January 2010
Putting The Emphasis On Comfort – Part 6 – Guest Rooms
January 21, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
With guest rooms it is a good idea to keep them warm and inviting yet still neutral. Earthy tones with brighter reds and yellows look very nice. Furniture wise using a futon makes the room multifunctional. So that when you’re not having guests stay over the room can still be used as an office or [...]
Putting The Emphasis On Comfort – Part 5 – Bathrooms
January 20, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
A common theme for decoration in the bathroom is the sea. This can be done not only in a classic and in rustic way with nautical accessories and colours, but also in a modern and contemporary way.
The one thing the two styles have in common with this theme is that they both use similar colour [...]
Putting The Emphasis On Comfort – Part 4 – Kitchens
January 19, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Giving your tired and old kitchen a makeover doesn’t have to be expensive. Why not try painting your kitchen cabinets a different colour? Red is great if you want a really bold and striking change.
If you don’t want to paint your cabinets then paints the walls behind them. You can really open a space up [...]
Putting The Emphasis On Comfort – Part 3- Master Bedrooms
January 18, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Pattern works best in the bedroom but don’t overdo it. Too much pattern can leave the room with no focal point and make the room look disjointed. Patterned wallpaper works best when just one wall is covered especially with really bold patterns. Black and white works well in the bedroom and can give the room [...]
Putting The Emphasis On Comfort – Part 2 – Dining-rooms
January 17, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
In the dining room the main focus is usually the table. Wooden tables make the best dining tables as they are usually the most sturdy and reliable. Glass tables take a lot of care to look after and can get scratched easily. Although they may look good they’re not really suited for day to day [...]
2010 Trends: Putting The Emphasis On Comfort – Part 1 – Lounges
January 16, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
The lounge is usually the most used space in the house. It is a place to relax and unwind. While accessories can add that all-important homely feel to any room, many people make the mistake of using too many. By doing this they clutter up the space and it is no longer the calming, relaxing [...]
Eco- Awareness – Quality And Durability
January 15, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
One of the biggest interior design trends for 2010 is about getting value for money by using high quality products which are durable as well as practical. Some may say that is trend is a knee jerk reaction to the recession, as many people are having to tighten their belts and keep a close eye [...]
Eco-Awareness – Bringing A Touch Of Nature Into Your Home
January 14, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
As we have already seen being eco-aware is more involved than many people may initially think. It’s all very well having and using eco-friendly materials wherever and whenever you can, but at the end of the day cost and value for money is what most people look for.
The whole ethos of ‘going green’ and being [...]
Eco-Awareness – Use Of Natural Fabrics
January 13, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
One of the hottest interior design trends for this year is the use of natural fabrics throughout people’s homes wherever possible. This does not only apply to furniture but also soft furnishings and window dressings.
Another of this years trends is to use a variety of different textures along with find detailing such as embroidery and [...]
Eco-Awareness – Potential Fuel Savings By Layering Window Dressings
January 12, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
We are all aware of the need to reduce our carbon footprint as well as trying to make savings on ever increasing fuel bills. Research and study has shown that a high percentage of loss in most houses is via windows, this being despite double glazing in most homes.
There are many ways in which you [...]
