DESIGN
How do you mix different types of wood?
Mixing different types of woods in your home can feel daunting - Will they go? Should they match? How many is too many? So I thought I would give you the key steps I try and follow when it comes to mixing and matching wood tones in your home. As with everything interior design, there is no one size fits all answer, so feel free to pick out the suggestions that resonate with you!
How to choose dining furniture!
Its not that long ago, that you’d walk into a large furniture store and just choose a dining table and chairs as a set. Not only is it now harder than ever to find somewhere to actually see furniture before you purchase, but also buying a “set” is no longer the way to go. So what do you do? Where do you start? I thought I would pull together my thoughts on how I go about selecting these items for my clients and in my own home.
What does an Interior Designer do?
A good interior designer will help you to define your style, and design your space to not only be a reflection of your personality, but also a functional space that makes the most out of your time and money.
Interior designers are not just for the rich and famous, in fact a good interior designer can help you save money, by avoiding costly mistakes! They can also save you time and stress, so what do you have to lose?
How to create the perfect gallery wall!
Whilst a lot of people may have thought that a gallery wall was a passing trend, I can assure you that this way of displaying your photos and prints is here to stay! Not only does a gallery wall give you the opportunity to show off your beautiful family photos or prints, but it can also add a long lasting visual interest to your space.There are however a couple of top tips and tricks that will make your gallery wall coherent, unique and beautiful.
How to choose the right size rug
Having the right size rug can dramatically change a room’s overall look and feel. A rug that is too small for a room can make the space feel cold and uninviting. Similarly, go too big and the room could feel smaller. The right size rug will bring warmth and depth to a room, but where do you start?
Bathroom Tiles don't have to be boring!!
The possibilities are endless when it comes to bathroom tiles, which is why it can sometimes feel overwhelming when it comes to choosing not only the style and colour but also the layout. For that reason I thought I would share with you some inspirational images and ideas of how you could use tiles in a slightly different way in your own home!
5 Decor & Home Trends to look out for in 2023
Every year Pinterest reveals their predictions for the next years trends, based on what people are searching for. For the last 3 years 80% of the reported predictions that Pinterest has made for the coming year have come true… This week they released top trend predictions for 2023, so what are they??
Create Flow in your Home
When it comes to designing and decorating our homes one of the most common mistakes we all make is tackling a house room by room, without thought for the house a whole. In doing this, individual rooms could look amazing, but when you take a step back the house feels disjointed and just doesn’t flow...
How to make your
bedroom Autumn-ready
As we all settle in for the change of seasons, there is nothing better than reflecting that change in our homes; making them cosy, warm and inviting. In no other room in the house is it more important than in the bedroom - so here are my top tips on how you can achieve this in your own home: