May 2009
Pollen Patrol
May 31, 2009 by james.brennan · View Comments
Pollen beware, this week is national allergy week! Set up to raise public and media awareness about the many different allergies that are now becoming increasingly common, from hay fever to allergies to cat hair and provide advice and information to allergy sufferers, this week will no doubt prove a god send to so many [...]
Lovely Living Rooms
May 30, 2009 by kelly.duggan · View Comments
The living room is possibly the most used room of any house. It is where we watch TV, entertain friends, chat over coffee, and throw ourselves about while playing certain computer games. We use it as a play room, a study -with our laptops on knees, a dining room – with plates on knees a [...]
Dare to Be Different
May 29, 2009 by james.brennan · View Comments
Though the housing boom of the last decade has been a great thing for many people, it has undoubtedly had a negative effect on the way we look at our homes and more specifically, the way we decorate them.
The problems started when we started viewing our houses as investments and ways to make a [...]
Eighties, Love them or hate them, they’re back!
May 28, 2009 by philippa.rowlands · View Comments
It seems that every 20 to 30 years trends seem to come back around, gain momentum and re-emerge, que the 80’s.
Do you remember big hair, shoulder pads, neon and psychedelic prints? Well don’t panic, this time round its much more subtle and a lot less in your face. Some of the more savoury bands [...]
Blissful Bedroom Design
May 27, 2009 by kelly.duggan · View Comments
Bedrooms should be the relaxation headquarters of the home. The one room you can go to, to get away from the days stresses and strains…and everybody else, well except your partner. The room where you relax and sleep and chill out….have some me time. Therefore it is vital this room is designed with your own [...]
Size Matters – Making the most of property downsizing
May 26, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
Whether for economical, practical or personal reasons there will come a time in everyone’s lives where they downsize from a large property to apartment, bungalow or smaller house. Although this is likely to save you money and maintenance time, stress can be caused when set with the challenge of trying to reduce or constrain your [...]
Black & White, Classic Combination or Scary Nightmare?
May 25, 2009 by philippa.rowlands · View Comments
Many people are scared of using black when decorating as they think it can enclose spaces and make rooms feel smaller and darker, they are however wrong to think like this. When teamed with the right combinations it creates a classic statement and can in fact open up spaces and capture the room in a [...]
A Few Clues on the Blue Hues – how to use blue in your home
May 24, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
When used within interior design blue creates calm, tranquility and cool and can help to add some subtle depth to a colour scheme. Blue if used incorrectly, however, can also create a sterile, unwelcoming and cold atmosphere. Achieving this balance and choosing the correct tone for your room can be a tricky business which involves [...]
Moving Home, Changing Style
May 23, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
Whether upsizing, downsizing or simply changing location; moving home is, however enjoyable, also an expensive, stressful and time consuming period. From viewing properties, to signing contracts to setting up utility payments the list of mundane yet essential jobs is somewhat disheartening. Alongside this, however, be sure to make time for the enjoyable parts of relocating. [...]
Working from Home Without Home Becoming Work
May 22, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
With the increasing functionality and uptake of the internet for both business and pleasure, working from home has become more and more popular. Whether it is a full time situation or for a few hours at a time ensuring that you have an efficient workspace within the home is hugely important. For the productivity of [...]
