green ceiling and pink walls

decorating with green

Green is one of the easiest and most versatile colours to work with!  Sitting at the centre of the colour wheel, it can combine with both warm and cooler shades.  Greens with a blue base look great with soft chalky tones for a calming effect.  Greens with a yellow undertone (eg, olive) ooze warmth when…

weekend room makeover

the weekend room makeover

Want to update your room but don’t have the time? Would you like some budget friendly ideas to add colour or refresh your living space?  If yes, welcome to the wonderful world of the ‘mini makeover’. Weekend interior updates to overhaul your living space and transform your room… add a wall of style! Forget the…

fancy adding a feature wall to your room?

Although the ubiquitous feature wall has long fallen out of favour, all hail its return!   A few years ago, it seemed anyone with a plain alcove or mantle wall was adding snazzy wallpaper to it.  As fashions change, wallpaper soon shifted back from one wall to all four again. However, I think a feature…

embrace the rise of maximalism!

Move over streamlined simplicity!  ‘More is more’ as maximalism has made its way from the catwalk and into our homes… and its here to stay!  Time to embrace maximalism! ⚡ let it clash! These days we are generally more confident about mixing colours and patterns.  Consider the rise of shimmering velvets, opulent floral rugs, wallpapers…

considering a loft conversion..?

If you are looking to add more space in your home, a loft conversion may be the answer.  Not sure how to go about planning…? Here are some questions to consider when planning your loft conversion, before jumping in… 🧐 head for heights One of the first things to check is whether you have enough…

bathroom renovation floorplan

Turning a spare room into a bathroom

want to turn your spare bedroom into a bathroom? Rethink your spare room by transforming it into the Zen bathroom of dreams!   Here are some things to consider before you get started…. do you need permission? Unlikely, unless you’re extending your home or altering the exterior in some way.  However, if you live in a…

bold hallway wallpaper

create an entrance in your hallway

how to create an entrance in your hallway! I often think the hallway sets the whole tone for the home so here are some tips to create a grand entrance. 🎨 colour blocks Colour blocking is a great way to add colour to a hallway.  For example, use a different colour above and below the…

Art piece by Morgan Howells

Buying art for your home

Beginners guide to buying art for the home 🎨 Like art and fancy starting your own collection?  Perhaps you would like a statement piece for your living or dining room but not sure where to start?  These tips may help you find the perfect art piece(s) for your home! 🎨 research your likes! First step…

blush pink accent chairs

decorating with pink!

how to work a pink colour scheme into your home! Pink has undergone a bit of a makeover in recent years.  Decorating with pink is no longer confined to children’s bedrooms, Barbie outfits or Juicy Couture 00’s loungewear.  Its all grown up now and thankfully, it’s here to stay! Dusky or blush pink is a…

composite kitchen work surface

choosing the perfect kitchen worktop

Your kitchen worktop must not only look good but work hard too.  With so many to choose from, it can be overwhelming deciding which worktop is right for your kitchen. Here’s my handy guide to some of the most popular kitchen worktops on the market! 🪨 stone Natural stone, like granite or marble, has a…