Author Archives: Lorna S

The 3 Zones of a Kitchen

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Lorna S

We’ve all heard of the working triangle in the kitchen (whereby you’ll find it easier to cook efficiently if your sink, preparation area and cooker/hob are all located to form a triangle) but have you heard about the three zones … Continue reading →

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Interior Design Trends for 2017

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Lorna S

If you’re planning on doing some decorating this autumn, you’re probably wondering what’s on trend for the autumn and winter and yet you want to know that they aren’t going to be a flash in the pan, that these trends … Continue reading →

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How to improve Storage in your Hallway

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Lorna S

Do you get fed up of falling over shoes as you walk into your hallway? Are there schoolbags, hurleys, footballs and trainers strewn around? Is it a nightmare trying to find matching shoes at times? If it’s starting to get … Continue reading →

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How To Make Your Home Ready For Autumn

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Lorna S

Summer is coming to an end and there’s already foliage blowing around on the ground after the winds last week and some trees are starting to turn golden yellow and deep red. Now that temperatures will be dropping too, how … Continue reading →

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How To Let Lighting Steal The Show

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Lorna S

Having the correct lighting in a room is essential for providing enough light but also for creating the desired atmosphere. “Correct” doesn’t always mean “bright” as sometimes you might prefer dim lighting for a relaxed ambiance but with a reading … Continue reading →

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8 Tips from The Home of the Year Programme

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Lorna S

Do you enjoy watching home renovation and interior design programmes? I love them but I often notice it’s very easy to be lulled into watching the transformation but not necessarily analysing or learning from the changes to apply them to … Continue reading →

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Creating Extra Storage In Your Bedroom

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Lorna S

  Do we ever have enough storage? Do you find yourself cramming clothes into the wardrobe and then having to re-iron something before you wear it? Do you find yourself putting clothes on a chair in the bedroom because they … Continue reading →

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Window Dressing Tips – Which Curtain Heading?

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Lorna S

Windows can be considered to be the eyes of a house, the style of windows have to suit the house on the exterior and yes, they can dictate the interior design of the rooms too. The style of curtains you … Continue reading →

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Tips for Decorating Teenage Boys Bedrooms

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Lorna S

A teenage bedroom has to fulfil a lot of functions. It needs to provide a restful night’s sleep, it needs to look ‘cool’ for when friends call around, it should offer good storage and it will probably need to be … Continue reading →

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Fabrics for your Kitchen

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Lorna S

Last week we focused on ways to bring summer into your home and I mentioned fabrics. This week I’m going to look at different fabrics for the kitchen. Be it fabric for roman blinds, curtains, cushions or chair seats, fabric … Continue reading →

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