How to Create 3: How to Create a Natural Home
July 13, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
In Today’s post we’re going to take a look at creating natural homes. This particular topic remains a hot topic within the world of interior design; more especially as many people are making a pro-active effort to think about where their consumer goods come from and ways to reduce their carbon footprint by incorporating as [...]
Inspiration From Morocco 7: Patios
February 6, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Lets face it – it is still winter and the patio is as grey and dismal as the British skies; but on a positive note you can look forward to giving it a makeover for the warmer months. Visions of gathering on the patio on a warm and sultry summer evening or enjoying the first [...]
How To – Part 3 – Go Dutch
June 2, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Dutch designers and Dutch design are very original and choosing to ‘Go Dutch’ is a great achievement in that you are not afraid to design your home differently to other mainstream trends. There is a lot of minimalism in Dutch interior design and great attention is given to each individual piece and component of the [...]
Re-Vamping Your Living Space – Mixing Curtains and Blinds
May 29, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Have you ever asked yourself if curtains and blinds can be used together? Will mixing the two be a success or disaster? These questions call for some discussion, but evidently – mixing curtains with blinds and changing your window dressing can be a simple step to re-vamping your living space.
If you are going to go [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Beautiful Budget Bedroom Ideas – Part 1 – Full Of Eastern Promise
May 5, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
It is our belief that every bedroom should be designed to create a certain mood and atmosphere, whether it be romantic, calming or in the case of a bedroom full of Eastern promise – sensual.
Everyone has different tastes and there are hundreds of design ideas for bedrooms on a budget – so that you can [...]
How To: Part 4 – Update A Dining Room
May 4, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
The dining room is becoming an outdated room which in many homes has become a dumping ground rather than a place to relax over a meal and share the day’s events with family.
When was the last time you saw your dining room table’s surface? If you’re like many families it was a long time ago! [...]
How To: Part 1 – Update Your Living Room
May 1, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Revamp your living room with a cool, contemporary theme. Combine strong shapes with an injection of colour against a neutral background, to revitalise and refresh your lounge without spending a fortune.
Seating:
For an inviting, homely living space that the whole family can relax in, update your sofa by using throws and new cushions which pick [...]
Reflect Your Style – Part 3 – In A Haven Of Tranquillity
April 15, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Everyone has a different interpretation of creating a haven of tranquillity, somewhere to relax and de-stress in peace and quiet. The colour which is most associated with tranquillity is white which is perfect in meeting the interior design trends of totally white interiors.
However, you need to be careful because white can easily turn into icy [...]
