February 2009
Fashionable & Functional Chandeliers
February 17, 2009 by james.brennan · View Comments
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Fashionable and functional, chandeliers should be incorporated into the home just as any decorative accessory or object of art would be chosen. You should view this purchase with same enjoyment they would use in buying fine furniture- a beautiful chandelier is an investment that will add to the value of your home. To find [...]
Mr Minty’s Furniture
February 17, 2009 by james.brennan · View Comments
Once this country’s’ standard bearer for good, honest furniture, more recently a forgotten relic, Minty is quickly becoming the worst kept secret in British collectables Based originally in Oxford, Minty furniture quickly earned a reputation for quality and comfort. Products made at its small factory in St Clement’s were exported all over the world. [...]
The Modern Kitchen
February 17, 2009 by james.brennan · View Comments
Crammed with the latest technologies, gadgetry and materials, the contemporary kitchen has become a real play area for today’s top designers. Recognized as a nightmare to clean, the all white kitchen that has dominated for the last fifteen years has now surrendered to a new breed of boldly coloured, well thought out incarnations, that [...]
Lighting Plans
February 17, 2009 by james.brennan · View Comments
The typical British home is dead. Today your neighbours are just as likely to live in a converted barge or 24 floors skyward in a luxury apartment as they are to be in 3 bed semi or 2 up 2 down. With space of a premium and, up until recently, the price of property [...]
Scandinavian Interiors
February 17, 2009 by james.brennan · View Comments
Scandinavian style interior design, all the rage in Britain during the 1950s, has over recent times experienced quite a dramatic comeback. Its sleek lines and neutral palette are essentially timeless and add a sense of elegance to any home or office. The Scandinavian look is a bright, airy style that makes you feel like [...]
Moroccan Style
February 17, 2009 by james.brennan · View Comments
Bridging the gap between European and African style, one of the hottest trends when it comes to interior design is Moroccan home decor. Moroccan décor really does have so much to offer those canny enough to choose it, from the designs and patterns to the sumptuous fabrics to the incredible vibrancy and beauty of [...]
Stylish Bathtubs: Sorry, No Rubber Ducks Allowed
February 17, 2009 by kelly.duggan · View Comments
Today’s society is all about time and doing everything faster. This has resulted in showers, with their arrogant ‘power’ status and ability to massage, overtaking the humble bathtub in the cleaning stakes. Yes they are more water efficient, and yes they are quicker…but nothing sooths quite like a long soak in the tub, giving you [...]
Decal-orate! The ultimate use of Wall Decals
February 16, 2009 by kelly.duggan · View Comments
STEP AWAY FROM THE STENCILS… put down that bristle brush…and relax! It doesn’t have to be like this anymore. No longer will you have to hide behind the sofa with shame as visitors cock their heads to try and untangle the mysteries of the blotted, smudged, uneven shapes adorning your walls. There are now Wall [...]
Mod Style Décor – Mid Century Modern
February 16, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
For every new and innovative product or style introduced in interior design there will still always be a group of people who are loyal to timeless fashions of the past whether it be the swinging sixties or flower power seventies. Sitting at the cross roads between the contemporary and the retro; mod style introduces and [...]
Top Tips for Painting and Staining Wooden Furniture
February 15, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
Paint or wood stain is an economical and relatively straight forward way to add a new life, shine and style to a dated, tired or un-coordinating piece of furniture. Furthermore, treating your furniture to a bit of tender loving care will help to protect the wood and inevitably prolong its shelf life. With so [...]
