Category Archives: Decorating

What We Can Learn From Home Improvement TV Shows

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Lorna S

Room to Improve is back on our TV screens every Sunday night. Now in its tenth series, it certainly has seen a number of changes over the years as Ireland went from boom to bust and back out again. Room … Continue reading →

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One Man’s Trash is Another’s Treasure: Salvaging and Upcycling

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Lorna S

There’s something very special about seeing salvaged or upcycled pieces in the home. Not only does the item have a new lease of life but it is often being used in a different way to which it was first intended. … Continue reading →

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How To Choose The Right Paint Colour

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Lorna S

Do you find that once the Christmas decorations come down on or before 6th January that you start thinking about redecorating? Maybe it’s because the rooms look a bit bare when the decorations are taken down? Or maybe it’s because … Continue reading →

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8 Steps To Decluttering Before Christmas

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Lorna S

Are you looking around your house wondering where you’re going to put the Christmas tree? If your house feels a little like it is bursting at the seams and you know that adding the Christmas decorations is going to make … Continue reading →

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Why you need Plants in your Home

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Lorna S

As winter approaches, the evenings darken earlier, our homes don’t get as much natural light and it’s not just our bodies that suffer from lack of Vitamin D but our homes can seem duller too. We all know that exercise … Continue reading →

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Getting Your Front Door Ready For Winter

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Lorna S

Now that hallow’een is approaching, our gardens need tidying up and they probably aren’t as colourful as they were during the summer. What can you do to make the front of your house and the hall door look more attractive … Continue reading →

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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 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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