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 ...
8 home improvements that add value to your property
Collaborative post Do you have any home renovations planned at the moment? Whether you’re making home improvements with a view to selling, or just looking to revamp your living space, chances are you want those projects to add monetary and practical value to your home. You can give the value of your property a boost with lots of different home improvements, but some projects add more value than others. Here’s a list of eight ...
DIY decorating: 4 common mistakes to avoid
Collaborative post For major home renovation projects, there's no doubt that you need to call in the experts. Unless you are a contractor yourself, or have a lot of experience in dealing with these sorts of jobs, there's a large element of risk if you try and take them on yourself. One job which can fall outside of this scope is decorating. Granted, the professionals will probably always do a better job, and also save you some precious ...
How to build a successful flooring business after Covid19 pandemic
Collaborative post The Covid19 pandemic has affected more than 2.5 million people in over 185 countries. And those numbers are still rising, with the majority of the global population impacted in some way. But the reach of the pandemic is not limited to people only. It is also having a detrimental effect on most businesses worldwide. Various governments from different countries have instructed companies to close down for the time being, ...
Easy interior design tips to give your home that personal touch
Collaborative post A house is not a home until you've put your own personal stamp on every room. Everything you choose for your house or apartment, be that colour schemes, furniture or finishing touches, should somehow reflect you and your personality. That’s easier said than done when it comes to items like furniture or decorations, which by nature tend to be standardised and hardly personal. There are ways, though, to give your ...
Staircase design tips for real wow factor
Collaborative post Have you ever given much thought to the stairs in your home? Staircases tend to be a bit neglected when it comes to renovation and decorating plans, don’t they? I know I’ve never really thought beyond woodwork colour and carpet in the past. But staircases are often one of the first things that visitors (and you) see when entering your home, so they play a crucial role in the impression your property makes, and in ...
Easy ways to introduce rustic interior design to your home
Collaborative post Have you embraced rustic interior design in your home? The trend for rustic interiors is hugely popular, and it’s not hard to see why. The rustic look is all about using natural materials, embracing earthy colours, and dialling up the comfort factor to create a warm, welcoming home. And you don’t have to live in an old property to make it work; modern twists on the trend have brought a freshness and light ...
Creative lighting ideas for darker nights
Collaborative post Has the shift into autumn and the accompanying reduction in daylight hours taken it's toll on your mood? Having started painting the shed too late in the day last weekend and finished it in the dark, I can definitely say I'm not a fan of the shorter days! It's understandable why the onset of autumn can impact on our general enthusiasm: those balmy evenings of barbecuing, entertaining and relaxing outdoors are gone for ...