight flight staircase, whilst still providing a convenient means of [...]
Get Passionate About Pattern
December 28, 2008 by katie.barrett · View Comments
From delicate paisley floral to vibrant abstract stripes patterns appear in nearly every element and style of interior design. Although often bright and eye-catching pattern is also present in a subtle corduroy material or a tiled kitchen wall. Appreciating and utilising these patterns to your advantage is what makes for intelligent and highly cohesive interior [...]
Be Bold Be Bright Be Brave – Use Colour!
December 28, 2008 by katie.barrett · View Comments
From pillar box red to magenta pink the combination of bright, bold colours and sophisticated interior design are often seen as an uncomfortable partnership. However, with clever understanding and careful placement of colours bright can in fact be as beautiful as beige or brown!
When looking to use strong colour within your design the [...]
Outdoor Fun For Kids
December 27, 2008 by james.brennan · View Comments
Creating an outdoor play area for your children in the back garden is a great way to let them get some fresh air and burn off that youthful energy before bedtime. For you it means peace of mind as you can be sure that they are safe and nearby. And lets face it, with the [...]
Boxing Clever
December 26, 2008 by james.brennan · View Comments
The box room- the Bermuda Triangle of domestic design. How lost it leaves us when you just can’t put off decorating it any longer. It may be small in stature but really can cause big problems- but not for long. Consider this blog “Box Room 101”, by following it to the letter, box room will [...]
Space Saving En-suite Tips
December 25, 2008 by james.brennan · View Comments
Including a hotel style en-suite bathroom in the design of your new bedroom may seem like an appealing option. The luxury of having your own personal pampering area within the confines of the bedroom does sound like the epitome of home luxury. Often however the idea is better than the actuality as en-suites are often [...]
Timeless Country Style
December 24, 2008 by james.brennan · View Comments
If it is a timeless and effortless cosy style you want for your home, the country cottage is tough to beat. Full of rustic charm and an endearing roughness around the edges, country cottage style transcends the fickleness of home trends and speaks to us on a more basic, honest level. Completely lacking in any [...]
