Category Archives: Decorating

Which Sofa? Which Armchairs? We Help You Decide

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Lorna S

Traditionally, most families purchased three piece suites: a three seater sofa and two matching armchairs. Then the two piece sofa became fashionable and things started to mix up a little. If space permitted, some purchased a three piece sofa, a two … Continue reading →

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How to Decorate with White

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Lorna S

White is not defined as a colour because it is the sum of all possible colours. Yet, it’s a common “colour” used in interior decorating. If you’re considering decorating and furnishing rooms in white, and wondering if it might be … Continue reading →

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Decorating with Black – Tips for 4 Rooms in your Home

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Lorna S

Decorating with black? Does this sound too dark, too sombre, too claustrophobic? If that’s your initial reaction, then prepare to be surprised and delighted. Black can be a sophisticated, moody, dramatic and glorious colour to use in the home. Here … Continue reading →

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Blending Period Details with Modern Conveniences in your Home

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Lorna S

The vast majority of us would struggle to live without modern conveniences in our homes now – from central heating to flush toilets, from dishwashers to piped hot water, from smart refrigerators to Netflix. But what about when we are … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Window Seats

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Lorna S

Have you considered getting windows seats in your home? They provide versatile extra seating as well as handy storage, they ooze comfort and cosiness, and they add character to a room. Bay windows offer the ideal space for a window … Continue reading →

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6 Tips for Decorating and Furnishing Baby Bedrooms

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Lorna S

In Ireland, we tend to be a bit superstitious in terms of our preparations for a baby. I had my first child in England and I remember a friend being amazed by how I bought the bare minimum in preparation … Continue reading →

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6 Interesting Ideas for Decorating Your Walls

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Lorna S

Would you like to redecorate your walls but don’t want to use wallpaper or paintings? Are you looking for something different from the run of the mill designs? Yet you don’t want to break the bank? We have a number … Continue reading →

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Interiors Design Trends for 2017: Helping You Make Decorating Decisions

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Lorna S

Now that the sun has started shining, I’ve started to think about decorating and yes, judging by the number of people in my local hardware shop choosing paint, people are planning on getting the paint brushes and wallpaper paste out … Continue reading →

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Wallpapers To Make Your Rooms Seem Bigger

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Lorna S

I love houses with high ceilings, they give the illusion of so much more space within the room. Of course, high ceilings aren’t always practical – it’s going to cost more to heat rooms with high ceilings and simple tasks … Continue reading →

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Selling Your House? Read Our Tips First

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Lorna S

Apparently most house buyers decide to start looking for a new home in February. The January blues are over, people have recovered from Christmas and the days are starting to lengthen. Many will be planning on moving during the summer … Continue reading →

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