Handle your style

If you are looking for an easy and affordable way to update your interior style then changing handles / knobs on your furniture is the place to start. A trip to your local DIY store will give you plenty of options to choose from.  The minimal effort and cost to you, can make a big impact on the look and feel of a room. Why not go the whole hog and give your furniture a fresh coat of paint or varnish to completely update your style.

Nesting is it in fashion?

Is the nest of tables back, or did it never really go out of fashion?

This practical addition to the living room was originally the height of fashion in the drawing rooms of the 18^th century, and has featured ever since in one guise or another.

Do you have room to play?

If you are not so fortunate to have a separate space for a play room then the 6-week summer holidays can hammer home how the younger members of the family can take over the house.

Toys, toys and more toys!  In our house, they are everywhere… I swear they multiply overnight. They are everywhere, in the living room (obviously), in the dining area, in the kitchen, hallway, and bedrooms… much to my frustration they even make it into the down stairs loo.

Are you Side-Bored?

Storage space is at a premium where ever and however you live, so every possible nook and cranny must be utilised to capacity. Often the humble sideboard is just thought of as a dining room piece however have you thought outside of the box?

What is your style?

When buying furniture for your home knowing your style is the most important part. Where and however you source your furniture putting the pieces together is an art. Some people choose to buy straight from the pages of a magazine whilst others choose to put together pieces from different sources. Do you know what your style is?

Is your furniture family friendly?

If your house is anything like ours, then you wont be prepared for a toddler to visit…. I have children but they are well past that stage of toddling and so when a friend dropped in recently with her 16 month old who is soooooo cute, but also sooooooo much on the move now it was really obvious that I wasn’t prepared and my house was not certainly not.

Versatile, space saving, focal point… AKA the Console Table

No matter if you are looking for a modern or traditional console there is a console out there that will fit the bill. Available in darker polished woods, natural oak or painted finish there is something for every interior style.  

Are you sitting pretty?

The dining experience is won or lost by the comfort of the chairs – even 5 star cuisine can be marred by an uncomfortable seat (not that my cooking gets any more appealing even on the finest chairs)!!

When choosing dining chairs there are a few key factors:

Are you dressed for success?

One’s morning routine is somewhat engrained and for me one key element of that is the ritual of applying my makeup and for that a dressing table plays a key part. Not only a place to apply but also store my makeup, hair spray, perfume and the like, so storage space is paramount.  

Dressing tables come in a variety of different shapes and sizes; some with drawers, mirrors, and stools too. It is always a good idea to find one that has lots of storage space, ideally drawers – big or small, the more the merrier!

When literally living life in the fast lane who really has time for dusting??? So why make life hard for yourself I say; why not try living behind glass. Check out this latest blog with helpful hints and tips on styling your display cabinet.