Go With the Grain – How to Make the Best Use of Wood within the Home
October 16, 2009 by katie.barrett · Leave a Comment
As the summer rapidly disappears and life begins to focus towards autumn and the festive season our attentions will draw back to our homes and how to create that comfy cosy feel to keep us warm during the cold wintery nights. One simple and easy way to bring back this sumptuous feel is by introducing [...]
A Va Va Vooom Room.
July 12, 2009 by kelly.duggan · Leave a Comment
Everybody wants something in their home to make others go ‘wow’. Something different to give real visual excitement to your room and with the current trends around there is many ways that this can be achieved.
Colour is probably the first thing that many people notice in a room. With trend currently being in favour [...]
Japanese Themed Interiors
June 26, 2009 by james.brennan · Leave a Comment
Oriental design is based on principles of serenity and relaxation, with Japanese design in particular being recognizable for its warmth, charm and simplicity. What this means for any homeowner wanting to add a little Japanese flavour to their rooms is that it is actually a very simple thing to do- requiring just one or two [...]
Size Matters – Making the most of property downsizing
May 26, 2009 by katie.barrett · Leave a Comment
Whether for economical, practical or personal reasons there will come a time in everyone’s lives where they downsize from a large property to apartment, bungalow or smaller house. Although this is likely to save you money and maintenance time, stress can be caused when set with the challenge of trying to reduce or constrain your [...]
Just Married – Sharing Lives, Sharing Furniture
May 19, 2009 by katie.barrett · Leave a Comment
For most, getting married, not only signals the beginning of an emotional partnership but also a collaboration of each others material lives within a home. From viewing properties to choosing wallpaper there are a huge number of decisions for you both to make which can inevitably lead to disagreement and argument. As with most things, [...]
Jasper and the Air Chair
April 14, 2009 by james.brennan · Leave a Comment
Amongst today’s most influential industrial designers and one of the few modern day designers able to hold his own with the legendary names of the past, Jasper Morrison is an English product and furniture designer extraordinaire Born in London but brought up in New York, United States, Morrison was educated at Bryanston School. He received [...]
Going Back to Our Roots – Beautiful Beech Wood
April 14, 2009 by katie.barrett · Leave a Comment
As the world gets smaller and our ideas get bigger many of us now opt to import our furniture, home ware and crafts from Scandinavia, East Asia and elsewhere. On our own doorsteps however lies a beautiful, versatile and timeless material ideal for most domestic requirements. Seen in England, Europe and North America the deciduous [...]
Top Tips for Painting and Staining Wooden Furniture
February 15, 2009 by katie.barrett · Leave a Comment
Paint or wood stain is an economical and relatively straight forward way to add a new life, shine and style to a dated, tired or un-coordinating piece of furniture. Furthermore, treating your furniture to a bit of tender loving care will help to protect the wood and inevitably prolong its shelf life. With so [...]
Luxurious Loft Style to Aid Your Renovation
February 12, 2009 by katie.barrett · Leave a Comment
In the current economic climate where selling your house is a daunting and unlikely prospect, renovating and extending your current home is an ideal next best solution and can also help to add further value to your property. The most obvious renovation to consider in most properties is making your loft area a habitable space [...]
Block Wood Furniture
February 9, 2009 by katie.barrett · Leave a Comment
With increasing attention on sustainability, recycling and green living, interior designers have seen an emerging popularity of natural, rustic, hand made and environmentally friendly furniture. Block wood furniture, which is surprisingly furniture that appears to be made of one continuous and solid piece of wood, fits nicely into this new trend. Its charming and [...]
