Having a sanctuary to retreat to is more important than ever right now and the bedroom is the one room in the home where you can shut the door and find a moment of undisturbed peace. But if you thought calm and zen were plain and minimalist, you’ll be pleased to hear there are other […]
Read moreAt home with Cassie Nicholas, Interior Designer
Congratulations on winning 2019 BBC 2 Interior Design Masters. What did you learn from being on the show? Thank you! I learnt so much on the show from both the other designers and the judges. One of the main things I discovered is that I am more organised than I think I am. I learnt […]
Read moreWhere To Spend & Where To Save with Home Staging
Home staging is an American concept that they have long used to sell properties. In a nutshell, it is about showing your home in its best light, suggesting the lifestyle the buyer could have if they bought your property. It sounds a good idea and simple enough, but spending too much and spending it on […]
Read more10 Items That Are Cluttering Up Your Home
Whether you’re thinking of selling your home or simply want to create a fresh and more ordered space, you’ll need to de-clutter. But what items are cluttering up the space in your home and what should you do about it? 1. Things that are not yours – simple but true, if you have items in […]
Read more6 of the Best Coloured Armchairs
The quickest route to show off your interior design confidence is with a bold colour. A pop of unexpected colour in a room not only adds personality, but let’s the world know you’ve got this interior styling thing sorted! However, if, like most of us, you don’t exude that confidence and are wary of any […]
Read moreCreate A Good First Impression – Hallway Focus
Spring has arrived! A sign of new life, it is also the time of year that most people who have decided to sell put their property on the market. But before you welcome potential buyers over the threshold, you need to make sure your property is ready – and that means every part of it, […]
Read moreThe Latest Lighting Trends Lighting up our World
Lighting in the home is both a practical element as well as a tool for creating ambience to a space. From the hallway and the living room to the bedroom and beyond, choosing stylish lighting will be top of your list. But what are the current trends? From glass table lamps to natural materials, we […]
Read moreSleep with an eco-friendly clean conscience
We are all trying to do more to live a lifestyle that doesn’t impact negatively on the planet now or in the future. This includes the choices we make about the furniture we buy, where it comes from, whether it is sustainable and recyclable when we no longer need it. When it comes to furnishing […]
Read moreHow to Arrange your Furniture Around a Rug
For many of us, the rug is the item we have most agonised over when it comes to picking items for the home. It brings warmth, colour and texture to a space and so it’s no surprise that from a stylistic point of view, you want it to get it just right. But how do […]
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