Brought to you by Manchester Collection. Most modern homes will do away with a tablecloth for everyday styling. But if you’re planning a dining event, the tablecloth is the first layer to dress the table. Choosing the right tablecloth is important because it needs to fit over your table and it needs to work in with …
If you live in a small space and can't quite work out how to make it all come together, without being overcrowded or cramped, then today I have a few tips which might help you decorate a small house using furniture and clever storage... [source] Separate Try hard to separate zones and create designated spaces. …
If you're building a new house or starting a renovation why not think about incorporating a bi-fold window in to your kitchen? It makes such a statement and really integrates that outdoor/indoor living. Maybe you don't have space for big sliding doors, but can use a window space? This would be perfect then! I've found …
If you get obsessed with looking at bathrooms like I do, then it's easy to want all the impractical things! They say bathrooms and kitchens sell homes, so you can see why a lot of dollars can be spent making these the best possible. But what about their practicality? We can't forget that! A well-planned …
Oh the 80's. Not a decade you remember for stylish interiors is it? Fresh from the neon, pattern clash of the 70's, the 80's gave us very little in home decor that is worth a re-run. Or did it? Here are a few trends that are making a comeback with a modern twist. Big country …
Painting is an easy task to complete yourself. You don't need any particular skills. Just a good eye, some concentration and patience. Paint can change everything! And if you have some time up your sleeve, then go for it. You won't believe how fresh everything will look. Before you get started though, it's a good …
The laundry has migrated from a functional utility room to a space worth styling. A beautifully styled laundry has soared in popularity, ensuring the most mundane of daily chores are enjoyed in elegant surrounds. It’s no longer the forgotten room at the back of the house. And no matter how small the laundry room, there …
Does your bedside table accumulate with clutter? Or do you have a pile of books you’ve been meaning to read, which keeps getting taller by the week? Remove the clutter and style your bedside table to make your bedroom more welcoming and comforting. Here are some tips on how to style your bedside table. There …
Have you thought about adding some sheer curtains to your home? Maybe in the bedroom, or a living space? They are really trendy at the moment. You can have them made and installed or buy some all ready to go from shops like Spotlight. Benefits of sheer curtains... Diffuse the light and maximise natural light …
It's not common to see a shower and bath combined (or a wet room as they are called), but when you do see them pop up I love how well they are done. WET ROOM - a bathroom in which the shower is open or set behind a single wall, its floor area being flush …
The entry to our home has the most important job of all. It is the gatekeeper of our home. Protecting us from unwanted visitors, and greeting our loved ones with open arms. The entry oversees a lot of traffic daily with kids going in and out, visitors, mail, groceries and the ins and outs of …
Last weekend I gave our bedroom a mini makeover. A simple wall colour change has made all the difference. You know I love a bit of greenery and I am always inspired by nature, so picking a paint colour to suit this was the first thing I did. I worked with Taubmans and used their …
