From Victorian Manor to Manchester Apartment: Get the Perfect Country Look
October 15, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
With the likes of Cath Kidston and Laura Ashley classic country twee has made somewhat of a comeback. Whether it be a rocking chair, gingham, florals or wood; magazines, retailers and designers have gone back to their roots and loving all things pretty. However playful this look is, without consideration, it can be somewhat out [...]
Balance Shelving
June 22, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
Whether it is one floating shelf or a wall of bookcases nearly every house requires some element of shelving. For many, however, shelving is seen as an over practical piece of furniture destined to be unattractive, cluttered and domineering. This however does not have to be the case. Created by design genius Sir Terrance Conran [...]
Perfect Penthouse Home Style
April 21, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
A penthouse is not only a beautiful and luxurious home it also makes a statement about your personality and lifestyle. The reputation these properties create and their positioning within the clouds gives you, the homeowner, an automatic sense of status and presence. However easy this status was to acquire, to avoid disappointment, it is [...]
Stylish and Sumptuous Modern Sofas
March 17, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
We sit on them, we lie on them, we read on them, we even eat on them. Bar their wives, children and hearty homemade cooking, sofas are to most the thing they look forward to on their drive home from work. Whatever shape or size the British population loves to put their feet up in [...]
Super Modern, Super Chic, Super Sized Tiles
March 16, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
Similar to wallpaper, the tile industry has recently been under somewhat of a design renaissance. Now, more than ever, there is a huge range of beautiful and unique tile styles to choose from for both the contemporary and traditional home. Not only are the colour variations and size range considerably more diverse, tiles are also [...]
Creating a Monochrome Interior
January 28, 2009 by james.brennan · View Comments
Once decided on your style, it helps to create a mood-board by collecting black and white fabric samples along with pictures of furniture and accessories. Spread them out on the floor or on a table and separate them into different looks. Pick out your top two fabrics, one or two favourite images of furniture and [...]
Tip Top Ideas for Table Lamps
January 22, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
Although ceiling and wall lighting are fabulous and hugely effective ways of introducing light in to a room; smaller table lamps are the best way to create more intimate and localised light sources as well as providing a versatile solution for task lights. Alongside their more practical benefits these lamps can also add significantly to [...]
Get Above the Rest with Beautiful Ceiling Lighting
January 19, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments
From chandeliers to spotlights to tube lighting to paper lanterns the variety and availability of beautiful, unique and practical ceiling lights has never been so vast. Whether you are looking to illuminate a kitchen table, living room or landing there is the light fitting to suit your design requirements. This article will take you through [...]
Be Bold Be Bright Be Brave – Use Colour!
December 28, 2008 by katie.barrett · View Comments
From pillar box red to magenta pink the combination of bright, bold colours and sophisticated interior design are often seen as an uncomfortable partnership. However, with clever understanding and careful placement of colours bright can in fact be as beautiful as beige or brown!
When looking to use strong colour within your design the [...]
