Making More Space – Move Up not Out
August 22, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
We’re all too aware that the current economic climate means that people have less money to spare. Sadly it’s been like this for many years and the boom in moving up, rather than out remains a popular solution to making more space in your home. Attic conversions remain big business and although they can be [...]
The Pros and Cons of Tension Rods
August 10, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
If you’re looking for a fast and efficient way to hang lightweight curtains then tension rods maybe the ideal solution. In this post we’re going to look at the pros cons tension rods in an home interior design situation.
Pros:
Tension rods required no drilling into walls to fit; they simply work on a spring system which [...]
Curtain Poles: Sporting True Style
August 1, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
Curtain poles can be made from just about anything which is straight and robust enough to take the weight of your curtains. While curtains are available in a wide and varied choice of colour, style and design, you can also choose sporting objects to tie in with a room with a specific sports theme.
For example, [...]
Budget Interior Design Tips: Use Café Style Curtains
June 2, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
A really nice way for you to decorate your kitchen on a fixed budget is through the use of café style curtains. These style of curtains do not necessarily have to be expensive and there are so many different designs for you to choose from. Café style curtains blend perfectly in a kitchen with country [...]
Picture Perfect 3: Kitchen Windows
May 24, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
When you are considering decorating your kitchen, perhaps most of your attention is focused on the colour scheme you are going to implement on your walls, but there is an area that also will require some thought, and that is your kitchen windows. This is an important part of your kitchen, as you will no [...]
Romantic Styling 1: Romance In The Living Room
March 4, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
Our next mini-series is going romantic – and not just in the bedroom! Over the next 5 posts we’ll be offering you interior design ideas with romance as the theme. Of course determining ‘romance’ is difficult because of the huge variations and styling you can adopt. In this post we’re going to look at living [...]
How To Make Bold Colours Work In Your Home – Sunshine Yellow
February 28, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
What better way to leap into Spring and summer than with the warmth of sunshine yellow! Like all colours yellow ranges from the palest of hints to loud bold colours which screams for attention. In this post we’re going to look at ways to use yellow in your home and it’s not just restricted to [...]
How To Make Bold Colours Work In Your Home! – Bright Brave Blues
February 22, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
If you’re looking to add a real pop of colour into your home a bold bright blue can make a surprising impact when teamed with creams and white. In this post we’re going to take a look at how using a bold colour as an accent can really ad the ‘wow’ factor to your home.
As [...]
A Touch Of Springtime 3: Sunlit Kitchens
February 7, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
How would you add a touch of springtime to your kitchen? Trend experts are saying that one of the key looks for Spring décor will be the use of pastel colours – they lighten up interiors after the often rich hues of the winter and festive season. There has been a lot of talk about [...]
For The Love Of Vintage Modern 1: Retro Kitchens
January 2, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
If you want to decorate with vintage pieces but don’t want a full-on traditional style décor, then Vintage Modern might be your answer – vintage pieces are added to an otherwise modern space with a clean and sleek feel.
In achieving a vintage modern home, one must know how best to combine the two opposing [...]
