Innovative Curtain Pole Ideas 1: Wall Hangings
December 4, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
In this mini-series we’re going to show you different uses for curtain poles apart from hanging curtains! With a little ingenuity and design flair you can find practical and functional ways to use curtain poles around your home. We begin with using a metal curtain pole to hang a pattern fabric panel to make a [...]
Stylishly Scandinavian Kitchen Ideas
November 13, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
We’re beginning to get a colour theme going here and not surprisingly white is as popular in the Scandinavian styled kitchen as it is in other rooms! With clean and shiny work surfaces kitchens are a hub of many Scandinavian homes. This is one room where it is evident that old meets new head-on.
Modern appliances [...]
Living Room Window Dressing Ideas 3: Everyday Elegance
October 26, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
In this post we’re going to take a look at how to dress your living room windows to create an elegant look which is unpretentious and suitable for everyday use. When you think about re-decorating your living room, don’t fall into the trap that so many other do – consider the type of window dressing [...]
Living Room Window Dressing Ideas 2: Chic Contemporary
October 23, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
Today we’re turning our attention to contemporary window dressings. With some stunning styles, colours and designs available you won’t have any trouble finding a contemporary window dressing to suit your living room perfectly.
So, what should you look for in a contemporary window dressing?
1. Up to the minute styling and fabric designs will make a real [...]
Living Room Window Dressing Ideas 1: Luxury Looks
October 20, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
In this mini-series we’re going to take a look at interior design ideas for living room windows. In this post we’re focusing on luxury looks, offering hints and tips on how you can add a luxury look to your windows.
Finding the right window dressing can be a little daunting, not only do you have to [...]
Bedroom Interior Design Ideas 5: Using Juicy Plums
October 17, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
In our last post in this mini-series we’re going to take a look at using this season’s on-trend colour plum. As we know plums (the Victoria variety) are dark, deep purple but these aren’t the only variety of plum you can take you interior design inspiration from. Other plum varieties include mellow orange and yellow [...]
Bedroom Interior Design Ideas 4: Using Zesty Citrus Fruits
October 14, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
As we continue with our mini-series on bedroom interior design ideas using fruity colours today we’re looking at the use of citrus fruits, lemons, oranges, limes and even grapefruit colours can be used to create a bedroom which is bright, bold and invigorating!
One of the great advantages of using ant one of the citrus fruits [...]
Bedroom Interior Design Ideas 3: Using Fruity Black Berries
October 11, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
Black berries include a wide variety of fruits including blueberries, black currants and of course blackberries. Black for bedroom designs are increasingly popular as the old fashion myths of black only being used in ’seedy’ hotels and brothels has thankfully been dispelled!
Blackberries are amongst the oldest known fruits and are typically associated with the autumnal [...]
Luxury Dining Room Inspiration 5: Avant Garde
October 2, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
In our final post for luxury dining room inspiration we’re going to take a look at avant garde interior design ideas. This style of dining room provides a chic and very stylish look which is informal and relaxed using innovative ideas and bespoke pieces of furniture and soft furnishings which push the normal boundaries to [...]
Luxury Dining Room Inspiration 1: Gorgeous Gothic
September 20, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
In this mini-series we’re going to take a look at luxury dining rooms to inspire you to up-date your dining room in time for the festive season – if you think we’re being a little hasty, the festive season is actually not that long away and if you start planning and decorating now you’ll have [...]