Going Green – Part 6 – Shake Up, Not Move Out!
May 15, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Quick Room Refreshers
Is your décor looking dingy? Are you bored with the same-old, same old every time you open your eyes in the morning? Feel like packing up and moving on out to somewhere fresh?
If you answered yes to the first two questions then most likely you don’t really need to move out. You need [...]
Going Green Part 3 – Using Natural Materials
May 12, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
There is a growing awareness in the impact we are making on the environment. This has led to more people getting involved with recycling and reusing, as well as reducing their consumption. Interior design is no different.
Many designers, professional and amateur, are aiming for more green decorating, using natural materials that have a smaller impact [...]
Beautiful Budget Bedroom Ideas – Part 5 – Arabian Nights
May 9, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
How can you re-create a luxurious Arabian Nights style bedroom with lots of spice? We have some great ideas to get you started and better still how to achieve the look on a budget. A beautiful Arabian night’s bedroom is going to turn heads with its bold and gold colour selections and unique décor accessories.
Don’t [...]
Looking At Lounges – Part 4 – Cheap But Chic
April 30, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Revitalise a tired, dull room by brightening up old furniture and accessories. With minimum cash, it’s possible to create something really special.
The walls:
Paint the walls white or in pale shades of grey for a modern look, alternatively use creams or ivories to give a softer, more traditional look.
The floor:
Sand and paint your floorboards. Use a [...]
Looking At Lounges – Part 1 – Country Cottage Style
April 25, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
If you want to turn a living room or lounge into a cosy and chic country cottage retreat you’ll need to use warm colours, light flooring, soft lighting to brighten up a small cottage living room and turn it into a light, airy living space.
The walls:
Paint them a muted yellow to bring warmth into the [...]
Put Spring Into Your Home – Part 4 – Living Rooms
March 25, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Bring a touch of spring into your living you by injecting a bright colour. It’s important not to go overboard with the colour otherwise the room can look over cluttered as the eye has no where definite to focus upon.
If you make use a bold on-trend pattern on a focal wall keep the other walls [...]
