Keep Calm & Carry On 7: Interior Design Home Ideas
December 25, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
The ‘big’ day has arrived and you have everything under control! The diner’s prepared and cooking, your home looks marvellous, everyone is happy and full of festive cheer. We bet you’re glad that you took the time to complete quick makeovers in all of your rooms, enabling you to relax and enjoy the holidays before [...]
Autumn/Winter Interior Design Trends 2011 – Utilitarian
September 15, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Our next autumn/winter interior design trend is Utilitarian; which carries on from last winters trends of having home and hand crafted furnishings and furniture, recycling and creating a homely atmosphere. The use of natural products such as wood and wool are predominant in this style along with a return to a simple way of life. [...]
Autumn/Winter Interior Design Trends 2011 – Aura Borealis (Northern Lights)
September 14, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Light plays a huge part in any interior design project, it’s the mainstay of a successful interior. Some of the leading interior designers are capturing the use of light and using it in conjunction with the latest technological advances to create aesthetics designs for this season.
A vibrant fuse of naturally occurring electric colours, such as [...]
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 [...]
Autumn Decorating Preview 5 – Mad Men Trend
September 3, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
The television series Mad Men has had a great reception here in the UK and has inspired everything from catwalks to home decorating; the latter in which we will take a look at in more detail. The show is very stylish and has helped to reinforce a love for all things retro chic along with [...]
Positive Visions – Part 2 – Sartorial
February 23, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
To achieve this interior design style you’ll need a sharp and modern colour palette. This style is fundamentally based on the heritage of learnt interior design skills and the use of outstanding materials which include new techniques and technology. Luxury becomes progressive as the style unfolds.
Craftsmanship of the past is treasured, adding intricate and elaborate [...]
Global Influences – Part 3 – Aboriginal Earthy Colours
February 17, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
The indigenous peoples of Australia use earth colours for the fabulous paintings andart work. With global influences being high on this year’s interior design trends earth colour and bold geometric shapes will be a functional part of this year’s interiors.
Vibrant and yet muted shades such as amber gold, tomato red and oceanic blue will accompany [...]
2010 Trends: Putting The Emphasis On Comfort – Part 1 – Lounges
January 16, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
The lounge is usually the most used space in the house. It is a place to relax and unwind. While accessories can add that all-important homely feel to any room, many people make the mistake of using too many. By doing this they clutter up the space and it is no longer the calming, relaxing [...]
Review Of 2009 Interior Design Trends
December 28, 2009 by Helen Green · View Comments
With the festive season just about done and dusted for another year reviews of 2009 abound! So what where the interior design rends in 2009?
With news today that Boxing Day ’sales’ saw an increase in consumer spending at an all time high it is apparent that people are tightening their belts in an attempt to [...]
