Category Archives: Decorating

Dressers to Impress

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Lorna S

Dressers are multi-functional. They provide storage behind closed doors but also display attractive items on open shelves or behind glass doors. Even if contemporary in design, they offer a wholesome traditional atmosphere in a home. If you are looking for … Continue reading →

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Interior Design Trends 2020

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Lorna S

It is that time of year again when we look to the trends for the coming year. If you’re planning on getting a headstart on the interior design trends for 2020, these are the trends to be looking out for:-

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Which Hob: Ceramic, Induction or Gas?

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Lorna S

Whether you are remodelling your whole kitchen or just replacing the cooker, which oven and hob to opt for is an important decision. Here we are going to explore the advantages and disadvantages of the three main choices: ceramic, induction … Continue reading →

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Best Indoor Hammocks and Swing Chairs

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Lorna S

As winter approaches and you’re starting to make your home cosier with textured cushions, warm rugs, autumnal colours and perhaps by lighting an open fire or wood stove in the evenings, here are some ideas for cosying up with some … Continue reading →

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How to make your Home Cosier this Autumn

Posted on August 24, 2019 by Lorna S

It’s still August but the evenings are drawing in, we’re getting April showers and there’s definitely a chill in the air. I see many people have already started lighting their fires and stoves in the evenings. I’ve been tempted to … 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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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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How to Decorate Ceilings: the fifth wall in each room

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Lorna S

Ceilings are usually very plain. Painted white or off-white, they are the plainest feature of most rooms. However, they can provide an understated wow factor. For rooms where you are lying down and actually looking up at the ceiling, be … Continue reading →

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Interior Design Trends 2019

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Lorna S

Have you started thinking about the decorating needs of your home for 2019? Before you proceed too far, read our post on the latest design trends so you know what design elements are ‘past it’ and what ones are bang … Continue reading →

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Broken Plan Living: 3 Ways to Achieve It

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Lorna S

Have you heard of ‘broken plan living’? It’s become quite popular in the last two years and is perfect if you want the convenience and space of open plan living yet wish to retain a feeling of traditional separate rooms … Continue reading →

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