Collaborative post Living in a small space doesn't need to restrict your decorating dreams. There are many ways to give your interior a fresh look with some clever visual tricks. If you're looking for inspiration when it comes to revamping a small living space, here are some painting and decorating ideas that work well in limited square footage. Look for professionals to get the job done perfectly You may be under the impression ...
Top tips to create a cosy winter home
Collaborative post When it's hot outside, you need your house to be cool and airy, so it doesn't trap moisture or keep the heat in. But as the weather turns chilly, you naturally want to keep your home warm and inviting. Thankfully, it doesn't take much to make your home appealing for the winter. Here are some simple ways to make your house cosier as we head into the colder months. Use natural materials to decorate If the ...
6 simple ways to welcome autumn into your home
Collaborative post It’s autumn - and that means it’s time to grab your favourite hot drink and cosy up by a lit fireplace (or radiator). It also means you can decorate your home to embody that autumn feeling and create a cosy vibe. Read on for six simple ways to welcome autumn into your home. 1. Cold? Blankets! You can definitely tell it’s no longer summer, right? Temperatures are falling, so what better way to get warm than ...
Why polished floors are so popular in interior design
Collaborative post When you initially think about concrete floors, you may be flooded with thoughts of a cold, industrial-style underfoot surface. However, concrete flooring has many benefits, and it has recently become a much more popular choice in modern homes. It's tough, resilient, and can fit in well with a range of different interior design aesthetics. Modern concrete flooring options are much better than older concrete floors. ...
How to make your home feel more spacious
Collaborative post Would you like to make your home feel more spacious? It's a common goal for lots of homeowners, and for good reason. A home that feels larger is a more pleasant place to live, often lighter, and will be easier to sell in the future. However, achieving this goal can seem difficult or even impossible, especially if you live in a property where space is tight. Easy ways to make your home feel more spacious Regardless ...
3 Unique Lighting Ideas for your Home
Collaborative post The right lighting is a crucial part of any home improvement project. Everything in a room, from the wallpaper to the carpets to the wall art, is affected by lighting. This means that early planning of your lighting design is critical. You need to consider all the light sources you'll use - from reading lights over the sofa to an eye-catching chandelier that brightens the entire space - at the start of the project. A ...
6 English cottage décor ideas you will want to try asap
Collaborative post The pandemic has made rural life more attractive for many people in the UK, but the urge to move to the country goes back a long way. In the late Victorian period, the Industrial Revolution led many Britons to abandon cities in favour of quaint cottages situated amidst beautiful green scenery. House & Garden insists that cottage-style interiors aren’t “restricted to cottages themselves though – anyone can bring a ...
Home interior design styles to consider for 2022
Collaborative post When it comes to home interior design styles, there are so many to choose from that it can be hard to stay dedicated to one specific look. Style is personal, and it's important to choose something that you'll not only love, but that expresses who you are. The good thing about the amount of choice nowadays is that there's something for everyone; it's just a matter of finding what suits you and your aesthetic vision the ...
Three benefits of hardwood furniture
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 ...
How to choose the best ceiling lights for your home
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 ...