July 2010
Go Continental – In The Bedroom
July 21, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Our bedrooms are one of the most private and personal rooms throughout the house – making them a great candidate to start decorating in your preferred style. We hear a lot these days about modern and contemporary design but a good percentage of us are interested to work with period décor and continental/traditional styles.
There are [...]
Go Continental – In The Living Room
July 20, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
A continental living room will play with period styles and bring forward a traditional and elegant look that is reminiscent of old time Europe. A touch of class is achieved by choosing the right colour palettes, furniture and fabrics – not to mention the finishing touches.
Continental can also have a contemporary twist for those who [...]
Go Continental – In The Kitchen
July 19, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Continental kitchens come straight out of Europe and reflect the European’s perception of good design. Unfortunately – despite England being in Europe we are often not included in the continental style. It is the same as continental breakfasts – a selection of cheeses, hams, jams and various breads, teas, coffees and freshly squeezed juices are [...]
A Room With A View 7: A Room With A View From A City Apartment
July 18, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
How are things looking outside of your window? It is likely to be busy down below in the heaving city – come day or night. You might have to put up with the chaos unfolding out of your city apartment – busy street markets, impatient taxi drivers making use of their car horns, groups of [...]
A Room With A View 6 – A Room With A View Overlooking The Neighbours!
July 17, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
We have been looking at all number of beautiful window views but until now we haven’t mentioned the views that in reality – so many of us have to live with (and not always so willingly!) You guessed it – a room with a view in your neighbours garden or even near (too close for [...]
A Room With A View 5 – A Room With A View Over Hills and Dales
July 16, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
How very lucky you are to have a home in the countryside overlooking the natural rolling shapes of the hills and dales! You certainly could take advantage of this fascinating view by bringing a touch of nature within your home and giving your windows the perfect treatments to look out over the tumbling landscape. Like [...]
A Room With A View 4 : A Room With A View Towards A Babbling Brook
July 15, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
A room with a view overlooking a babbling brook – few of you will have this luxury so it is important that you make the most of it. What we can see when we look out of our windows can be reflected within the home and enhance our surroundings. The outdoors can inspire indoor themes [...]
A Room With A View 3 – A Room With A View Showing The Fruits Of Your Labour
July 14, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
When you have worked so hard in the garden you will want to bring some of its beauty indoors and certainly enhance the view of your garden from the windows. Take a look with us at some wonderful ideas of making the most from the fruits of your labour and discover the best way to [...]
A Room With A View 2 – A Room With A View Over City Skyscrapers
July 13, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
The view from outside your window is going to have some effect on your interiors. If you have an urban home and a fascinating view over the city then we have some great ideas how to incorporate that environment into your home decorating. We will be paying some special attention to window treatments which will [...]
A Room With A View 1: A Room With A View Overlooking The Sea
July 12, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
You can really take inspiration from outside when decorating a home. We are going to be looking at how you can decorate your home when you have a view of the sea and bringing the elements of this environment indoors. One of the most important focal points will be where the outdoors meets with your [...]
