Author Archives: Lorna S

Key Wallpaper Trends 2019

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Lorna S

Wallpaper has never gone out of fashion but many people are nervous about using wallpaper in their homes due to seeing it as rather intimidating in trying to decide on a design; as almost permanent, as difficult to put up … Continue reading →

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Exterior Windows – What Colours are Best?

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Lorna S

The summer months are the perfect time to paint your exterior windows and doors. Long evenings, warm temperatures and plenty of daylight mean that conditions are perfect for the paint drying well before you apply a second coat the following … Continue reading →

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Make your Bedroom Special with a Distinctive Bed Style

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Lorna S

Are you heading away on holidays soon? Do you ever find yourself comparing the bedrooms, but more specifically the beds, when looking at accommodation and trying to decide where to stay? I found myself being swayed by old brass beds, … Continue reading →

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Stunning Sliding Doors

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Lorna S

Are you planning a new build, an extension or a renovation? If space is slightly tight, sliding doors may be the answer as the space needed for the door arc isn’t required. The sliding doors slide along a track so … Continue reading →

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8 Kitchen Seating Ideas

Posted on May 25, 2019 by Lorna S

Dining rooms are becoming a rarity now in many houses. Kitchens have become bigger, often containing a kitchen island (for food preparation and informal meals), and a large kitchen table. Some have space for a couple of armchairs which creates … Continue reading →

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Pergola – creating an extra room in your garden

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Lorna S

As the weather gets warmer and the evenings are brighter, you may be planning on spending more time in the garden – and wishing you had an inviting space to sit and relax in the open air. Maybe you need … Continue reading →

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Move House or Extend?

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Lorna S

You’re running out of space in your home. Another bedroom is needed, a larger kitchen would be great, a shower room would be extremely handy and more storage wouldn’t go astray either. Should you consider moving house or should you … Continue reading →

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Let Textures Transform Your Home

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Lorna S

Adding textures to your interior decoration can really transform your home. Bare surfaces, tiled floors, leather sofas, painted walls can combine to make a room appear cold and bare even though it may seem to have sufficient furniture. Texture will … Continue reading →

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Shared Children’s Bedroom Ideas

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Lorna S

Sharing bedrooms is great for children. It teaches them how to share, to be respectful of other people’s boundaries, to join in teamwork when tidying up and it can be good fun chatting after the lights have been turned off … Continue reading →

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Freestanding Kitchens

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Lorna S

The increasing popularity of kitchen islands and butcher blocks have led to a return to freestanding kitchens, perhaps not to the extent of the 1940s when the sink was the only fixed item in a kitchen, but between a desire … Continue reading →

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