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Using Texture In Interior Design: The Complete Beginners Guide

May 5, 2021 | Leave a Comment

We talk a lot about colour when designing our homes, but not enough attention is given to texture. Obviously, choosing the right colour scheme and balancing different shades is important, but adding different textures can elevate things to a new level. Understanding how and when to use textures can make a huge difference, but it’s something that a lot of people struggle with. This guide will help you learn everything you need to know about using texture in interior design.

We talk a lot about colour when designing our homes, but not enough attention is given to texture. Obviously, choosing the right colour scheme and balancing different shades is important, but adding different textures can elevate things to a new level. Understanding how and when to use textures can make a huge difference, but it’s […]

Filed Under: Interior Tagged With: decor, interior design, interior design beginners guide, interior guide, interior tips, Interiors, patterns, plants, rugs, texture, vintage furniture

Home Organizing Tips for Busy Families

April 17, 2021 | Leave a Comment

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When you have a busy family with lots of work and school commitments, keeping the home in shape can often fall down your list of priorities, and even when you are on top of things, it can be a tricky thing to keep the place looking clean and tidy. One thing that can really help […]

Filed Under: Interior Tagged With: decluuter, Interiors

4 Tips for Creating a Home Entertainment Center

October 2, 2020 | Leave a Comment

Have you been spending a lot more time at home this year, and as we head into the winter months, you know that ‘at home’ will mean indoors? Do you want to be sure you’re prepared to spend those hours and days indoors and not feel bored? If so, then you are probably looking for […]

Filed Under: Interior, Life-style Tagged With: Electronics, gaming, home, Interiors

Bean Bag Bazaar Review and Giveaway

January 20, 2020 | 12 Comments

The last few weeks have been chaotic to say the least, with Christmas being on the forefront of things, birthdays and a new house extension, it hasn’t been quiet around here. We’re all definitely in need of some relaxing and comfort so when I was contacted by Bean Bag Bazaar, I jumped at the opportunity […]

Filed Under: Current Competitions, Life-style, Reviews Tagged With: bean bag, competition, furnishings, giveaway, home accessories, Interiors

Gadgets to spruce up your home

June 3, 2019 | 1 Comment

Looking into some ways to spruce up your home, perhaps to make it a little bit more interactive and fun? Or perhaps you would like a home that feels more safe and secure? Why not take a look at this list of ideas on ways to modernise your home, with some tips and recommendations on […]

Filed Under: Interior, Life-style, Lifestyle Parenting Tagged With: devices, Electronics, home, Interiors, smart equipment

Bedroom Design Ideas to Inspire You

May 24, 2019 | Leave a Comment

Are you struggling to come up with the perfect design idea for your bedroom? Changing the bedroom décor can help to enhance the room, making it more relaxing and promoting better sleep. However, if you’re not naturally skilled in interior design, it can be difficult knowing where to start and what kinds of elements to […]

Filed Under: Interior, Life-style, Money Saving Tips Tagged With: budgeting, decor, home accessories, Home Decor, Interiors

6 Tips for Choosing the right Sofa after a living room revamp

October 20, 2015 | 2 Comments

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If you are totally clueless when it comes to choosing the right sofa, then take a look at what we had to cope with this year and try some of these 6 tips for choosing the right sofa after a massive living room revamp. Over the last couple of months, I have been busy redecorating 3 […]

Filed Under: Interior, Life-style Tagged With: choosing the right sofa, decor, design, home, Home Decor, Interiors, shopping, vintage

Artichoke Shade Review add a Retro twist to your home!

July 20, 2015 | Leave a Comment

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We have been in our home for around 13 years now, it’s surprising just how time flies. Anyway in January we had our first major home disaster. A leaky stop tap forced us to remove more or less all the floors and have new decor throughout the entire home. I can’t say it’s been easy […]

Filed Under: Interior, Lifestyle Parenting Tagged With: artichoke, artichoke light, artichoke shade, blog post, decor, design, Home Decor, how to, Interiors, life, Poul Henningsen, Retro, Reviews, stylish

IKEA LAUNCHES HYPNOTIZING TIME TRAVEL EXPERIMENT #IKEAtimetravel

August 29, 2014 | Leave a Comment

 IKEA LAUNCHES HYPNOTIZING TIME TRAVEL EXPERIMENT If this would have happened to me and my husband, I think I would have jumped at the chance. I have always been intrigued by hypnotism, even though I have never experienced it myself, I love watching the shows on TV and I would love to see what my […]

Filed Under: Interior, Life-style, Lifestyle Parenting Tagged With: decor, hypnosis, hypnotism, Ikea, Interiors, lifestyle, Magic

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