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Small Space Living – #5 Steps to Create the Illusion of Space

January 23, 2017

Small Space Living – #5 Steps to Create the Illusion of Space It’s shocking to think that compared to Europe, new build homes here in Britain are the smallest. And no I haven’t made this up in the hope that you’ll read today’s post. This is an actual fact from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), and a Cambridge University study backs this finding too. Putting Britain’s shrinking house sizes into context, RIBA also reported that the average one bedroom flat is now the same…

Drawing Floor Plans with SketchUp Hub – A Review

January 18, 2017

Drawing Floor Plans with SketchUp Hub – A Review Nope, it’s not Friday already, although some of us will be wishing it was, and I’m not naming any names here. On a serious note, I’m posting today because, 1. I have the patience of a gnat, and 2. more truthfully, I just couldn’t wait until Friday. You see, I am somewhat excited about today’s post as it’s my first ever review, and I have loved every minute of it. A while…

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Interior Design Tips – #How to Use Colour Palettes

January 16, 2017

As the weather is continuing to be grey and rather miserable, I thought I’d start this week with some more colour inspiration. Don’t worry, I am not talking about all things green again, for those of you that found last Monday’s Colour Edit wasn’t quite to your taste. We are looking at Colour Palettes today, and how they can help you create a cohesive colour scheme throughout your homes. Interior Design Tips – #How to Use Colour Palettes Colour is one of…

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Splurge Vs Save – #Side Tables

January 13, 2017

One of the noticeable things about January, and I’m not talking about the grey and cold weather here, is that we are pretty much skint strapped for cash after the indulgences, and present buying of December. With some of us planning to redesign our homes this coming year, I thought I’d offer some money-saving inspiration, by the way of a Splurge vs Save series. As a designer, there will always be a client budget to stick to regardless of the size of a design scheme. It’s…

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The Colour Edit – Green

January 9, 2017

The Colour Edit – Green I am kick starting this year with some colour inspiration, and, erm have I ever mentioned my favourite colour is GREEN? Not an obvious colour choice, but I am pleased to say that green has seen a rise in popularity over the past few years, which doesn’t really surprise me as it’s such a harmonious colour to implement in our homes. Soft muted olive/sage greens, are a personal preference of mine as they’re easier on the eye. Dulux’s Overtly Olive adorns the walls…

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Cork Popping Spectacular!!! – The Amazing Natural Material for Your Homes

December 16, 2016

OK so your probably thinking right now the only spectacular thing about cork is that is holding up your 101 Christmas To Do lists on your kitchen wall. Or on a merrier note, your remembering last nights cork popping, and the bubbly flowing freely so those lists were a bit of a blur. Let’s face it, cork isn’t an obvious choice for our homes. However, this wondrous natural material has a lot more going for it than sealing your favourite bubbly or pinning things…