When it comes to updating our bathrooms and/or smaller cloakrooms, the humble functional wash basin doesn’t ordinarily get the creative juices flowing. The most you’ll likely give due consideration to will be the size and shape. In fact, you’ll probably spend more time choosing taps because let’s face it that’s about as exciting as it ordinarily gets. That could all be about to change! I thought I’d share with you my exciting new discovery of The Way We Live London.…
On Trend Easy Faux Wallpanelling
February 5, 2021If you were one of those that didn’t spend last year getting your DIY on, you may have reached that point of realisation where staring at those walls really won’t change your dated decor or, indeed, get things done. Just think with Spring just around the corner, now is as good a time as any to give your home a quick and easy update. Especially as we’ll all be looking to enjoy more outdoor activities having spent what seems like…
The Bohemian, Dark & Inviting Home of Nadia Martini
February 21, 2020It’s time to cosy up with the Bohemian Dark and Inviting home of Nadia Martini aka @nadscasa1 who happens to be January’s @eclectically_made winner. There are so many reasons to fall in love with Nadia’s home decor style. I’m thrilled to be able to give you a tour of her wonderful abode. It’s an eclectic maximalist haven that embraces the rich and bohemian side of life. The Bohemian, Dark & Inviting Home of Nadia Martini Nadia is without a doubt…
The Importance Of Rugs & How To Use Them – Updated
April 16, 2019Pulling back one from the archives today because you may well have only come across this blog and two, it’s always good to recap on some design ideas for your homes. Rugs are an important aspect to creating a fabulous home and deserve a second mention don’t you think? The Importance Of Rugs & How To Use Them – Updated I see rugs in our homes as shoes are to a well-dressed outfit. You wouldn’t go to the trouble…
If there’s one texture that will add an air of opulence and elegance to a room it has to be Velvet with its tactile qualities and luscious good looks. It’s been growing in popularity for the past few years and this year it’s set to be one of the biggest, dare I say it, trends. The Big Velvet Home Trend I’m not one to usually be led by trends because for 1. I basically hate being told what to do as a…
It dawned on me that I haven’t actually dedicated a whole post to soft furnishings, and so I felt compelled to put that right today. Soft furnishings are so important in adding texture, pattern, colour and interest to our spaces. They also provide us with a feel-good factor and comfort. I also believe that if we can, we should look to ethical brands and I happened across one on my recent visit to Clerkenwell, Maud Interiors. ETHICAL SOFT FURNISHINGS – MAUD INTERIORS…