Collaborative post In-ground pools are one of the best ways to provide fun for the entire family. Not only are these pools excellent in terms of refreshment during the hot summer days, but they can also vastly increase the existing appeal of your garden. If you're thinking of adding an in-ground pool to your home, there are many factors to take into account when tackling such a large project. While cost is obviously a concern, there are ...
How to add character to any room with flowers
Flowers are an easy way to brighten a place up, and they can quickly create a welcoming and warm atmosphere. If you use them in the right way, a floral arrangement can also add character to any room. We all love to use flowers to create a 'look' in venues for important events, and you can use the same principle within your home. Whether you’re looking to add a bit of colour to a room, or you'd like to highlight a specific aspect, flowers are ...
What are the different types of blinds, and what do they do?
Collaborative post Blinds are a standard window shading treatment, and it's highly likely you've got them in your home. If not, you probably know someone who does. While blinds are a cost-effective way to shade your windows, there are lots of different varieties to choose from. This can make it a bit confusing when you're trying to work out the best type of blind for you. To remove some of the confusion around the different varieties of ...
Great ways to bring more natural light into your home
Collaborative post Does your home have enough natural light? It’s a key element to get right in interior design, and can make all the difference to how a room feels and functions. There’s a very good reason why we all enjoy natural light. It’s a powerful mood booster, with the ability to aid production of the happy hormone, serotonin. Natural light also helps our bodies produce vitamin D, which in turn can help to ...
Tips for upgrading your interior lights
Collaborative post Winter is traditionally a time to give your home some wow factor with festive decorations. But you don't have to limit the changes to Christmas decor; it's also a great time to think about upgrading your interior lights. Yes, Christmas decorations have their part to play, and this year more than any other it's going to be all about the outdoor decorations. Colourful lights, twinkling characters, and even Santa Claus ...
How to embrace the wall tapestry trend
Collaborative post When it comes to wall art, have you ever considered using a wall tapestry instead of a traditional print? If the answer is ‘no’, here’s why wall tapestries might be a great option for your home. What is a wall tapestry? When we talk about wall tapestries, you’d be forgiven for thinking of heavy, woven textiles decorating crumbling medieval homes. But wall tapestries have come a long way. These days they’re a ...
Simple ways to embrace botanical decor
Collaborative post Have you embraced the popular botanical trend in your home decor? It’s a trend that has been around for a while now - pantone even chose greenery as their colour of the year in 2017 - and it’s not hard to see why. Bringing the outdoors into your home is a great way to add colour, texture and interest to a room, not to mention the fact that interacting with nature can have powerful psychological benefits. If you’d ...
How to choose the perfect wall art for your home
Collaborative post If you’re looking to add finishing touches to your home decor, wall art is a great place to start. You can use it to complement a room’s style and colour scheme, make a statement, create a more welcoming atmosphere, and stamp your personality on your interior space. Wall art is also easy and quick to install or change, so it’s perfect for making a big difference without blowing the budget or embarking on a major ...
Gallery walls made easy with Desenio
This is a collaborative post in partnership with Desenio With the kids back at school, and the urge to spend more time indoors, autumn is often when we turn our attention to interiors projects. I've certainly got a big to-do list for tidying up our home after months of intensive use from the whole family! One project that has been on my list for a while now is a gallery wall for our lounge. And I've finally tackled this with wall art from ...
Why bifold doors are a great choice for your renovation project
Collaborative post If you’ve watched any home renovation shows over the last few years, you’ve probably noticed bifold doors featuring in lots of room designs. Bifolds are certainly a popular choice for renovation and extension projects, and there are lots of reasons why. What exactly are bifold doors? Bifold doors are essentially multiple door panels that fold back on themselves in a concertina pattern. They’re a popular ...
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