Home Living Styles – Part 4 – Contemporary

March 11, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments 

To achieve stunning contemporary interiors which have the ‘wow’ factors it’s best to keep the colour scheme simple with natural tones such as wood teamed with pale turquoise to add warmth. Pieces of wall art are perfect for both living areas and bedrooms.
Standard radiators for heating are no in keeping with this style. Instead under [...]

The Art Of Illusion – Part 4 – The Layering Effect

January 26, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments 

The art of illusion is about seeing what is not really there. One of the latest and possible the strangest interior design trends is to use layering of art on curtains.

This is not about using art which has been printed onto fabric, but about hanging artwork onto curtains, or at least make it appear that [...]

The Art Of Illusion – Part 1 – Maximising Your Space

January 23, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments 

The art of illusion is principally to make spaces appear larger than they actually are. One of the easiest methods of achieving this is to stick rigidly to the ‘no clutter’ rule!

It is surprising how claustrophobic living spaces can become when they are full of clutter! A simple tidy up job can make all the [...]

Make 2010 A Year For Change – Home Offices

January 8, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments 

People’s workplaces are turning more and more towards working from home, the current weather conditions have shown that many people are being given the opportunity to work from their home rather than risk a treacherous journey into the office.

Finding a place within your home from which to work in relative peace and quiet, and without [...]