Spring Interior Design Ideas for Bedrooms: Patchwork
February 1, 2012 by Helen Green · View Comments
What springs to mind when you think of patchwork? Typically it would be country cottage, along with Victoriana, Shaker or Shabby Chic – However, it doesn’t have to be any of these, although they all offer great interior design styles, you can bring patchwork bang up-to-date by using it as wall covering as well as [...]
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 [...]
Cosy, Winter Interior Design Ideas 7: Using Tactile Fabrics
October 30, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Every winter we see an influx of faux fur, animal skins and tactile fabrics creeping into interior designer’s mood-boards and this year is no exception. With many different styles and designs to choose from you gone are the days where real animal skins were laid onto floors as ’show-offs’ from hunting expeditions – it’s a [...]
Timeless Interior Design Themes 3: Classical
October 19, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Classical interior design leans towards the Greek and Roman empires of order, balance and symmetry. The key aspect to classical interiors is a focal point, typically a fireplace in the living room, which has matching light sconces either side along with an ornate gilded mirror over the fireplace. Think along the lines of symmetry and [...]
Autumn/Winter Interior Design Trends 2011 – Perfected
September 13, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Our next interior design trend is inspired by make-up and future healthcare. With the use of soft, delicate colours, a variety of tactile materials this trend is based on homes of the future being highly efficient, with multi-purpose furniture and plenty of storage space. Pretty colours and comforting soft furnishings and accessories are used to [...]
How to Create an English Country Style Interior
August 15, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Have you ever wondered what brings such a marvellous feeling of light-heartedness and a serene picture of blooming gardens and rolling hills when entering some homes? There does not seen to be anything that you can put your finger on with colours and patterns running a little off kilter but all of the furnishings still [...]
Green Interior Design Ideas & Tips
July 25, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Green is a colour often linked with nature. After all, it has always been seen as the colour of life and renewal. This causes it to be a fantastic way to bring life and energy into a room. Yet there are of course a great variety of shades and tones of green. This gives you [...]
How to Add the ‘WOW’ Factor to Your Home 2: Floors
May 31, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Flooring is an important part of decorating your home; it can change the look completely and also complement the any fixtures and fittings. A lot of home owners often overlook decorating the floor of their home. What they forget is that it runs all the way through your house or apartment and if neglected it [...]
Inspiring Ideas From Far Away Places 1: Nova Scotia
May 23, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
If you are looking for inspiring ideas to decorate a room in your house, then maybe you want to think about Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia is part of Canada and has a rich diverse culture, having indigenous people from around the world that live there. It is also the world’s number one exporter of Christmas [...]
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 [...]
