Interior Design Cost Effective Makeover Ideas 5: Bathrooms
December 9, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Nowadays, bathrooms are not just places to perform personal hygiene activities in although it is still the main purpose of these areas. Bathrooms are also considered as places to pamper one’s body with a warm, nice and long bath and to relax one’s mind via scented candles, mood music and good wine. Think of a [...]
Interior Design Cost Effective Makeover Ideas 4: Kitchens
December 8, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
For most families, the kitchen is the most-loved area of the house for many reasons. It’s a cosy place where parents and kids can gather together in a casual atmosphere, relating the day’s events and even doing homework for the kids while the adults prepare the meal. Even singles who live on their own in [...]
Festive Interior Design Decoration Ideas 6: Inspired by Nature
December 3, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
In this post we’re going to take a look at festive interior design decorations inspired by nature – not an artificial tree, tinsel or bauble in sight! This style of decoration is perfect for those of you who want to opt out of the commercial side of the festive season, but still want to add [...]
Interior Design: Christmas Wrapped Up – Practical & Functional Gift Ideas 7: An Overview
November 27, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
In our final post in this mini-series we’re going to wrap things up with an overview of soft furnishings which can be used as practical and functional gifts for family and friends.
Bedding:
We’ve suggested ideas for giving bed throws, duvet covers sets and super king bedding as a wonderful present which will last for many years [...]
Interior Design: Christmas Wrapped Up – Practical & Functional Gift Ideas 5: Pencil Pleat Curtains
November 25, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
It may be a little awkward to give curtains as a present, however today we’re going to suggest that you give yourself a gift of beautiful pencil pleat curtains to bring a fresh new look to your windows and home in time for the festive season.
This is particularly pertinent if you’re having family and friends [...]
Interior Design: Christmas Wrapped Up – Practical & Functional Gift Ideas 2: Thermal Blinds
November 22, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
As we continue with our look at practical and functional gifts we turn our attention to window dressings and in particular thermal blinds. Giving a blind as a gift isn’t a crazy as it might sound! We all know the cost of everyday living is continuing to rise at an almost alarming rate, as such [...]
Loft Conversions: Interior Design – Home Gyms
November 19, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Home gyms are becoming increasingly popular and a practical way to keep fit within the comfort of your own home – ideal for keeping you motivated as well as not giving you any excuses about the weather, getting to the local gym or paying the membership fees. If you’re a real exercise enthusiast or need [...]
Loft Conversions: Interior Design – Bathrooms
November 18, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
In today’s post we’re going to take a look at bathrooms in loft conversions. If you’re in need of a second bathroom or simply want to move your existing downstairs bathroom upstairs, making use of your loft space may the ideal solution.
As always, make sure that you have the correct planning permission for the actual [...]
Loft Conversions: Interior Design – Industrial Loft Apartments
November 16, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Loft living is not only for homes which have loft conversions. This interior design style is used as a style in its own right with the emphasis being placed on industrial lofts which have been commercially converted into trendy apartments with a minimalism decorating stance as far back as the 1950’s and some believe even [...]
Loft Conversions: Interior Design for Kid’s Bedrooms
November 14, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
If you’re one of the thousands of people who have decided to maximise the space in their loft to accommodate a growing family, need a home office or an extra lounge, rather than having the expense and hassle of moving – this week we have a whole host of interior design ideas for loft conversions [...]
