If you’re lucky enough to have a big budget for your home interior decorating, or you’re wondering what you could buy if you did, take a look at some of these no expense spared ways to bring your home into the Noughties. On Fire A contemporary hole in the wall [...]
In home interior decorating, Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art of choosing and arranging furniture in your home to promote the flow of ‘chi’, or positive energy. Feng Shui practitioners believe it’s possible to create balance within the home that will in turn bring wisdom, peace and resulting good [...]
Transforming your cluttered kitchen into a modern miracle is not as difficult as you might think. With a little hard work, imagination and a budget as big or small as you make it, you might decide you don’t mind being stuck in the kitchen, after all. Colour Crazy The contemporary [...]
In interior decorating, sometimes when a room looks great, it’s not easy to work out why. Patterns and colours may not match, and there might be a mixture of textures thrown in. Although a mix and match design might seem tricky to achieve, with some basic principles and creative flair, [...]
Wallcoverings have seen something of a decorating revival in recent years, making room for some incredible designs and innovative materials. If you can conceive it, it’s probably out there somewhere waiting to be discovered, so if you haven’t taken a look at wallpaper lately, it’s definitely time to get on [...]
A treat for the eyes and the senses, Moroccan decor is beautiful, if not for the faint-hearted. Whether you decide take a little inspiration from a Moroccan style, or adopt it fully and go for sensory overload, you’ll certainly create a look that says you’ve travelled! Colour Rich With a [...]
Whether the student in your life will work at home or away, a comfortable, ordered environment will be the most conducive to great grades. Most study bedrooms are small, but space-saving storage and clever decorating will help to open up the space and give a student’s mind room to grow. [...]
Decorating a natural look for your living room is simple, and will bring a fresh contemporary style to your home. Whether your preference is for fresh neutrals or rich earth tones, there’s a natural design with your name on it. Floor Real The floor covering in your living room will [...]
Something of an interior design sin, internal bathrooms certainly receive some bad press. Being increasingly common in new-build properties, bathrooms without natural light can present a real style challenge, with the worst feeling dark, airless and claustrophobic. If that sounds familiar, it’s time to decorate. With a bit of love [...]
At one time or another, most of us call a very small space ‘home’. Decorating a studio apartment is certainly a challenge, since all your living space is likely to be situated within one room. By following some interior design tips, it’s easy to make yourself a comfortable home, and [...]
Creating a feature wall in your home is a great way to brighten up an otherwise neutral colour scheme, or draw attention to a particular feature. Making a bold statement on just one wall means you can really let your imagination run wild, so get inspired with a few easy [...]
With so many different flooring options available, it can be hard to decide which is the right one for your home. If you’ve always coveted carpet, or been wowed by wood, why not explore a new take on your favourite, or try something completely different altogether? Mix and Match Before [...]
A conservatory can be a beautiful addition to a home, but as a bland, blank canvas, decorating one can be daunting. A great way to think of a conservatory is as a space where home and garden converge, and with some imagination from both, your conservatory will soon become an [...]
Bringing your baby home for the very first time is a unique experience, and you will want to give your little one an equally special space to spend those first formative years. When it’s time to start decorating, spend a small fortune, or create your nursery’s look for less – [...]
The country-style kitchen look remains very desirable, creating a warm, nurturing space where good old-fashioned food unites friends and family alike. The country kitchen theme is open to individual interpretation, giving you the opportunity to add comfort with personal touches. Whether you splash out on a handmade bespoke design, or [...]
Not only are many of us now working from home on a daily basis, but our families too, increasingly need space for homework, everyday administration, or study. Whether you are lucky enough to have a dedicated home office, or some snatched space elsewhere in your home, it’s vital that your [...]
Christmas decorating is a very personal matter, often incorporating items that have been wheeled out year after year during the month of December. This festive season, whether you plan to go for the haphazard, anything goes look, or a meticulously planned stylish theme, there are ways that we can all [...]
If space allows, designating one room of your home for your children is a great idea. As much as we love them, there’s no denying that children at play create mess. Giving them a room of their own will not only keep the peace, but it will give your kids [...]
At the end of a long day, your bedroom should be a restful haven, soothing away worries and stress and settling you for a peaceful night’s sleep. So why is it that so often our bedrooms are often bursting at the seams with clutter, becoming little more than an amalgamation [...]
With the credit crunch biting it's no surprise that for many people, moving house has been scrubbed off the agenda. Instead the trend is swinging from moving to improving, and staying put is inspiring interiors to become bolder and more personal, making the home a true place of solace in [...]
