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How to find inspiration for your interior design style

November 11, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post When it comes to interior design, one of the most common questions is "Where do I start?". It's easy to be overwhelmed, especially if you feel stuck or uninspired. Your home should be a reflection of your personal style and taste. Here are some simple ways to find inspiration and put your own stamp on your interior design style. Look to nature One of the best places to look for ideas is right outside your door. ...

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

The best painting and decorating ideas for a small living space

November 10, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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 ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: Home, home improvement, Home renovation, Interior Design, Interiors, Painting, small homes, Top Tips

Top tips to create a cosy winter home

November 9, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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 ...

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

How to prepare your home for a growing family

November 4, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Is your family about to grow? Whether there's a new baby on the way, an elderly relative moving in, or a temporary guest coming to stay, there are plenty of things you can do to prepare your home. With more people in your home, you are going to want to prioritise space and create a calming environment that works for everyone. Here are some simple ways to prepare your home for a growing family. Declutter A ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Family, Family home, Home, home improvement, home management, Parenting, Top Tips

Why polished floors are so popular in interior design

November 1, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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. ...

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Great ways to alter the aesthetic of your home

October 14, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Are you thinking about ways to alter the aesthetic of your home? If you're keen to ensure that your home looks and feels modern, there are various steps that you can take. Little changes can be significant, or you might be considering major alterations that make the property feel brand new. Let’s explore some of the key areas to think about when embarking on home renovations. New fixtures  First, you could ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Family home, Home, home improvement, Home maintenance, Home renovation, Top Tips

How to prep your home for winter

October 12, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post We’re in the lead up to winter, and you can already feel the change of the seasons. The nights are drawing in earlier, the sun is rising later, we're experiencing lower temperatures, and the elements are turning. This means more chance of frost, ice, rain, wind, and snow. This is an exciting time of year; as well as enjoying autumn, many of us are starting to plan for Christmas. But it’s also a time of year when we need ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Family home, Flooring, heating, Home, home improvement, Home maintenance, home management, Insulation, Soft furnishings, Winter

Tips for dealing with home renovations

October 5, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post When you make changes to your home, it can be very exciting. But before you get too carried away, you should think about the practicalities. In this post, we'll talk about how to plan and carry out home improvement projects successfully. We'll cover everything from making a budget to picking the best contractor. Whether you're just starting to think about your home renovations, or you're already in the middle of them, ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: bathroom, Bedroom, Flooring, Home, home improvement, home management, Home renovation, Interior Design, Interiors, Kitchen, Top Tips

Tips for finding the right stone bathroom basin for your home

October 3, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Turning your dream bathroom into a reality is a popular renovation project that can add value to your home. Whether you’re just moving into a new place, or looking to upgrade your current bathroom, it can be difficult to know what’s going to outlive the latest trends and styles to still be considered chic in a year or so. Fortunately, with fixtures like stone bathroom basins, you can stay one step ahead of the latest ...

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Filed Under: Bathroom Tagged With: bathroom, Home, home improvement, Home renovation, Interior Design, Interiors

5 easy ways to update your kitchen

September 27, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post The kitchen is usually the busiest area in your home. It often multi-tasks as a place where you cook for the family, entertain guests, do homework or office work, and relax at the end of the day. All of those functions can translate into a lot of things that need fixing, organising, or sprucing up.  Those inspirational kitchen ideas you see on Pinterest tend to be pretty costly. Plus, full-on kitchen remodeling can ...

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ABOUT CATHERINE HUGHES

Catherine is a gardener, plant lover, writer, and award winning author of children’s nature books. Her blog is a Vuelio Top 5 gardening blog and her work has been featured in many online and print publications including Grow Your Own Magazine, House Beautiful, Daily Mail, Suttons, National Children’s Gardening Week, and many more. She is also a member of the Garden Media Guild.

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