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Colour of the Year 2025
As we step into 2025, the Pantone Color Institute has unveiled its Color of the Year: PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse. This rich, warm brown hue embodies a sense of comfort and grounded sophistication, resonating with a global desire for stability and simplicity in our...
Making Small Spaces Look Bigger – Less is More
In smaller spaces, you need to be much more selective about what you choose to display if your aim is to make the proportions feel bigger. Walls, shelves, dressers, countertops and computer desks can all benefit from a critical “do I need this?” scan.Select a few...
Building Design Trends – Modular Construction
Modular and prefabricated construction are innovative building methods revolutionizing traditional construction by offering faster timelines, cost savings, and a more sustainable approach. As urbanization and housing demand rise globally, these trends are gaining...
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....