Living Room Interior Design Ideas 1: Modern Regency
February 3, 2012 by admin · Leave a Comment
This style of living room is formal without being too stiff and staid. With modern Hollywood glam this style is ideal for those who like a touch of nostalgia while still having one foot in the present. The cream and black contrasts make the room look lively, with subtle gentleness added by way of hints [...]
Kitchen Window Dressing Inspirations 10: Country Charm
January 31, 2012 by admin · Leave a Comment
In our last post of this mini-series on kitchen window inspirations we take a look at country charm and a more traditional style of window dress which suits this style of home down to a T.
Option 1: Curtains:
Country cottage or larger country homes are suited to floral chintz curtain fabrics and standard styles of ready [...]
Kitchen Window Dressing Inspirations 2: Add a Splash of Colour
January 7, 2012 by admin · Leave a Comment
What easier way to add a splash of colour to your kitchen than by renewing your window dressing? It’s a fast and effective way to bring a new look which doesn’t take long to achieve and with a little inspiration you’ll be amazed how achievable it is, even on the tightest of budgets.
Option 1: Curtains:
Bright, [...]
2012 Trends for Window Dressings 4: Sleek, Clean Lines
December 26, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
Contemporary interiors are all about sleek clean lines. The lines can be horizontal, vertical or curved just as long as there is no ornamentation on them and next year the emphasis shifts slightly towards making contemporary interiors a little less angular, returning to include sweeping curves which guide the eye from one part of a [...]
2012 Trends for Window Dressings 2: Fog & Mist
December 20, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
Don’t let the title put you off! Fog and mist are just two of next year’s colour predictions for window dressings. Soft, muted coloured curtains and blinds are predicted to be big next summer. The use of blinds to create diffused lighting effects and maximising the use of natural light within our homes continues to [...]
Practical Window Dressings 1: Lounges & Living Rooms
December 2, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
We’re going to be taking a look at practical window dressings, starting with lounges and living rooms – offering advice on styles, colours and the window dressing choices that are open to you.
To begin with you need to choose a window dressing which suits the style of your home and your interior design style. In [...]
Cool Attic Rooms for Kids 5: Using a Theme
November 29, 2011 by admin · 1 Comment
Having a theme is a great idea when choosing the style of a kids room. You could generalise, for example use a coastal theme or focus solely on a specific hobby, TV character etc. Throughout this mini-series we’ve focused on attic rooms which have skylight windows, however, not all attic rooms require these, many, especially [...]
Shabby Chic Interior Designs Ideas 5: Dining Rooms
November 14, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
As we’ve seen throughout this mini-series Shabby Chic doesn’t mean clutter or shabby cheap – you have to know when to draw the line between which furniture and furnishing are acceptable and which are not. We’ve also seen that within the interior design tag of Shabby Chic there are also different approaches to how to [...]
Shabby Chic Interior Designs Ideas 1: Living Rooms
November 2, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
Shabby Chic interiors are a great way to add a new look to your home without having to spend a fortune of furniture and soft furnishings. Typically Shabby Chic conjures up twee interiors, usually in white, which are filled to the brim with an eclectic mix of furnishings and paint scuffed furniture. However, to get [...]
Freshen-Up Your Bathroom on a Budget Using Black and Red
October 4, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
If you’re looking for a completely new look in your bathroom and are fed up with white then go dramatic and choose red and black colour combinations. This bathroom needs plenty of space if you’re going to pull it off successfully, as black can be gloomy and enclosing when used in small bathrooms.
Flooring:
Dark polished wood [...]
