June 2010
Style Revival – Part 7- 1980s Pretty Pastels
June 20, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Some will love it and others will be horrified – but the use of pastels in the 1980s has never quite left us! The bold and bright colours of the previous decades had been exchanged for what was seen as a more ‘grown up’ colour palette.
The days of free love had given way to parents [...]
Style Revival – Part 6 – 1970’s New Wave
June 19, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Interior styles of the 1970s are often referred to as being ‘retro’ and we hope to shed some light on what defined the decade in terms of home design and decorating. The sixties flower power obsession and clashing colours were toned down but not completely eradicated.
This was really a transitional period where pinpointing a particular [...]
Style Revival – Part 5 – 1960’s Flower Power
June 18, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Up until the 1960s, 20th century Britain was in the habit of looking to the American’s for home interior styles – you only have to think of the Hollywood Glamour years and the 1950s Rock & Roll era for evidence. All that changed in the swinging sixties though as super hip London became the leader [...]
Style Revival – Part 4 – 1950’s Rock & Roll
June 17, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
After the war the 1950’s really took off again in terms of interior design and decorating the home became fun once more! It wasn’t just about putting some new décor pieces up either – everything changed.
A new life had begun and this was shown immensely in home decorating – anything that was old and with [...]
Style Revival – Part 3 – 1940’s
June 16, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
The 1940’s interior design style is often referred to as ‘vintage’ and ‘nostalgic’. The overall look was easy on the eye and created a comfortable and family-orientated atmosphere. To be vintage doesn’t have to mean that all of your belongings and furnishings are hand-me-downs or from yester-year – you can buy new items that resemble [...]
Father’s Day
June 15, 2010 by james.brennan · View Comments
I’m going to save you all a sweat-soaked and breathless last-minute dash around the shops and let you into a largely forgotten secret- June 20th is Fathers Day. Go on admit it, you’d forgotten hadn’t you?! Shame on you.
But now that you know, you’re stuck for ideas right? I mean, this isn’t Mothers Day - bed sets [...]
Style Revival – Part 2 – 1930’s Hollywood Regency
June 15, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
As the Art Deco style continued to be favourable amongst most home owners in the 1930’s, another style was right on its tail and enhanced on the Hollywood Glamour of the times
This style was otherwise known as Hollywood Regency and although the name would suggest it was an exclusively American interior – along with the [...]
Style Revival – Part 1 – 1920’s Art Deco
June 14, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Art Deco was a movement that came about in the 1920’s and became an instant favourite for interior design. So loved was this decorative style that it was still seen in homes throughout the country until the 1940s. Over the seventy years, the beautiful style has seen many comebacks (particularly in the 1980’s) and for [...]
Summer Holidays – On The Broads – Motor Cruiser
June 13, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Boat lovers rejoice! A summer holiday on the Broads this year with your motor-cruiser can be made ten times better with our tips for fresh interior design ideas – because a makeover whether large or small will ensure you are comfortable and in the right holiday mood. Your love of Norfolk’s rivers and lakes will [...]
Summer Holidays – Part 6 – By The Sea – Beach Houses
June 12, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
There is something so inviting about a beach home and weather permitting – summer holidays by the sea are a dream for couples and families alike. This is a home from home and to enjoy your holiday to the max you will want to decorate the interior to suit your individual style – just as [...]
