Top Interior Design Tips For August – Protecting Your Furnishings From Harsh Sun
August 3, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
So you have been busy preparing for the summer – buying new swimwear, setting up the barbecue and clearing the freezer for more lollipop space. The question is – have you thought about how the sun can damage your furnishings?
Just as we British have a tendency to burn and even blister with the hottest of [...]
Keeping Up Appearances 3 – Sleek and Shiny Living Spaces
July 28, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
It is impressive how much textures can change the look and feel of an interior – rough or smooth, muted or sleek and shiny. If you go with sleek and shiny you have a room that is very sophisticated, a little glamorous and supremely trendy. High gloss or metals such as gold, silver, copper and [...]
Go Continental – Chic And Casual Living Spaces
July 25, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
The continental style looks glamorous but it doesn’t have to be untouchable. There is an element of luxury but it can be more casual than opulent and grandeur. We are not trying to replicate the homes of the royals – we just want all of the beauty but in an understated way that is more [...]
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 [...]
Broaden Your Horizons – Part 6 – Be Inventive In The Study
June 26, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Not everyone has a designated study room and not everyone needs a dedicated study room. What about those of you who do? Studies don’t get half as much attention to detail as other rooms in the house and for those of us who rely on our study to inspire or spark creativity – it is [...]
Broaden Your Horizons – Part 5 – Go Bold In The Bathroom
June 25, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Continuing with our feature on how to broaden your horizons, we have chosen to take a peek into your bathrooms and well, we were a little bit disappointed! Of course, we mean this in the nicest way possible but standard white bathrooms with a dated shower curtain and a mix match of towels just won’t [...]
Put Spring Into Your Home – Part 3 – Bathrooms
March 24, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Bring a fresh new look at your bathroom this spring by opting for a completely white décor. This will sit very nicely with the trend to return to white bathroom suites, to add touches of spring simply place lime green foliage plants as part of your accessorising.
Bathrooms have moved away from being cluttered and cramped [...]
This Years Bedroom Trends – Part 7 – Nudes And Neutrals
March 21, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
This year colour plays a vital role in achieving stunning interiors and whilst we haven’t seen the last of totally white bedrooms designers are moving on to nude and neutral colours to create a sense of total calm and relaxation in the bedroom.
These almost non de-script colours are in many ways a new twist on [...]
This Years Bedroom Trends – Part 3 – Natural Materials
March 17, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
The use of natural materials continues to be the hottest interior design trends, with use of all things natural and emphasis on using materials from sustainable sources, being a real must have this year.
Making your own furniture from sawn timber may be taking things a little too far, however it does make you stop and [...]
Home Living Styles – Part 1 – Loft Apartments
March 8, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Open space living is not only very fashionable it’s a fabulous way to save money when either renting or buying a home. Buying a loft apartment which has had little done to it in way of decorating or design leaves you a wonderful blank canvass on which to make your own individual impression!
You’ll need to [...]
