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Styling Your Bed – Part 2
We've already taken a look at some tips for styling your bed in Part 1, including the use of quality bedding, layers and patterns. There's plenty more tips to come! Colour Coordination Choose a colour scheme that complements the overall decor of the bedroom for a...
Gorgeous Colour Schemes – Blue and White
A classic colour combination found everywhere from Cape Cod homes to beach California bungalows, a pairing of blue and white is a great idea.For walls, consider soft whites or light blues as a base to create a bright and airy atmosphere. Accent walls in deeper blues...
Adding a Pop of Colour – A Single Textile
Adding colour through a single, thoughtfully chosen textile can make a significant impact on a room's aesthetic, providing style and personality without overwhelming the space. A single textile in a striking colour can also enhance the room's character and establish a...
Making Small Spaces Look Bigger – Furniture
When it comes to making a small space look bigger, you'd be forgiven for assuming that using smaller furniture pieces is the key. But you'd be wrong. Okay, you don't want super-sized furniture, but surprisingly enough, using a few bigger furniture pieces can help make...
Building Design Trends – Green Roofs
Green roofs, also known as living roofs, are a sustainable urban solution that integrate vegetation into building architecture. These roofs, covered with plant layers, offer numerous environmental, economic, and social benefits. Environmentally, green roofs help...
Sustainable Design – Longevity
Sustainable design is more than just buzzwords; it’s a move towards creating environments and products that minimize environmental impact while enhancing our quality of life. There are lots of way you can incorporate sustainability into your renovation and design,...
Making Small Spaces Look Bigger – Mirrors
If you've either been to the Palace of Versailles or seen photos of it, then you're probably already aware of how multiple large mirrors can make a small space look dramatically bigger.If you've either been to the Palace of Versailles or seen photos of it, then you're...
White – or not White?
It's a long held rule in decorating that white is a great choice when you're trying to create the illusion of space. But that raises a rather important question - which white? There have been plenty of jokes told where one person says white, and the other immediately...
Bedroom Trends – Keeping it Cosy
When you've had a busy, challenging day, there's nothing better than retiring to a cosy, welcoming bedroom when the end of the day arrives. One way of achieving a welcoming bedroom is through the use of accessories. Comfy cushions and throws in calm colours are a good...
Making Small Spaces Look Bigger – Doors
We've tackled a few different ideas for making small spaces look bigger, but chances are you've never thought about doors in this context. Doors opening into a room can take up valuable floor space and interrupt the flow of the home. Removing a door is a great way to...
Renovation Value Adds – Cheap Kitchen Hacks Part 3
Updating or changing taps might seem like a small renovation detail, but it can significantly enhance the value of a property. First impressions matter, and taps are often one of the first things noticed in a kitchen. By installing new taps, you instantly improve the...
Designing An Asymmetrical Vignette – Part 2
While some people prefer symmetry in design, sometimes having a mix of asymmetrical elements helps to create a vignette that's more eye catching. Each piece needs to be looked at separately to appreciate it, rather than being overlooked as it's simply a mirror image....
Gorgeous Colour Schemes – Hunter Green & Red
A hunter green and red colour scheme can offer several advantages, particularly in design and aesthetics. It provides a strong visual contrast, enabling individual elements to stand out as well as being visually dynamic.This combination works particularly well if you...
Building Design Trends – Part 3
With energy prices rapidly rising, it's inevitable that some of the focus when designing and building homes needs to be on energy efficiency. This fits in with a broader focus on sustainability, flexibility, and well-being. Energy Efficiency These homes are designed...
Styling Your Bed – Part 1
Styling your bed is a wonderful way to enhance the overall look and feel of your bedroom. Let's take a look at some easy ways to give your bed and bedroom the Wow! factor through styling. Quality Bedding Invest in the highest quality bedding you can afford, including...