May 2010
How To – Part 5 – Add The ‘Wow’ Factor
May 21, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
With a few changes, you can take your home from being like any other to having a certain ‘wow’ factor – making you all the more happy to be in the home and to have guests over. You don’t have to splurge either, small details that are not costly can make big improvements that look [...]
How To – Part 4 – Make Dark Rooms Lighter
May 20, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Nobody wants to live like a hobbit – dark spaces not only make it difficult to see, but they create the wrong atmosphere. When you think about how the gloomy winters can make you unmotivated, tired and generally unhappy – the last thing you want is to have a home that reflects it.
The summer comes [...]
How To – Part 3 – Create A Focal Point
May 19, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Every room in the home has a focal point – whether you chose it knowingly or not. The focal point to a room is basically the object or area that comes into view first when you enter a room your eyes are instantly drawn to it.
This point of the room brings you, your household and [...]
How To – Part 2 – Play With Colour
May 18, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Playing around with colour when designing your home can be one of the fun parts! That being said, it can become a nightmare if you don’t know how to approach the use of colour, the good news is that we can give you a push in the right direction!
Above all of the rules of colour [...]
How To: Part 1 – Coordinate Colour
May 17, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
The purpose of this article is to introduce you to colour and how you can coordinate colours in your home. We have lots of advice, tips and suggestions for you! The first rule of coordinating colour is to understand the three following combinations:
Toning Colours – Also referred to as monochromatic colours, a tonal scheme uses [...]
Going Green – Part 7 – Conserve Energy
May 16, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Going green and conserving energy is a great deal in our modern world and everyone can benefit from the positive changes you make in your own home. Add to that the impact you will have on our environment, making the world a better place for future generations.
For one and perhaps the most obvious attraction to [...]
Going Green – Part 6 – Shake Up, Not Move Out!
May 15, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Quick Room Refreshers
Is your décor looking dingy? Are you bored with the same-old, same old every time you open your eyes in the morning? Feel like packing up and moving on out to somewhere fresh?
If you answered yes to the first two questions then most likely you don’t really need to move out. You need [...]
Going Green – Part 5 – Go Tropical!
May 14, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Have you had enough of the winter blues? Do you want to inject some tropical sunshine in your life? Well you can – just by using some green interior design tips to redecorate your homes.
When we speak of tropical, we are not only referring to lots of sunshine, but if you close your eyes for [...]
Going Green – Part 4 – Merge Indoors With Outdoors
May 13, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Going green is not just about being eco-conscious, or at least it doesn’t have to be. In fact, there are numerous ways to incorporate the colour green into your home’s décor to create a lively and inviting space that makes it a pleasure to come home every night.
Perhaps the best way to ‘go green’ is [...]
Going Green Part 3 – Using Natural Materials
May 12, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
There is a growing awareness in the impact we are making on the environment. This has led to more people getting involved with recycling and reusing, as well as reducing their consumption. Interior design is no different.
Many designers, professional and amateur, are aiming for more green decorating, using natural materials that have a smaller impact [...]
