To many, decorating a room can seem overwhelming. There are so many factors to take into consideration and that’s just about what colour we put on the walls. So what happens when we get to the finishing touches? We often…
Following on from the European press trips I was lucky enough to take part in last year, I’ve developed a real fixation with tiles. I’ll admit that before this I was a little conservative with tile choices. I liked to…
It’s an age old problem. Making the most of natural light in any home can be a daunting task, particularly in our gloomy British Winter. I’m just completing my own house renovations. Having converted the attic, I’m now turning the empty…
Have you ever dreamed of having a professional interior designer help you redecorate your home? I know I have, it’s something I’d love. I do struggle with bringing a ‘look’ together and usually end up with a real mish mash…
Today’s guest post has some great pointers for when to bring in interior design experts to help you decorate. Enjoy! Everyone wants to live in a home that appeals to their sense of style and that they feel proud showing…
Today’s guest post is talking about one of the staple looks in interior design; the traditional look, and how it’s making a comeback! Enjoy. Interior design themes seem to come and go like the seasons, whether it’s French provincial, modern…
As homeowners we are always looking for new and exciting ways to decorate our homes, and although leather might not be anywhere near a new interior design innovation, it can still be used to great effect in a variety of…
Today’s guest post takes a look at ways to integrate good interior design into your home. It’s something we all do, whether we realise it or not, and there are easy ways to hone our skills, with just a little…
For the last month or so I’ve been using a Cricut Explore cutting machine to create craft projects and some lovely home decor pieces too. You may have seen how I updated my front door by adding some vinyl numbers…
Where do you take inspiration from when it comes to your home decor? Do you look at magazines? Maybe you go window shopping on the high street or the internet? Or perhaps you look at blogs and places like Pinterest…
This guest blog was written by John Rooney in partnership with Vusta Flooring – providers of some of the very best vinyl flooring available in the UK. What’s the best way of bringing something new to your home? A…
You know I like to talk about trends, and recently showcased the colour trends for 2014. Today’s guest post looks at some of the great interior design trends for 2014. Will you be using any of them? More and more…
If design is an always changing art, it stands to reason that at some point (perhaps even several points) the ideal canvas that provides your starting point will change too. If your ideas and inspiration are constantly growing, why wouldn’t…
Bloggers, would you like to win £200 to spend on brand new tableware at M&S? This Competition is now Closed. Congatulations to the overall winner – Happy Home Bird Runners Up Prizes go to – Tidy Away Today and Sew…
Are you always looking for new ideas on how to dress and style your sofa? If like me, you get a bit stuck in your ways and use the same old cushions time after time maybe you need a few…
Matching the furniture layout of your living room in an effective manner is by no means an exact science. But equally, it involves more than merely throwing together pieces that are similar in their design or materials. In essence, furnishing…
Top Interior Designer, Oliver Heath has joined forces with Andrex Eco to bring us some amazing tips on making our homes more eco friendly. Apparently a whopping 48% of us would like to be more eco friendly in our homes…
Glass is an integral part of the design of any home. The size and positioning of windows, skylights and glass doors can make the difference between a bright, welcoming space and a home that is dark and depressing. However, its…
