September 2009
Bedroom Bliss
September 20, 2009 by james.brennan · View Comments
A bedroom is a place where we go to unwind and relax away from all the demands that modern life puts upon us. Therefore whenever decorating or designing a bedroom one should take time to carefully plan just what you want in order to achieve a tranquil and peaceful haven away from the world outside.
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A Whiter Shade of Pale
September 19, 2009 by james.brennan · View Comments
For a supposed non colour and blank canvas, white when used as the predominant colour in an interior scheme, has the ability to split opinions like nothing else. White is sterile, pure, bright, drab, warm, cold, focused and vague- all things to all men. Whatever you think of white, you certainly can’t ignore it.
Another amazing [...]
Affordable Quick Fixes
September 18, 2009 by james.brennan · View Comments
The mention of home decorating usually has most people’s chequebooks running for the hills. It is true that DIY can be an expensive hobby. But not all home decorating ideas require a heavy investment of time and money. If you’re looking for a few affordable home decorating ideas to freshen up a room over a [...]
Making the best use of your voiles
September 17, 2009 by shirley.mclellan · View Comments
Voile curtains have a number of benefits – adding privacy to your home when needed, while at other times, letting in valuable sunshine. Aside from this, they are low-cost, low-maintenance and also add a dash of style to any home.
Voiles also go by the name of ‘sheers’ because of the sheer quality of the materials [...]
The Bella Collection – bringing together the bold and the beautiful
September 16, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
As interior fashions and designs become increasingly more vibrant, daring and varied, many of us struggle with which avenue to turn down for dressing their own homes. Whether it is bold stripes, delicate florals or simple, vivid plains, getting the balance and mixture between bold and beautiful right is somewhat tricky; even to the professionals. [...]
The Impact is in the Subtlety – Using Voile & Sheer Curtains
September 15, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
For many rooms, especially in the downstairs of our properties, complete privacy or coverage from the sun is not required. Instead, our curtains and window dressings are there as an aesthetic addition to soften the window and add some texture and form to our designs. When looking to dress these areas, a much cheaper and [...]
Sweet Dreams – Coordinated Bedroom Sets
September 14, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
Unlike some other areas of the home, the bedroom is one of the most straight forward and easy rooms to design. Whether it be your master suite, spare room or child’s room, a few simple steps will give the space a sense of style, cohesiveness and sense. The most effective way to do this is [...]
Sophisticated and Modern Dressings for Bay Windows
September 13, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
Bay windows offer a unique expanse of window to maximise the feeling of light and space within a room. Their unique shape creates a natural focal point and a beautiful area for seating, dressing tables or a simple console table. Although a charming feature in any home, difficulties do arise when looking to dress the [...]
Luxurious Lounge Curtains With a Contemporary Edge
September 12, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
Bar their practical uses, curtains are most frequently seen and most effective in the warmer and more relaxed areas of the home such as bedrooms and living rooms. Their sumptuous, elegant and textured presence helps give these rooms that extra level of luxury and cosiness and also enhances the feeling of height within a space. [...]
Incorporating Bright and Bold Curtains Into Your Designs
September 11, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
Just as bright and whacky neon has hit the fashion catwalk this summer, gone too are the days of safe and subtle cream and coffee interiors. In stark contrast, we have reverted to bold, bright and abstract colours and patterns inspired by the retro sixties and seventies and eastern design. However refreshing this new daring [...]
