Time to get Thinking...

It may be a little (Ok quite a lot) cold outside and we are spending more time indoors at this time of year so why not use this to your advantage and cosy up by the fire and make some plans… Statistics show that Spring is the traditionally said to be the best time to sell your house, and naturally follows that in Spring we do most of our house renovation and decorating projects

Table for Two?

With Valentines fast approaching the dining room can become our focus. Wether its an intimate dinner for two or a family get together for 8 our dining space has to not only perform functionally but also look good.

2019 Colour Pallet

As every year this month Pantone have announced their colour of the year. For 2019 the pantone of the year is Pantone 16-1546, an animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge.

Described as “Vibrant, yet mellow PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral embraces us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort and buoyancy in our continually shifting environment.” this beautiful shade of coral can already be seen in fashion retail and interior design outlets.

January Blues?

So the festive season is over and all the decorations are now down… I don’t know about you, but I always feel the house looks so bare and usually take the opportunity to have a good clean round and reorganise the furniture.

Are you looking for a fresh new start for 2019?

Most of us make new years resolutions on new years eve, starting the new year with good intent. Fitness is usually top on the list, shortly followed by diet and healthy lifestyle, but a new you can also mean a new look for us and our homes. Spring is the most popular time for home décor changes and that usually takes some planning.

Is your home fit to bursting?

At this time of year families get together to celebrate the season and exchange gifts. As the song says they are driving home for Christmas.

Additional bodies in your home may present you with a few challenges. Are you prepared?

Christmas is fast approaching

The big man in the red coat and white beard is coming in just a matter of weeks and yet I still haven’t started my Christmas shopping. Its not for want of trying, for me its all about storage – where am I going to put them?

Halloween may be done, but Bonfire night is just around the corner - are you planning a party?

This year Bonfire night falls on in the week, so the party atmosphere will probably bridge both weekends – plenty of time to throw a party for family and friends.  

Bonfire night parties are great as long as you have some adequate outside space for the bonfire and firework display.

Delightful Dining

If like me your dining room is a truly multi-functional space – then it’s where you eat family meals, entertain friends and family and sometimes even attempt to work. So, when designing your dining room, it is essential you think carefully about how you use the space and what you really want out of it.

Whatever your style, room size or budget, planning is crucial.

So many shoes, so little space.

We all can relate to this struggle so whether it be the hallway, by the back door or in bedroom, you need to maximize your small space without any clutter.

Shoes come in all shapes and sizes and if you’re a true shoe lover, you probably believe that there’s no such thing as too many shoes. That is until you literally have no space to fit any more… so where are you supposed to put that brand-new pair of heels or trainers you have had your eye on?