Turning Over a New Leaf in Dining Room Interior Design
January 18, 2012 by Helen Green · View Comments
It’s possible to turn a section of your kitchen or lounge into a dining room simply by look at some interior design inspiration! Today we take an informal look at ways to turn over a new leaf in dining rooms/areas which will bring bursts of colour and life into your home – which is especially [...]
Be a 2012 Trendsetter – Travel Back in Time
January 4, 2012 by Helen Green · View Comments
Who says that trends in interior design must always look forward to the future? You will observe that the last trend for 2012 actually looked backwards in time. In this vein, the most popular trends in window treatments are:
• Colonial – Blinds and shutters are the dominant features with fabrics like lace and other sheer [...]
Be a 2012 Trendsetter – Play with Damask
January 3, 2012 by Helen Green · View Comments
Being a trendsetter also means playing with ideas that others have overlooked. Be the trendsetter in your circle of friends by playing with unconventional fabrics as well as by using non-traditional methods of hanging these fabrics on the windows.
The most innovative use of unconventional fabrics in window treatment relate to damask. It is a luxurious [...]
Interior Design Ideas for Master Bedrooms 5: Eclectic
September 23, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Let’s be brutally honest in today’s post and look at eclectic style for master bedrooms for those who use second-hand furnishings as a means of saving money in the current economic climate. Second-hand certainly doesn’t have the same taboos as it did not that many years ago. Today you can create a stunning looking [...]
AutumnWinter Interior Design Trends 2011 – Trendy Nomadic Lifestyles
September 17, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Encompassing nomadic tribes throughout the world this interior design trend includes a deliberate mismatch of patterns, with a variety of textures being seen in materials and fabrics from near and far. Hand crafted pieces continue to grow in popularity as more people place value on furnishings and furniture made from artisans rather than mass produced.
Patchwork [...]
Transforming an Out-dated ‘Pink Palace’ and ‘Stepping into a Dream’
September 15, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
The 60 Minute Makeover is all it took for the team to transform an outdated, dark and depressing bedroom into a bright, feminine and glamorous bedroom.
Inspired by 19th century Chinese silk panels depicting ‘The Tree of Life’ pattern the bedroom was redecorated in light reflective colours and soft furnishings to maximise the space. Old fitted [...]
Inspiring Ideas From Far Away Places 2: Vietnam
May 24, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
In today’s modern society influences in decorating are often inspired by international designs, and the contemporary Asian style is perhaps one of the most popular. It lends itself to a clean and clutter free style, whilst at the same time having an atmosphere that is calming and relaxing to people that are in a room.
Positive [...]
Shake-up Your Colour Scheme 6: A Lighter Shade of Pale
May 21, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
How many times have you walked into a room be it a room in one of your friends house or either that of a hotel, and you have thought yourself that the colour scheme is totally wrong, and actually makes you feel uncomfortable? If you’re considering decorating a room in your home you will need [...]
Shake-up Your Colour Scheme 1: Trendy Camel
May 16, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
One of the best and most economical ways of decorating any room in your home is to just give your walls a coat of paint. If you do this to say, your bedroom you will be amazed at the transformation that can take place, and in a short space of time. You will [...]
Last Minute Christmas 3: Prepare For The Party!
December 8, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
It is nearly Christmas and there are going to be parties – you might even be hosting some of your own! The question is – are you prepared for it or is it going to be a last-minute arrangement like everything else? Don’t sweat though, because Terry’s Fabrics is here to help! You might not [...]
