Category Archives: Interior Design

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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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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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 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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8 Tips from The Home of the Year Programme

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Lorna S

Do you enjoy watching home renovation and interior design programmes? I love them but I often notice it’s very easy to be lulled into watching the transformation but not necessarily analysing or learning from the changes to apply them to … Continue reading →

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Window Dressing Tips – Which Curtain Heading?

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Lorna S

Windows can be considered to be the eyes of a house, the style of windows have to suit the house on the exterior and yes, they can dictate the interior design of the rooms too. The style of curtains you … Continue reading →

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