August 2010
How To 5 – How To Fit Venetian Blinds
August 21, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
If you have chosen to change your window treatments or have moved into a new home and started to decorate – these type of blinds can be easy to install and easy to live with. The varying materials compliment all interiors and they provide a good level of privacy and light control. It will only [...]
How To 4 – How To Make Roman Blinds – Part 2
August 20, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Carrying on from yesterday with Roman blinds how to make, the last few easy steps for you to follow before you have your own bespoke Roman Blinds..
For each of the pleats you will need a piece of the curtain fabric that measures the width of the blind and 8cm in length. Fold the fabric in [...]
How To 4 – How To Make Roman Blinds – Part 1
August 19, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
When you want to take on a DIY project, our how-to guides are easy to follow and show the best possibly way to approach the job in hand. Today we are taking a look at Roman blinds how to make to show you can make them – you might just find that you can save [...]
How To Part 3 – How To Fit Roller Blinds
August 18, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
There will always be a first time for everything and sometimes you will need guidance to get the best results. That is why we have a collection of how to guides to help you with your home decorating. This time we are taking on the task of fitting roller blinds – an easy task to [...]
How To 2 – How To Clean Vertical Blinds Part 2
August 17, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Yesterday we frowned about cleaning your window treatments just once a year – but as long as you do a weekly clean it is perfectly fine to leave the thorough cleaning on a yearly basis. This would involve taking the blinds down from the window, removing the chain, bottom plates and the hooks from the [...]
How To 1 – How To Clean Vertical Blinds Part 1
August 16, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Blinds are a stylish way to dress up windows or patio doors – not to forget they have a good function of giving you privacy when you need it. The only problem is the thought of having to clean them – you can’t just throw them in the washing machine once a month! That won’t [...]
Contemporary Interiors 7 – The Best Of Black
August 15, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
They say that every room needs a touch of black. We have been through all the rooms in the house and revealed the secrets of contemporary decorating using this bold and dramatic colour in each of them. We hope that you are not so reluctant to introduce this colour into your home after reading through [...]
Contemporary Interiors 6 – Black Is Black In The Kitchen
August 14, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Black kitchens are right on-trend and could be here to stay! So how can you use black in the kitchen? And how can you use it successfully? We have some ideas and tips to share with you – so take full advantage!
Our first suggestion for black kitchens is very hip but it does come at [...]
Contemporary Interiors 5 – Black Is Black In Teen’s Rooms
August 13, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
I would say that 99% of teens will go for contemporary over traditionally styled bedrooms. This is why we are looking at the prospect of using a black colour scheme – it is very on trend and seriously cool for teens. Before you go ahead with the decorating, always communicate with your child and find [...]
Contemporary Interiors 4 – Black Is Black In The Bathroom
August 12, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
In contemporary interiors, designers are trying to lift the old clichés in bathrooms by playing around with black – an interesting alternative to white. You might have seen the evidence of this already in modern hotel suites and interior design ideas on the web. Black might not be the first colour you think of when [...]
