Your garden should be more than just an outdoor space; it should be a sanctuary. That is certainly how I feel about mine. When we finally found our forever home a few years ago, I knew almost immediately that the garden would be one of my first projects. I wanted somewhere peaceful, welcoming, and full…
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6 Vintage Home Design Ideas For 2022
Read moreDesigning a home can be a painstaking process. Everything from deciding what overarching home style you want to go for to deciding what specific aesthetic you’d like for each room isn’t easy. Unless you are an interior designer (or want to pay for one), it can be hard to develop ideas, and it can not…
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Colour Your Personality #COLOURYOURPERSONALITY
Read moreA few days ago, one of my twin girls asked me what my favourite colour was. My first thought was purple, followed quickly by grey. The reason I like these colours is because they’re quite neutral and calming. In my living room I have two grey sofas that have colourful buttons on the back rest.…
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Home, Neat Home: Time To Clean Up Your Design
Read morePicture Source There’s nothing more unsettling than a home that looks unwelcoming and shabby. And we’re not talking about “shabby chic” here – we’re talking about shabby. Whether it’s the result of your home getting old or poor design choices you’ve made in the past. Or perhaps, you just lack the time to maintain the…
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Why a Blog’s Design Is More Important Than You’d Think
Read moreWhen it comes to blogging, the most important thing is the content…right? Well actually, while the words you write are of course important they’re not the only thing people will be looking at when they click onto your blog. A nice layout and beautiful pictures will help to entice the reader, or at the very…
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Planning a new bedroom design
Read moreWhen planning a new bedroom design for the newest member of your family can be tough, there’s a lot to think about. And with twins, there’s twice as much to worry about! It’s important to make the most of the space you have, so that there’s still enough room for two to play, that the design lasts them…
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Top 10 Interior Design Blogs for 2016
Read moreIf you’re looking for interior design inspiration, there’s no better hunting ground than blogs. The bloggers, often design journalists or stylists, have done all the hard work for us, sourcing the best of new ideas and products around. They range from slick blogs by top designers and magazines to more eclectic collections written by people…
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Interior design tips to help your children get a good night’s sleep
Read moreYour child’s bedroom is primarily a space in which they should be able to get a good night’s sleep. For many children (and their parents), however, it’s also a highly personal space where young minds seek to investigate, experiment and explore broader horizons. Designing a bedroom for your children that prioritizes the value of a…
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Interior design and lighting to suit a young family
Read moreYour indoor lighting is an important element of your household’s interior design and it can turn a young family’s home into a lively and energized place. In order for it all look good you need to make use of a mixture of large decorative lights, and characterless, more practical lights. The Living Room Comfort-Feel If you…