statement lighting

choosing the perfect ceiling light

A ceiling light will do far more than simply provide light in a room.  It can be a statement piece, zone certain areas or provide mood and warmth / ambiance to an otherwise cool or unwelcoming space.  This is why choosing the perfect ceiling light is imperative to a room scheme. Here are my top…

eclectic hallway design

creating an eclectic interior!

The art of creating an eclectic interior design scheme…👩‍🎨 We’ve all seen beautiful room designs where different styles, patterns and colour schemes are nonchalantly mixed up to create an interior design masterpiece.  All the interior design rules seem to be broken and yet the scheme is so fresh, stylish and cool.  You know it shouldn’t…

Elixir Interior Design living room shutters

window treatments… what goes where and why? 🤔

I’m often asked about choosing the right window treatments for each room.  What goes where and why?  There’s so much choice and I know it can seem overwhelming.  Fear not!!  Here’s my advice on choosing the perfect window treatments for your room. 🪟 shutters In my opinion, shutters offer a perfect combination of versatility &…

elixir interior design calm bedroom

declutter your bedroom for a calm 2022!

After the frivolities of the festive season, New Year is a perfect time to hibernate and create a cosy clutter-free sleeping space. Bedrooms should be calming retreats for relaxation but clutter can easily accumulate.  Our bedrooms often end up becoming dumping grounds for laundry and other stuff we don’t want to see. Put those long…

Christmas day table styling

christmas table dressing

Christmas decoration isn’t just all about the tree!  Here are my three different ideas for your Christmas Day table arrangement!  🎄 scandi noir Christmas table  This table arrangement is about borrowing from nature and utilising the seasonal palette.   As a centrepiece, place a layer of green moss down the middle of a bare wood…

Sparkly Christmas decorartions

my styling tips for a cool Christmas ☃️

Christmas is the perfect excuse to embrace glamour, glitter and all things shiny.   Although we can have fun filling our homes with fairy lights and tinsel, it doesn’t have to mean a sacrifice of style…  When it comes to Christmas colour schemes, gold and silver are everywhere this year, which looks sophisticated, stylish &…

chandelier in contemporary kitchen

choosing a chandelier to suit your room

I love a chandelier💡 They add drama and a real ‘wow!’ to your room – the ultimate statement piece. I’m lucky to have worked in some beautiful period homes with grand features and super-high ceilings which cry out for a chandelier!  Also, there are some awesome contemporary chandeliers which will look great in more modern…

basement bedroom with pastel colours

decorating a basement bedroom

Decorating a basement bedroom can sometimes be a challenge. Your bedroom is where you sleep, relax and unwind from your day, so you wake up refreshed and recharged for the new day ahead.  It’s your sanctuary and a place to feel completely at ease.  This can be hard to achieve in an airless basement room…

green velvet sofa bed

choosing the perfect sofa bed

With Christmas around the corner, you may be getting ready to welcome overnight guests into your home.  Its time for the humble sofa bed to get to work and earn its keep!! Sofa beds often get a bad rap.  We know they’re unlikely to match the comfort of a real bed (though special shout out…