Interior Design: Christmas Wrapped Up – Practical & Functional Gift Ideas 7: An Overview
November 27, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
In our final post in this mini-series we’re going to wrap things up with an overview of soft furnishings which can be used as practical and functional gifts for family and friends.
Bedding:
We’ve suggested ideas for giving bed throws, duvet covers sets and super king bedding as a wonderful present which will last for many years [...]
Autumn/Winter 2011 Interior Design Colours 7: Dark Denim
September 11, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
In our final part of this mini-series we’re going to take a look at dark denim, a favourite colour for teenagers and those who love their jeans! Like jeans, dark denim gives you a feeling of comfort and warmth with knowledge that denim has been around for years and will never really go out [...]
Igniting Your Imagination 3: Designing a Games Room
June 29, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
If you are thinking of adding a games room to your house this can be a fantastic and exciting addition to any home, for the very reason that it will create an environment that is fun and enjoyable to be in. Whether it is for the use of you and your family or you and [...]
Be Colour Inspired by Summer’s Fresh Bouquets 6: Small & Dainty Lobelia
June 25, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
There are actually between 360 to 400 different species of Lobelia and it is this wide range of variety and the colours in which this beautiful plant produces that gives inspiration for many home interior design ideas.
As there are so many different species of Lobelia to choose from it is almost impossible to list each [...]
Be Colour Inspired by Summer’s Fresh Bouquets 4: Pastel Pink Sweet Peas
June 23, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Sweet peas come in a wide variety of species and the wonderfully subtle colours lay inspiration for home décor ideas in many of our homes. Pastel pink is a really chic colour to use throughout the home and the living room is an especially wonderful area to adorn using this colour. Pastel pink is actually [...]
New Colours for Summer 4: Mink
June 16, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Mink is actually a dark shade of brown, almost black in colour and really gives a warm atmosphere when contrasted against lighter colours. As this is indeed quite a bold colour, you must try to ensure that you don’t over-do it. Instead, use mink as a way to compliment and break up large plain walls [...]
Inspiring Ideas From Far Way Places 5: Florida
May 27, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
If you have ever been to Florida on holiday you will have probably seen the different ways that people have decorated their homes which reflects the laid-back style and also the tropical style of that state. So when it comes to decorating a room in your home, you might like to think about re-creating a [...]
Seasonal Style 1: In Your Living Room
May 9, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
If you take time to think about it for a moment, the living room is quite possibly one of the most important rooms in your home. It is a room where you will spend most of your time, and as is often the case these days, the living room will also possibly double up as [...]
Interior Design Principles 7: Colour
May 1, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
When it comes to colour it is not surprising to know that for many people it is actually a bit scary. People are sometimes reluctant to experiment, as they fear they could be doing something really wrong. But if you sit back and think for a moment you will actually realise that using colour is [...]
Interior Design Principles 5: Detail
April 29, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
If you think about interior design you will soon come to realise that it covers a vast amount of topics, which can range from utilising simple colour schemes, furniture, layout and intricate architectural design. Interior design does not stop there, the various topics can be broken down even more when you consider historical issues and [...]
