Author Archives: Lorna S

How to Decorate with Pink

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Lorna S

Pink is often viewed as a feminine colour, suitable only for young girls or teenage girls bedrooms or for feminine bedrooms but it is a much more versatile colour and can be used in all types of rooms. The trick … Continue reading →

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9 Tips for an Efficient and Stress-Free House Move

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Lorna S

The waiting is almost over. You’ve found a buyer for your home and you’ve found a house you love. The surveys have been completed, the legal work is well underway and you’ve agreed a moving date. You just have to … Continue reading →

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What Home Improvements Increase The Resale Value Of Your Home?

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Lorna S

When making improvements to your home, you will probably want the reassurance that you’re also adding value to your house, that you’re making it more attractive to potential purchasers and that you’re not doing anything to devalue your home.

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10 Kitchen Organisational Tips

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Lorna S

Is your kitchen as organised as you would like it to be? Is it working hard for you in making sure that items are easy to find, easy to store away, and make your kitchen a fairly serene place to … Continue reading →

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Up the Garden Path: 10 Best Garden Path Ideas

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Lorna S

Garden paths are important in a garden for many reasons. They have a practical function and should ‘do what it says on the tin’ by providing a path from A to B, from the garden gate to the front door … Continue reading →

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6 Requirements for an Efficient Mudroom

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Lorna S

What is a mudroom? Is it the same thing as a scullery? Is it just a different word for a back hallway? A mudroom is usually positioned just inside or next to the back or side door of the house. It is … Continue reading →

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Ceilings: The Fifth Wall in the Room

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Lorna S

Have you thought about decorating the fifth wall in one of your rooms? Ceilings are often very simply decorated with white or off-white paint when they could create quite an impact by using wallpaper, brighter colours, dark colours or very … Continue reading →

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10 Tips for Decorating and Furnishing Your Kitchen

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Lorna S

What furniture and decorating decisions do you need to make when planning your new kitchen? You might be thinking of what materials to use for the cupboard doors and worktops, what kind of flooring, perhaps the type of cooker is … Continue reading →

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9 Tips for Decorating and Furnishing your Bathroom Beautifully

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Lorna S

You might be thinking “but my bathroom doesn’t need much furniture” or “there isn’t that much wall space to decorate”. And you’re right. This is why any furniture choices need to be good ones as mistakes will be noticeable. Excellent … Continue reading →

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10 Tips for Decorating and Furnishing your Bedroom

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Lorna S

 As we’re moving into spring, I’m going to focus on each room, one per week, to give you tips for furnishing, decorating and styling each room. Some of the tips will concentrate on the basics but you have to get … Continue reading →

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