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 …
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, …
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 …
When it comes to choosing bedding, white wins every time for me. Whether it is for my own home, an interior design project or a property staging project I always choose white. Why? Clean and FreshI love to create the luxury feel you get from crisp white cotton bedding. Hotels use white bed linens not …
Refresh your garden before you put your property up for sale When you start to prepare a list of tasks to complete before you put your property up for sale remember to include your garden. Here are 5 top tips for sprucing up your garden. Tip 1 – Power wash the patio If you have …
The Finishing Touches Adding finishing touches to a property before it goes on the market for sale or rent is a very worthwhile investment. It transforms ordinary spaces into stunning spaces. In this blog I will take you through how I added a few finishing touches to a recent refurbishment project. Design Scheme Inspiration The …
