Fabric Facelifts 4: Make Your Own Curtains

December 2, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments 

Making your own curtains – with lining we may add, is a relatively easy project to take on. If you already have experience using a sewing machine then you are going to find this easy peasy! By using a sewing machine, the time taken to make lined curtains is not much different to making those [...]

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 [...]

It’s All an Illusion

March 1, 2009 by james.brennan · View Comments 

Short of taking a hammer to your walls which, if they are load bearing tends to…. make your house fall down (!) the best way to increase the feel of space in your home is through the use of optical illusions. They can also be used to scale down an overly large room, drop the [...]

Design Classics- The Spiral Staircase

December 28, 2008 by james.brennan · View Comments 

With many people renovating their existing properties rather than opting to move, a staircase which takes up less space for accessing new levels or rooms has never been a more popular feature. A spiral staircase can take up nearly half the room of a conventional straight flight staircase, whilst still providing a convenient means of [...]

Boho Bed Tents

December 10, 2008 by james.brennan · View Comments 

A bohemian bedroom complete with tent style bed canopy is a great idea for those wanting a little individuality in their décor. The word bohemian conjures images of plush fabrics and strong colours set to a freestyle decorating motif. Eclectic and colourful, a bohemian bedroom is rich in character and diverse in the details. Below [...]