Modern Bedroom Ideas 5: Ultra Modern
April 15, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
You may have decided that the look you want to create in your bedroom is one of a very modern and contemporary design, but just because you’ve settled on a modern design, you will have to consider if you want it retro or sleek ultramodern. You have to think over how you want to feel [...]
A – Z of Interior Design Part 6: U-W
April 9, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
In our penultimate post in this mini series we’re going to look at U, V & W. The popularity of interior design has grown and more and more people are gaining an interest. All of the TV shows which have grown in numbers and audience are reflective of this. Below, continuing with the A-Z of [...]
How To Get This Year’s Looks – Vintage Glamour
February 19, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
In this post we’re going to look at Vintage Glamour with our main focus being on the bedroom as this dreamy look is ideal for a bedroom make-over. In this style we also see the main stay colours being creams, ivory, beige and taupe. Think along the lines of floaty textiles which are brought together [...]
Pondering Over Pastels: Pastel Pinks
January 25, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Now that we have got you interested in how beautiful pastels can make a real impact on your home,
today we’re going to focus our attentions on using pinks – before you scream ‘No!- not pink!’ don’t
forget that there are many different shades and hues of pink even within the pastel colour ranges.
Pastel pink can be [...]
Be Proud Of Your Heritage 3 – British Colonial Style
September 29, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
The British Colonial style is well-loved and has been since its arrival in the late 19th century – when the British Empire had poked its way into all other continents. In Asia, Africa and India, the locals began to make the British feel at home by replicating the current British furniture designs. The only difference [...]
Contemporary Interiors 3 – Black Is Black In The Lounge
August 11, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Black is one of the most used colours in interiors, although some will beg to differ. This is because although black creeps into most interiors – its existence is in details, borders, accents. Rarely is black used as a dominant colour because it is believed that it is too dark, too depressing and too dramatic.
Black [...]
Top Interior Design Tips For August – Making The Most Of Warm Evenings
August 8, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Hands up those who prefer a warm evening relaxing at home as opposed to those chilly winter nights? I will be the first to raise my hand! Summer is short on the motherland – so we need to make the most of while its still here! You know that when the winter months creep up, [...]
Top Interior Design Tips For August 1- Keeping Cool
August 2, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
August is the last official month of summer before we move into September – with lots of showers and cooler nights. We will be taking a look at how you can use the last of the summer sun to your advantage. Interior design and decorating go through seasonal changes due to the weather conditions outside.
Everything [...]
Go Continental – In The Kitchen
July 19, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Continental kitchens come straight out of Europe and reflect the European’s perception of good design. Unfortunately – despite England being in Europe we are often not included in the continental style. It is the same as continental breakfasts – a selection of cheeses, hams, jams and various breads, teas, coffees and freshly squeezed juices are [...]
A Room With A View 4 : A Room With A View Towards A Babbling Brook
July 15, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
A room with a view overlooking a babbling brook – few of you will have this luxury so it is important that you make the most of it. What we can see when we look out of our windows can be reflected within the home and enhance our surroundings. The outdoors can inspire indoor themes [...]
