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How to build a successful flooring business after Covid19 pandemic

March 9, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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, ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: Composite decking, Decking, Engineered wood flooring, Flooring, Solid wood flooring, Vinyl flooring, Wooden flooring

Easy interior design tips to give your home that personal touch

February 26, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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 ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: design tips, DIY, Houseplants, Interior Design, Interiors, photo prints, Top Tips, Wall art

Staircase design tips for real wow factor

January 20, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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 ...

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Easy ways to introduce rustic interior design to your home

December 18, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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 ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: Fireplace, Furniture, Interior Design, Interior trends, Interiors, Lighting, rustic, Soft furnishings, Top Tips

Creative lighting ideas for darker nights

October 1, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

kitchen pendant light

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 ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: Garden Lighting, Interiors, LED lights, Lighting, Natural Light, Top Tips, windows

Design tips for creating the perfect home office

August 21, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Does your home have a dedicated office space? With more of us working from home than ever before - it’s estimated that by 2020 up to 50% of the UK workforce will be working remotely - the demand on our homes to provide a comfortable, stimulating working environment has never been greater. Even if you don’t work from home, chances are you need to use your home for some form of ‘office’ work on a fairly regular basis. ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: Chair, Desk, Furniture, Home office, Home working, Houseplants, Interior Design, Interiors, Lighting, storage, Working from home

Family Home Storage Tips

May 15, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post Having enough storage space in a family home can make a huge difference to the practicality and look of your living spaces. This guest post has lots of home storage tips on how to get it right! One of the most rewarding experiences is to watch your family grow. The problem with a growing family, however, is that sooner or later you're going to run out of space in your home. As a family grows, so does the ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: decluttering, Family home, Home, Interiors, storage, Top Tips

Maximising natural light with VELUX roof windows #ad

April 26, 2019 by Catherine 18 Comments

This post is part of a sponsored project for the BritMums #VELUXdaylight project, sponsored by VELUX. So, spring is officially here - hurrah! For me, this time of year goes hand-in-hand with an overwhelming urge to make the most of all that lovely daylight and fresh air that I’ve longed for during the winter months.  Obviously you can do this by getting outdoors more; so far this month we’ve been busy tidying up the garden, exploring ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: Home, Home renovation, Interior Design, Interiors, Natural Light, roof windows, Single storey extension, Velux, windows

Interior lighting: how to get it right

March 26, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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How early in an interior design project do you consider the lighting?  I suspect we’re all a little guilty of leaving this particular element of a room re-vamp until the later stages, concentrating instead on things like room layout, paint colours and furniture.  But really, lighting should be one of the first things we consider when embarking on an interiors project, because it’s so integral to the finished ‘feel’ and functionality of a room. If ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: Home, Interiors, Lighting, Top Tips

Why you should consider engineered wood for your next flooring project

March 4, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

engineered wood flooring

Do you have wooden flooring anywhere in your home?  It’s been a popular interiors trend for a long time now, and there’s a style and finish to suit pretty much every room scheme you could think of! If you’re thinking about going for the wooden floor look, there are a number of different types of flooring available.  Traditional hardwood flooring is made from solid planks of wood, laminate flooring has an image of wood attached to ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: Engineered wood flooring, Flooring, Home, Interiors, Shopping, Wooden flooring

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