Tip 1 – create an interesting backdrop I am in my element when a project has a set of shelves for me to dress. On a couple of projects recently I have found some beautiful wallpaper to create a real feature of the shelves. You will notice a bit of a biophilic theme (bringing the …
Unique chalkboard artwork I love it when I find a chalkboard in a kitchen. It’s a great opportunity to create a fun and unique piece of artwork in the kitchen. All you need to do is invest in a set of chalkboard pens and get creative. Once the season or your mood changes, or you …
Statement chairs for small spaces My brief was to source a stylish chair for a small space. Something that works well in a modern room with a wooden floor. One of my ‘go to’ statement chairs when space is limited is a cocktail chair. Another favourite of mine is a butterfly chair. Both of these …
Create a cozy garden lounge Everyone is talking about bring the outside inside. Now that Spring has finally arrived and it’s Easter this weekend it’s time to do the opposite and create a cozy garden lounge. I have just bought these fun, frivolous and very colourful cushion covers for my garden sofa. It’s a great …
Sustainable and beautiful placemats I am delighted with these placemats which I found recently. Not only are they beautiful and practical they are sustainable too! They are from LIND DNA a sustainable Danish design company. These placemats are made from recycled leather and rubber. I have chosen the pastel green and the olive green. There …
Another great plant to have in your bedroom or bathroom Following on from my previous article about ‘Plants in the Bedroom’. Here’s another one for you to consider having in your bedroom or bathroom. Did you know that there are certain types of house plants that can remove toxic pollutants? Although only in small quantities, …
Do you need a dedicated home office? This blog shows what can be done, even in a small urban garden, if you need more space to create a home office, or even a second home office if there are two of you working from home. The Flamingo Project Brief To replace a small delapidated shed …
How can you change the vibe of a room? In this blog I show you how simple it is to change the vibe of a room by keeping the big stuff neutral and swapping out the soft furnishings and artwork whenever the mood takes you! For this lounge design scheme my starting point was the …
Do you have trouble sleeping? One of the elements of Biophilic Design is to have lovely plants in your home. As well as your living areas plants are a great addition to your bedrooms too. Did you know that there are certain types of house plants that can help you sleep well? Plants purify the …
If you don’t have the time or the money to invest in staging your vacant property before you put it on the market for sale then the next best thing is to do a partial stage. Adding new curtains, creating a vignette and a few accessories can make all the difference in helping to attract …
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