July 2009
Good Things Don’t Have to Come to an End
July 31, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
As with fashion; some things within the history of interior design should remain tucked away in people’s distant memories. Some things however should be held high and mighty to stand the test of time. Some classics such as the Chesterfield, chandelier and rocking chair have been consistently modernised and bought to life decade after decade. [...]
Made to Measure Blinds…The Mystery Unravelled
July 30, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
Providing made to measure curtains is a well known and well used service offered by most soft furnishing companies enabling the customer to have beautifully coordinated and beautifully fitted window dressings for whatever sized area. Bespoke curtains are particularly useful for period properties with large and overly tall windows or houses with complicated bays. When [...]
Sleep Easy On Hot Summer Nights
July 29, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
As the temperatures continue to rise and reports of record temperatures and heat waves become ever more consistent, as typical Englishmen, our endurance begins to tire. Constant heat and humidity that we most often experience in England can lead to us feeling lethargic, inpatient and short. This is majorly due to the uncomfortable and sweaty [...]
Damask
July 28, 2009 by james.brennan · View Comments
Damasks were one of the five basic weaving techniques of the Byzantine and Islamic weavers of the early Middle Ages and derive their name from their origins lying in the city of Damascus, Syria. Once restricted to formal rooms, today it has come into much more general use than ever before in its long history.
The [...]
Here Come the Girls…Turning a Bachelor Pad into a Home for You and Your Partner
July 27, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
Well the time has come…you have decided to take the next step and move in with your partner. Gone are the boys drunken nights in of pizza, beer and computer games. Welcome to the nights of DIY, soppy chick flicks, nail varnish and pink scatter cushions. Was this idea such a wise decision I hear [...]
Make A Point – Introduce a key colour to pull a room together
July 26, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
Whether you have a traditional or contemporary home the importance and effect of colour within your interior design is equally important. From passionate reds and purples to calming greens and blues people use colour to create mood, atmosphere, character and interest. Unless experienced at working with colour many people are apprehensive about this area of [...]
How to Co-ordinate Colours within Your Bathroom
July 25, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
The bathroom is one of the most practical rooms in the house generally crammed to the rafters with appliances and storage. However fundamental and necessary these elements are this practical streak of a bathroom should not mean it can not also be attractive and reflective of your personality. Because of the bland and neutral range [...]
Making Colour Work
July 24, 2009 by james.brennan · View Comments
Using bright, bold colour has long been a way to make a room interesting and full of life. But doing it the wrong way can really cause a problem if you don’t know how to match them together. Follow these colour-decorating tips to get a colourful space that will leave guests envious of your surroundings.
Accents
Bright [...]
Bedrooms for everyone!
July 23, 2009 by james.brennan · View Comments
If you are stuck for ideas for your child’s bedroom or need a theme that will suit a girl or a boy, a nautical theme is a fantastic solution. Ocean themed children’s bedrooms are popular choices that are uniquely able to grow with your child. It’s simple to take a nursery that incorporates ocean or [...]
Nature Inspired
July 22, 2009 by james.brennan · View Comments
As we edge ever closer to warmer weather, the temptation to skip a days work and head to the nearest park where I can kick off my shoes and romp barefoot, at one with nature is steadily increasing. To resist the temptation and keep my job, today I’m going to take a look how the [...]
