A – Z of Interior Design Part 6: U-W
April 9, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
In our penultimate post in this mini series we’re going to look at U, V & W. The popularity of interior design has grown and more and more people are gaining an interest. All of the TV shows which have grown in numbers and audience are reflective of this. Below, continuing with the A-Z of [...]
Bedroom Decorating Trends 2: Budget-Minded Bedroom Makeovers
March 8, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
If you are tired of your bedroom, there are budget-minded bedroom makeovers that are easily accomplished. A total makeover can be accomplished with a fresh coat of paint, cheap bedding sets and a few DIY projects, such as lacquering bedside tables and lamps. Some people get tired of the bedroom style they have chosen, because [...]
Using Textiles To Personalise Your Home 5: Home Office Space
February 25, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Our home offices maybe provide some of the most confusing and conflicted design elements of our homes. The home office usually exists for more practical than desired reasons. If we work full time from home, it is quite likely it is because we work at a profession which simply allows it and thus can offer [...]
Green With Envy 7: Home Offices
January 16, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Hope you are having a wonderful Sunday…we bring our final post on Green With Envy and hand out some inspiration for going green in the home office. I think that green is a great hue for the home office as it can be both inspiring and will soothe any complex thoughts; depending on the intensity [...]
Preparing For Christmas 5 – Bathroom Bliss
November 19, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Just like you would spruce up your lounge and dining rooms or kitchens for Christmas, bathrooms need some special attention too – guests will be visiting them! You might not put up a Christmas tree or be able to decorate a hearth, but there are many things you can do to give this room of [...]
Room By Room Essentials 6 – Home Offices
October 9, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Couldn’t possibly forget about those of you who are working or studying in the home – so please have pleasure reading our essentials list on home offices. You need good quality pieces in your home office to provide comfort and you shouldn’t sacrifice style in a room less prominent that lounges or kitchens for example. [...]
Room By Room Essentials 2 – Bathrooms
October 5, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Here is our quick and easy guide to bathroom essentials that we hope will help when you are planning a new bathroom or just need to make sure you have everything set up and in place. The bathroom needs some special thought as it does tend to get humid/wet and therefore lighting, window treatments and [...]
Mission Possible 5 – To Update Your Kitchen On A Budget
August 27, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Special Agent TF, your mission is to update our kitchens on a budget. We spend so much time in our family kitchens and yet the décor is uninviting, uninspiring and in dire need of a refreshing update. We would greatly appreciate some easy tips and ideas for a stunning makeover – without the expense!
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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 [...]
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 [...]
