October 2009
Go With the Grain – How to Make the Best Use of Wood within the Home
October 16, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
As the summer rapidly disappears and life begins to focus towards autumn and the festive season our attentions will draw back to our homes and how to create that comfy cosy feel to keep us warm during the cold wintery nights. One simple and easy way to bring back this sumptuous feel is by introducing [...]
From Victorian Manor to Manchester Apartment: Get the Perfect Country Look
October 15, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
With the likes of Cath Kidston and Laura Ashley classic country twee has made somewhat of a comeback. Whether it be a rocking chair, gingham, florals or wood; magazines, retailers and designers have gone back to their roots and loving all things pretty. However playful this look is, without consideration, it can be somewhat out [...]
Feel the Love – Add a Little Romance to Your Home with Scatter Cushions and Bedding
October 14, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
No longer is it fashionable to have clean cut minimalist homes of symmetry, repetition and cool colours. Instead we have seen the welcomed return of texture, colour and pattern inspired from the past, nature, fashion and around the world. The new choice of rich, bold and gentle colours and styles enables us to be much [...]
Design for Busy People – Decorating in a Weekend
October 13, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
When balancing work, children, friends, family and household chores the prospect of decorating can be all too much. The upheaval, mess, work and energy involved with decorating adds extra chaos to your already jam packed lives. Contrary to popular belief, however, decorating can be a relatively quick and moderately disruptive process that can be completed [...]
Pet Friendly Pads
October 12, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
The interior design addicts amongst us can often find it difficult to combine our desire for beautiful homes with the practical requirements of children, pets and general wear and tear. Available to buy is an abundance of attractive and very usable materials, devices and novelty products that help make your home charming yet child friendly [...]
Always Lived in a House But Had To Downsize? Follow Our Guide to Decorating An Apartment or Flat
October 11, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
The transition from home to home is never straightforward and fitting your existing furniture and style in to new surroundings isn’t always an easy or successful task. The challenge grows further when downsizing to a smaller home, apartment or flat. The limited space forces you to select and part with certain elements of your existing [...]
A Guide to Buying the Perfect Wedding Gift for the Home
October 10, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
Finding a wedding gift can be a difficult task
Buying presents is always a difficult and risky business especially when trying to think of something unique and personal to the recipient. Weddings come as no exception and without the existence of an itemised wedding list they can be a tricky task for the guests especially if [...]
First Impression Count If You Want To Attract Buyer’s Attention!
October 9, 2009 by helen.green · View Comments
With the housing market seeing a recovery in some parts of the UK many people are opting to downsize in order to lower their mortgages and increase the amount of disposable money at the end of each month. Whilst this may be good news for sellers, ultimately it is a buyer’s market as many houses [...]
The Dining Room Colour Scheme
October 8, 2009 by james.brennan · View Comments
Bored with your plain white dinner service that seemed like a good, sensible idea at the time? Are you tired of being so level-headed and want to inject some serious fun and colour to your dinner times? Use this helpful colour guide to create just right mood for your next dinner party or indeed any [...]
Putting Your Home to Work
October 7, 2009 by james.brennan · View Comments
With so many people taking their work home with them these days there is a definite need for most of us to have a space dedicated as a home office. Not only does it help with productivity and getting the most out of your time spent working but it also helps to cut out the [...]
