July 2010
Move Out Of Your Comfort Zone By Trying Something New
July 28, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Are you daring enough to try something new at home – or are you afraid to be one step ahead of the current home trends? Can you cope with the ‘oohs’ and ‘ahhs’ of unexpected guests – or will you play it safe and do what everyone else is doing?
We think you should move out [...]
Move Out Of Your Comfort Zone By Using Modern Metallics
July 25, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Metallics in general can never be dated in interior design – modern metallics are inspired by modern and contemporary design styles. This doesn’t rule out more traditional styles of decorating – sometimes taking inspiration from them to introduce in a more contemporary setting. Metallics in all their uses can be breathtakingly beautiful and glamorous – [...]
Move Out Of Your Comfort Zone By Colour Clashing
July 22, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
No – your eyes are not playing tricks on you. We are going to be taking a look at what most people would see as a decorating disaster – colour clashing. Is it really such a decorating no-no? Can the average home pull it off? Our answer is yes and we have some great advice [...]
Move Out Of Your Comfort Zone By Adding Florals
July 19, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
We are continuing with the notion of being brave in home decorating by using florals. How many of you can admit to falling in love with a floral pattern but talked yourself out of it within the next second? They do say something about your personal taste and style – things that you should never [...]
Move Out Of Your Comfort Zone By Adding Bold Colour To Your Home
July 16, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
When we flick through magazines or browse the internet for decorating inspiration, there will always be the photos that catch the eye because they are doing something new and innovative. There is a yearning from within – a wish that we could be calling this beautiful photo one from our own collection. We fall in [...]
Contemporary Styling Part 5 – Flower Power
July 13, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Flowers are one of the major trends in interior design this summer and we want to share with you some ideas to bring this contemporary look into your homes. Floral prints and accessories always have a place in the home but the key elements of this look change from time to time. This summer the [...]
Contemporary Styling Part 4 – No Fuss, No Frills
July 10, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Contemporary styling is all about what is happening now in the world of interior design. Contemporary is modern and reflects the fashion and design trends of the moment. Some contemporary styles will come and go with the seasons whereas others are more about our need for living comfortably in modern society.
For example, this summer one [...]
Contemporary Styling 3: – Contemporary Styling – Living Solo
July 7, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Among the many advantages of living solo is the prospects of decorating in your own style – nobody is going to cause a scene if you want to have bright floral bedding with a polka dot lampshade. Your home is your personal space and you won’t have to take into account another family member, friend [...]
Contemporary Styling 2: – Contemporary Styling Back To Nature
July 4, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Contemporary styling is all about what is happening now in interior design – the latest trends and modern living ideas. You might have thought that rustic style decorating is anything but contemporary – but with the nation bewitched with green living, the time has come for rustic to be given an update. Rustic contemporary, contemporary [...]
Contemporary Styling 1: – Contemporary Styling – Funky Rooms For Teens
July 1, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
It doesn’t feel more than a few years that your teenage son or daughter were peacefully sleeping in their cots. All the time and effort you put into creating a beautiful nursery and later a room for your children to play – now the time has come around again for a new look.
There will be [...]