New Colours for Summer 2: Clementine
June 14, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Summer is a time for barbecues, house parties and summer picnics but for some, this is the season to get handy with a paintbrush! If you do plan on having guests around this summer then you may already be thinking of redecorating your home or maybe just one area of your house.
A perfect colour for [...]
A-Z of Interior Design Part 7: X-Z
April 10, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
In this final part of our A-Z of interior design we’re going to be looking at X,Y & Z.
X for relaXing (we couldn’t think of anything else suitable!).
Y for Yellow, a beautiful sunny day and warmth.
Z for Zebra rugs which are right on-trend this year.
Interior design is one of the most important things in our [...]
Living Room Decorating Trends 3: Living Room Design Styles Part 1
March 30, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
When it comes to popular living room design styles, there are some that seem to be timeless choices and there are different interpretations of them. If you are having a difficult time defining your space, there are helpful hints for all different types of unique living room situations, but if you incorporate a particular style, [...]
Simple Decorating Ideas 6: Decoration Tips for Small Areas
March 19, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
A small area can present unique challenges when it comes to decorating. You will be limited in many respects, particularly when it comes to framed art and other decorative pieces. However, there are a few things you can do to open up a small area and give it a larger than life feeling. All you [...]
Inspiration From Morocco 5: Dining Rooms
February 4, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Tell me – are you tired of a dull and lifeless dining room? Is it time for a makeover with one of the year’s hottest home trends? Moroccan décor can do you and your home the world of good – even if it is short-lived and purely an experimental journey! You don’t have to go [...]
Inspiration From Morocco 3: Bathrooms
February 2, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Have you ever been in a Hammam? Bathing time is important in Morocco and a Hammam is a part of the culture where one really slips into relaxation and rejuvenation. You can take on the same or a similar atmosphere to a traditional Hammam by creating your very own Spa bathroom dressed with Moroccan tiles [...]
Pondering Over Pastels 5: Pastel Oranges
January 29, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Orange is one of those colours that people are afraid to use in the home as we often see it in a more bright and saturated shade – in which case you have to be a lover to dare decorating with it. However, the softer pastel shades of orange are less dizzying and can bring [...]
Pondering Over Pastels: How To Successfully Use Pastels
January 24, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
This week we’re going to look at using pastels and the wonderful effects that can be created using
these softer and more natural tones within your home.
Interior designers often run up against the problem of rooms that look and feel cramped and
crowded. Often, it is more than just a look and feel; many rooms are simply [...]
2011 Home Decorating Trends 2: Girly Glamour
January 18, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Welcome back to our series on home decorating trends for 2011; today we present our second home trend which is titled ‘Girly Glamour’. This is the age of elegance where ladies can fall in love with sensuous fabrics and shimmering metallics. The look is however, understated rather than brash and overly proud – go easy [...]
2011 Colour Trends 3: Made With Love
December 29, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Welcome to the third instalment of our 2011 Colour Trend series and to the third colour theme entitled ‘Made With Love’. What are your first thoughts? What could be meant by this theme’s title? It makes me want to find out more; sounds almost ‘cuddly’ and I imagine that it will be a timeless palette [...]
