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5 Practical & Stylish Solutions For Small Hallways

June 30, 2017

5 Practical & Stylish Solution For Small Hallways

Recently, I’ve been fantasizing about having a larger hallway. You know the type, wide enough to have gorgeous seating, loads of storage and room enough to swing at least the cat if not the kids (metaphorically speaking of course). Sadly unless we win the lottery, that’s not going to happen anytime soon. It’s time for me to get real! We’re planning a major overhaul of our home in the next year, and I’m on the hunt to make our small hallway…

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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…

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Interesting ways to Display Plants – Small Space Living

August 22, 2016

Interesting ways to Display Plants – Small Space Living Last Monday I bought you a post here about plants and our wellbeing. Today, I thought I’d bring you some interesting ways to display plants in small living spaces. When you think of plants, we tend to think of the standard circular ceramic or terracotta pot, but there are some fun and innovative ways to incorporate plants into our spaces. Satsuma Planter by Ikea This space saving, Satsuma planter from Ikea…

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Small Space Living – Clever Everyday Furniture Solutions

July 22, 2016

Small Space Living – Clever Everyday Furniture Solutions Continuing with my ‘Small Space Living’ series, today’s post offers some help with furniture solutions for those seeking some inspiration. And, I hasten to add, this post is not just for small spaces. Why I hear you ask? Purely because there are some very clever furniture designs out there, and you may just feel compelled to find a place for them in your own home. Ready to enjoy and appreciate some clever furniture design? Let’s…

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Working From Home, Adaptable Furniture Solutions

July 12, 2016

Working From Home, Adaptable Furniture Solutions This week, I am beginning a series on Small Spaces, which I will write about on and off over the course of time. To kick us off this week, I am writing about an important aspect of our lives; work! After all, it is what that pays the rent/mortgage, so what better place to start. As our lives become more complex and work merges with our home life, so in turn furniture design has seen a change in…