Collaborative post Are you looking to breathe new life into furniture and décor in your home with a unique, textured finish? Chalk paint is the perfect solution for giving surfaces an artistic makeover. From dressers and bookshelves to frames and fireplace mantels, chalk paint can be applied to almost any surface. In this article we'll look at the basics of painting with chalk paint, and provide helpful tips so you can get excellent ...
The best colour for a small bedroom
Collaborative post When it comes to interior design, a small bedroom can present a challenge. The limited space means that every element must be carefully considered to create a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing room that complements the rest of your home. One of the main decisions you will need to make is on colour. Light and neutral shades are a popular pick for smaller spaces as they can make a room feel larger and brighter. ...
6 questions you must address before shopping for designer wallpapers
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 ...
How to use interior design to reflect your personal style
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 ...
3 Creative Home Decoration Ideas
Are you looking for great ideas for a home decorating project? If you get creative and choose the right colours and accessories, you can transform your home's interior and make it look like an interior designer has worked their magic. And it's possible to change the vibe of your house and upgrade your decor without spending a fortune. From basic necessities like boiler insurance cover to interior and exterior décor, you should think about ...
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 ...
Six easy ways to revive your home
Collaborative post Is your home starting to show its age? Time and money might be short, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make some simple changes to revive your home and add value. If your home is in need of a makeover, here are six easy ways to get it back into shape. Paint it One obvious way to rejuvenate your home is to give the exterior a paint job. Think about your walls, window frames, doors, fences and ...
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 ...
Nine quick and easy bathroom updates
Collaborative post Is your bathroom in need of a revamp? After the kitchen, the bathroom is probably top of your list when it comes to rooms that need to function well and look good at the same time. It’s also a very important room when it comes to selling a house, and can add - or remove - a significant amount of value. A full bathroom renovation can be a very costly project, and certainly not something that you would aim to do ...