The conservatory can be overlooked during the autumn and winter, with the summer furniture, though perfect for hot days, not providing the warmth needed for a winter getaway.There are many things you can do to make the conservatory a more inviting place, from putting in thick curtains all round for extra comfort and warmth to introducing a coffee table...
Saturday, 19 September 2009
Novel Ideas For Your Utility Room
The utility room is an oft neglected space in most homes, a grey, dull space for the freezer, washing machine and extra fridge to sit, with a few cupboards for household essentials. But with a little extra thought, the utility room can be a fresh, breezy place to get things done, a haven of organisation that will help you to keep your house running...
Turn Your Wasted Garden Space Into Outdoor Rooms
All too often, large areas of your garden can go unused and unloved, so why not get creative and find a solution that turns these neglected areas into places where you and your family will really want to spend your time.One great idea is to bring the outdoors indoors by creating a space that blends the cool, fresh outside world with the warmth and...
Do It Yourself - 2 Achievable Ideas To Make Your Room Look Fantastic
Always loved the idea of DIY, but never had the time to really take on the project of your dreams? Start small, with an achievable goal, and you can still make a huge difference to the style and practicality of your home, so check out these two great ideas for a simple solution to how to put your stamp on your living space.Try putting your own shelves...
Thursday, 17 September 2009
Check Out This Eclectic and Inviting Dining Room
If you are looking for ways to bring an unfussy, relaxing and yet still stylish feel to your dining room, why not check out this beautiful dining room for inspiration.With its quirky wall hangings and simple choice of furnishings, it has the shabby-chic...
Picking Out Wooden Furniture For An Eclectic Look
Sometimes a room furnished entirely in one style can feel monotonous and uninspiring, with no room for the imagination to take flight. Why not try an eclectic look composed of several of your favourite styles for a refreshing alternative that also acts as an inviting expression of your own personality? Choosing some differently-styled wooden furniture...
Wednesday, 16 September 2009
Attention To Design Detail
When picking a style for your home, or even for a particular room, it can be easy to overlook the importance of small nooks and corners of. As this beautiful window seat area shows, by putting a little extra care and attention into the small details,...
Sunday, 13 September 2009
A Warm, Stylish, Family-Friendly Sitting Room
This beautiful room demonstrates the ease with which you can create a harmonious space that is not only a joy to look at, but which also has a welcoming atmosphere that will make sure that family, friends and other guests will want to linger, and will...
Thursday, 10 September 2009
Great Home Office Storage Ideas
It is so easy, in this hectic modern world, to let clutter pile up and get the better of you, so why not take the opportunity to assess the situation and invest in some great storage solutions so that you can really take control of your living environment.The home office can often end up being a repository for clutter, as it is often the least used...
Painting With Light
Choosing a colour scheme for a room can be very difficult, as it can dictate the way the room feels, leaving you with few options for different moods. But with a creative lighting scheme, you can set up several different atmospheres, all available at...
Tuesday, 8 September 2009
Beautiful Kitchen Accessories
The kitchen is the heart of the home, where meals are lovingly prepared and where the family can come together, so it is of the utmost importance that you take the time to make it an inviting and comforting space where your family will want to linger.With a few simple and inexpensive touches, any kitchen can be given a new infusion of life, whether...
Sunday, 6 September 2009
Colourful Furniture Too Much For Your Home? Try White Walls
With the amazing array of modern textiles available, it has never been easier to bring vibrant, exciting colour to your home, but all too often the boldness of contemporary design can make a room feel cluttered and create clashes of tone.The best and simplest way to harmonise a room with too much colour is to paint the walls pure white, isolating each...
Friday, 4 September 2009
Occasional Tables For Practicality And Style
Every house has halls, corridors and landings, which are often overlooked and can feel bare and unhomely. But with a little creativity and attention to detail, and room or thoroughfare, no matter how small, can be made into a stylish and welcoming space.Occasional...
Choosing The Right Plants For Your Home
Any room will benefit from the introduction of a few well-chosen plants and flowers, but it can be hard to make sure that you select the right ones for your particular style.If you are accessorising a modern room, then it's important to pick flowers and plants that will fit in with a more contemporary style, so pay close attention to the leaf shape...
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
Kitchen Storage Ideas
Is your kitchen getting cluttered up with cookery books, seldom-used utensils and your family's belongings that can never seem to find a home? If it is, it's high time you thought about a total storage solution for your kitchen. With so many beautiful...
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