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Three benefits of hardwood furniture

March 30, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Wood is the most common material for furniture, both inside and outside our homes. Tables, chairs, shelving units, wardrobes, cupboards, dressers, frames for sofas and beds - wood is used everywhere. This is a reflection of how flexible timber is as a construction material. It can be readily shaped into beams and planks in all different sizes, and then cut, moulded and turned to suit specific needs. Wood is tough and ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: Furniture, Home, Interior Design, Interiors, wooden furniture

How to choose the best ceiling lights for your home

February 23, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post When you embark on a room renovation in your home, at what point do you think about lighting? It’s tempting to leave this aspect of a makeover until the later stages of the project, because it feels like a relatively small element to make decisions on.  But lighting actually plays a critical role in the atmosphere and practicality of a room, so it should be something that’s carefully considered right at the start of ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: ceiling lights, Home, home accessories, home improvement, Interior Design, Interiors, Lighting

6 questions you must address before shopping for designer wallpapers

January 28, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post If you're shopping for wallpaper, you're probably only too aware that there are many options on the market these days. As a homeowner looking to revamp your home, it's pretty easy to get overwhelmed by the choice. This list of questions is here to help you make the right decision. Read on for six areas that you should consider when shopping for designer wallpapers. Thinking about each one will help you find the ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: decorating, Home, home improvement, Interior Design, Interiors, Top Tips, wallpaper

​​How to use interior design to reflect your personal style

January 12, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

The way you decorate your home has a direct impact on how comfortable and relaxed you feel living there, and it’s certainly demotivating to be uninspired by the place you live in. For this reason, you may want to add a personal touch to your home’s interior design to make sure it reflects your personality - your interests, hobbies, experiences, or even the way you dress. In addition to choosing a style that matches who you are and paying ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: decorating, Home, home improvement, Interior Design, Interiors, Top Tips

How to choose the best wall mounted post box for your home

December 8, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Is your letterbox letting you down? This essential element of our home’s entrance is often overlooked as a purely functional item, but giving your letterbox some attention is a simple way to make a good first impression with your home. Whether you’d like to replace a less-than-lovely letterbox, or are simply keen to increase security when it comes to your mail, a wall mounted post box is a great option. The ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: Home, home accessories, home improvement, Home maintenance, home security, kerb appeal, letter box

A Guide to Art Nouveau Design

September 11, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post The term Art Nouveau is French for "New Art." It's a decorative style of art that originated in Europe between 1890-1910. Art Nouveau design also impacted other powerful graphic arts such as Art Deco. Art Nouveau design became extremely popular because of its natural lines, structures, and forms. Also, Art Nouveau artists liked using the curved lines method associated with decorative arts in flowers and ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: art nouveau, design tips, Home, Interior Design, Interior trends, Interiors

What to consider before installing an in-ground pool

March 7, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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 ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: design tips, Garden design, Hard Landscaping, outdoor living, swimming pool

How to add character to any room with flowers

February 5, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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 ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: cut flowers, Floral gifts, Flowers, Interior trends, Interiors, Top Tips

What are the different types of blinds, and what do they do?

January 20, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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 types of blinds to choose from. This can make it a bit confusing when you're trying to work out the best type of blind for you. What different types of blinds are there? To remove some ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: blinds, Family home, Home, home accessories, home improvement, Home renovation, Top Tips, windows

Great ways to bring more natural light into your home

November 23, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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 ...

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