Yay Friday has arrived, and today you get to read the final part of the Lighting Guide. We have already covered the basic principles of lighting to your homes here and here. Today, it’s all about how to go about implementing the perfect lighting scheme, as well as some helpful tips. So without further ado, let’s go! Plan The key to a successful lighting scheme is to plan ahead, and not when you’ve finished decorating. If you are going for a complete redesign of…
Lighting Guide – Part 2 How To Become A Firefly & Fall In Love With Lighting Welcome back to Part 2 of the Lighting Guide. Last week we covered light and shadow and the importance of lighting in general to your homes. If you missed it, you can check it out here. Today, the focus is on introducing the specific layers of lighting within your homes. But first….. Lighting & Our Mood Lighting can have a major impact on our mood, and you…
It’s been a while since I wrote about lighting, and to be honest, I have found it a bit of a struggle not to. I am seriously like a firefly when it comes to all aspects of lighting, I am so fascinated by it. You may be happy to know that I have restrained myself purely because…… 1. I do understand that there are those of you yet to pick up the lighting bug. 2. Lighting to you, could just mean that one hanging pendant, and an…
We all possess a multitude of paraphernalia in our homes, and some of us have more than others. Regardless, of how much you own, there are somethings that we really don’t want to display or have on show. It may be that there isn’t the room for that sideboard or drawer unit, or you are just looking for a less obvious solution to keeping your home clutter-free. Choosing clever storage not only provides you with a clean clutter-free look, it can also…
So today, I thought I’d get a bit technical and provide you with an insight into Balance. It is one of the Interior Design basics when planning spaces. Have you ever entered a room for the first time, and automatically felt at ease, and comfortable in your surroundings? If you have, it may well be that the space has used a key ingredient – BALANCE. Of course, there will be other elements at play, but getting the balance right within any room is important to…
So today, I have a bit of a confession to make. When it comes to my actual home life, I am probably one of the most disorganised people you are likely to meet. Of course, the blame lies in my being fully immersed in all things that are interior, and this obviously can’t be helped, (my excuse). With Christmas ultimately looming, I am hoping, wishing, NEEDING a little less chaos at home. So in an attempt to try and end my family’s suffering, I am…
