Country Specific Interior Design
How to 5: How to Choose an Interior Design Style
August 12, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Choosing a design style that reflects personal taste starts with colour and how you live your life. Kids, entertaining, love of cooking, arts and crafts, all play a role in what your home represents. Many people feel that they must either fall into contemporary, modern or country for designs but the world has expanded design [...]
Inspiring Ideas From Far Away Places 7: Egypt
May 29, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
If you are considering decorating or remodelling one of the rooms in your home, rather than just paint all the walls in a neutral colour such as white, you might like to consider having a theme. You can choose anything you like, but whatever it is, it is wise to do some careful planning beforehand. [...]
Inspiring Ideas from Far Away Places 6: Thailand
May 28, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
As Thailand is one of the most popular tropical countries to visit, it is quite possible that you have been there for a holiday at some point, and you have been amazed at the different lush vegetation the stunning beaches and the countryside and the whole feeling that is Thailand.
You are perhaps thinking about decorating [...]
Inspiring Ideas From Far Way Places 5: Florida
May 27, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
If you have ever been to Florida on holiday you will have probably seen the different ways that people have decorated their homes which reflects the laid-back style and also the tropical style of that state. So when it comes to decorating a room in your home, you might like to think about re-creating a [...]
Inspiring Ideas From Far Away Places 4: Italy
May 26, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
When you think of Italy it is perhaps the foremost country for design and fashion and Italian styling is echoed in many countries of the world. If you are thinking of decorating a room in your home, you will be able to transform this room into an old world Italian style without too much cost. [...]
Inspiring Ideas From Far Away Places 3: Turkey
May 25, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
You have finally decided that some of the rooms in your home are definitely looking out of date, and a bit dull looking, they now need decorating and a new style put in place. Not everybody these days has the money available to be able to go out and hire a professional interior designer, but [...]
Inspiration From Morocco 7: Patios
February 6, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Lets face it – it is still winter and the patio is as grey and dismal as the British skies; but on a positive note you can look forward to giving it a makeover for the warmer months. Visions of gathering on the patio on a warm and sultry summer evening or enjoying the first [...]
Inspiration from Morocco 6: Entrance Halls
February 5, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Moroccan entrance halls are stunning and if you really love this global style, you will want to show it off from the moment you enter your home. Besides, a bare entrance hall will not help the rest of your décor – make it welcoming and make a lasting impression with touches of Morocco’s unique style.
The [...]
Be Proud Of Your Heritage 7 – British Arts & Crafts Style
October 3, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
The British Arts and Crafts style came about in the mid 19th century and evolved from a movement by designers and writers, who wanted to revert back to hand-crafted goods as opposed to accepting the growth of mass-produced items. The leader of this movement was none other than William Morris, who along with other members, [...]
Be Proud Of Your Heritage 6 – English Cottage Style
October 2, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Just thinking about the English cottage style makes me smile from within; it is one of the most cherished styles we have and is more often than not referred to as ‘quintessentially English’ – because it is. Brimming with charm, intriguing with eclectic décor, immensely cosy and always a true representation of the person or [...]
