Home Living Styles – Part 6 – Modern Families
March 13, 2010 by Helen Green · Leave a Comment
Modern family homes have to be practical and functional, yet they do not have to be without style! The main room of all family homes, especially during the evenings, is the lounge. With the abundance of modern styled furniture creating this type of living style is amongst the easiest.
For most modern homes the TV is [...]
Home Living Styles – Part 5 – Modern Rustic
March 12, 2010 by Helen Green · Leave a Comment
Many of us live in modern homes but would like a rustic look which is modern, functional and suits modern living styles. Using white is the main base colour for walls is a great idea for smaller rooms, and selecting a more vibrant tone for the feature wall to make a focal point within the [...]
Home Living Styles – Part 2 – Country Manor
March 9, 2010 by Helen Green · 1 Comment
Country Manor interiors conjure up images of grandeur and elegance, with the emphasis being put on the desires and whims of the Lord and Lady of the home. Although this quintessential English lifestyle does still exist it is only the gentry or those who have managed to buy a country manor estate!
However, this doesn’t mean [...]
Positive Visions – Part 5 – Increasing The ‘Wow’ Factor
February 26, 2010 by Helen Green · Leave a Comment
We all dream of having designer homes, or do we? Stereotypical assumptions are made and bandied about that most people would love the chance to have their home given a make-over by the top interior designers and whilst this may be true for some, others would shudder at the mere thought of letting someone getting [...]
Positive Visions – Part 2 – Sartorial
February 23, 2010 by Helen Green · Leave a Comment
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 [...]