Reflect Your Style – Part 2 – Family Matters
April 13, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
In the past it was the kitchen that was the hub of most homes, purely because that was where family members gathered to eat their food and mull over the happenings of the day. Today the living room is the main hub of the modern family home, this being partly due to the fact that [...]
Put Spring Into Your Home – Part 6 – Entrances, Stairs And Landings
March 27, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
First impressions really do count so you should always bear this in mind every time you open your front door! Be realistic – do you like what you see or do you groan at the mess and clutter?
Entrances, stairs and landings should be kept as clutter free as possible at all times. If you don’t [...]
Put Spring Into Your Home – Part 2 – Bedrooms
March 23, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
The colour most associated with spring is yellow, you shouldn’t be afraid of it, just use it carefully! It can transform north facing bedrooms into bright and sunny havens which are inviting and relaxing. Use yellow on one wall as a feature and team it with dark furniture or black bedding to create a dramatic [...]
This Years Bedroom Trends – Part 5 – Country House Glamour
March 19, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
This very stylish bedroom design offers a superb look which is suited perfectly for large bedrooms, however, like part 1 of this mini series, Folk Style, you don’t necessarily have to live in a large country house to achieve this stunning look.
The main feature and focal point of the bedroom is the bed, as such [...]
Home Living Styles – Part 6 – Modern Families
March 13, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
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 · View Comments
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 · View Comments
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 · View Comments
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 · View Comments
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 [...]
Global Influences – Part 7 – Quintessentially English
February 21, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Throughout this mini series we have looked at the different global influences from around. the world. The common denominator with them all is the use of earthy colours and colours inspired by natural flora and fauna from particular countries and creating a quintessentially English interiors remains true to these factors.
English country cottages are themed around [...]
