January 2009
Gold- A Winning Colour for Interiors
January 31, 2009 by james.brennan · Leave a Comment
Gold is very much the colour of the moment. Look in any glossy fashion or design magazine and you are sure to see the colour of victory lighting up most pages. With dark nights and chilly mornings now making their presence felt, this festive winter warmer came just in the nick of time. Spread as [...]
Making the Most of High Ceilings
January 30, 2009 by james.brennan · Leave a Comment
A high ceiling can bring drama, elegance and opulence in a way few other architectural features can match. But while undoubtedly beautiful, they can also be imposing, making it difficult to create a space beneath them that is comfortable and welcoming. With skilful decorating and adequate planning, however, a room with a soaring ceiling can [...]
Velvet Overground
January 29, 2009 by james.brennan · Leave a Comment
Today’s fashion and design community has a crush (I apologise) on velvet with its luxurious look and uncompromising comfort. In the fashion world, top designers are stitching up elegant gowns and gold-trimmed velvet slippers, as well as tailored jackets. Accessories have gone soft, too: vintage velvet chokers add elegance, velvet flowers tuck into lapels, and [...]
Creating a Monochrome Interior
January 28, 2009 by james.brennan · Leave a Comment
With the resurgence of rococo and retro, monochrome is back in a big way. Though very different in style, both design periods used a monochrome colour scheme to great effect.
So, black and white- simple yes? You should be so lucky! Monochrome is a somewhat sweeping term with many subcategories and if your scheme is [...]
Outlined & Outlawed- A Guide to Stencilling
January 27, 2009 by james.brennan · Leave a Comment
While some people don’t see stencilling as the most refined way to decorate walls, when done well it is an art form in its own right, capable of creating the most amazing effects. Stencilling is a great way to add interest and movement to a space without the need for re-doing the entire surface of [...]
The Futon
January 26, 2009 by james.brennan · Leave a Comment
The futon is a versatile and much loved item of contemporary home décor. Equally at home in a guest bedroom as it is in a student dorm, it is a chair of all trades. Surprisingly, the futon also has a fascinating history which begins many miles and many years away from the typical English semi [...]
Top Tips for Giving Your Home a Spring Time Revival
January 25, 2009 by katie.barrett · Leave a Comment
Just as the world outside takes a fresh facelift every springtime it is also important to revive your home to create a new and clean energy for the year ahead. It is time to think light, bright and clean. It is time to think new, fresh and exciting. Whether it be the seaside, countryside or [...]
Light Your World with Stylish Outdoor Lighting
January 25, 2009 by katie.barrett · Leave a Comment
As memories of Christmas fade away alongside our overly full bellies we are still haunted by the commonly known images of large aluminous inflatable Santas and flashing snowmen parading outside our neighbours’ houses. Although festive and fun there is however ways to illuminate your exterior home throughout the year in a friendly yet fashionable way. [...]
Lighten Up With Fashionable Floor Lamps for Your Home
January 24, 2009 by katie.barrett · Leave a Comment
Although not as frequently used as table lamps, floor lamps provide an elegant, free standing and easy to move light source for your home which can also effectively contribute to the overall design scheme of the room. Furthermore, their height provides a unique opportunity to create a mid-way view point within your room thus adding [...]
Metal Bed Frames
January 24, 2009 by kelly.duggan · Leave a Comment
The serious task of bed purchasing should never be a hasty decision. Considering that the average person will spend 1/3 of their life in the feathers it really should be the most comfortable, well suited investment you can make…that’s if you want to catch the Zzz’s. So shop around, see what will suit you and [...]
