It’s not easy to bring the family together at mealtimes when you have teenagers. They are often hidden away in their rooms, listening to music, watching YouTube or chatting to friends. They rarely come out, and when they do, it’s…
There will come a time when you’ll need extra space in your home, whether it’s because your family is growing, or perhaps you want to create a home office to focus on your business. Sometimes, moving isn’t an option due…
There’s much more focus on buying longer lasting products for our home. We need to move away from fast furnishings and invest in pieces that stand the test of time. It’s something I’m going to feature more and more of…
So today I want to discuss the benefits of made to measure blinds and curtains. When you want to introduce new window dressings into your home, the hunt begins. If you’re like me, you probably spend hours scouring the internet…
A dark living room won’t make you feel like spending time in the space, so I’ve pulled together 3 ways you can improve the lighting and create a cosy, bright atmosphere in order to enhance the decor. If you’re looking…
A few weeks ago I visited Grand Designs Live at the Birmingham NEC. It’s a show I love, having visited before and always look forward to the innovations, the setup and of course, Kevin McCloud. If you’re planning a home…
Christmas is a time for coming together with friends, family or others and today’s post is looking at how we can create a luxurious Christmas dining space. In collaboration with Juliette’s Interiors I’m creating a moodboard of dining room style…
Do you have a mattress topper on your bed? This is the brand new Silentnight Breatheasy Memory Foam Topper and it is divine. Keep reading if you’d like to take advantage of an amazing offer. If sleep is sometimes an…
The maximalist trend has become incredibly popular in recent years thanks to home lovers embracing an eclectic home decor style inspired by many Instagram accounts. For me, I love to take elements of the maximalist look and use it in…
There’s been a real surge in popularity for the artificial plant in the last few years. I have several in my home and the quality of these products has improved immensely. How do we feel about introducing artificial flowers in…
Our dining room has always been a tricky room to furnish. It’s not a traditional dining room, but we use it more as a dining den. The current setup suits our family and has meant we use this space a…
Many people talk about what you can do to improve the value of your home. Building a conservatory isn’t always something that springs to mind, but these extensions can be invaluable to increasing space on the ground floor of your…
Most loft conversions are turned into 1 or 2 bedrooms with an en-suite bathroom. They allow the space within a home to be redefined, often giving growing families extra room and taking pressure off lower floors. If you’re about to…
The time has come to talk about Christmas. I’m just dipping in though, not going full blown Christmas styling on you yet so don’t worry. As part of my partnership with the wonderful Portmeirion UK this year, I have a…
What is Biophilic Design and why is it good for the bathroom? According to Wikipedia, Biophilic design is a concept used to increase occupant connectivity to the natural environment through the use of direct nature, indirect nature, and space and place…
If you are blessed with a small kitchen you may find it difficult to create a working, stylish space but there are ways to make the most of the space you have. With some creative design ideas, a few hacks…
Today’s giveaway prize comes from the lovely team at Rugs Direct, who would like to offer one Love Chic Living reader this beautiful Boho Rose Rug. In an ideal 120cm x 170cm size it’s perfect for many rooms from the…
Your bedroom is meant to be your own personal paradise into which you can disappear, relax and reflect after the long and tiring days at work. However, true relaxation can be difficult when you’re living in what feels like a…
