The Charity Shop Hack – How to Thrift Your Way to a Stylish Home
Building a stylish home using finds from the charity shop is not just about luck. It’s about knowing where to look, what to look for, and of course how you can bring all of...
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Garden Room or Summerhouse? Which Is Right for Your Garden?
There are plenty of reasons that people choose to build a structure in their garden. However, when deciding between a garden room and a summerhouse, the decision isn’t always a straightforward one. Both can...
The Rise of Biophilic 2.0 and The Move to Multisensory Nature Integration
Biophilic design has a long association with the simple idea of adding greenery to indoor spaces. However, in recent years the movement has undergone a striking transformation. Biophilic 2.0 represents a deeper and much more immersive approach. This is something that moves way beyond potted plants and living walls. Instead, it embraces a much richer palette that consists of...
Upcycling Vintage Furniture for the Modern Sustainable Home
Upcycling vintage furniture has fast become one of the most popular and rewarding, ways of blending sustainability and personal style. Not only is it a chance to rescue forgotten pieces, and reduce waste, but also to create something that fits your own aesthetic. A restoration that is thoughtful is not just about preserving history. It also gives the item fresh purpose and a...
‘Dopamine Decor’- How to Use Colour and Texture to Intentionally Boost Mood
You have probably heard a lot about how your home should look, but how it feels is also important. As a devotee of decorating, it is important to understand that design is about a lot more than...
The Art of Home Staging – Tips for styling your home for sale
When it comes to selling your home, the location, and the price are not always enough to tempt buyers. Presentation is a must. Home staging, the art of styling your interiors so they appeal to...
From Clutter to Curated – Simple Steps to a Beautiful and Functional Home
The world of interior design has had some interesting trends of late from #cluttercore to “briobracomania”. The latest idea however is “curated clutter,” – clutter that is intentional, and this movement is gaining traction. It is...
Sustainable Style: Tips for Eco-Friendly and Beautiful Home Design in the UK
We may not feel like we are doing much for the planet. However, even on a small scale most of us (even me) are doing a little bit to be more sustainable. This may...
Top Garden Trends
Let your garden take the spotlight this year by taking inspiration from some of these great garden trends. Country Many people would love to move to the countryside but cam’t – usually because of...
How Decor Choices Impact Mood and Productivity
It is true that everyone wants their home to be stunning. However, it is just as important that the décor in your home has a positive impact on your mood and productivity. Interior design...
Can You Really Have a Pet-Friendly and Stylish Home? (Spoiler: Absolutely!)
“Without a dog, my house would be clean, and my wallet would be full, but my heart would be empty” (unknown). There are a great many dog owners and cat owners as well who...
A Natural Stone Patio can Transform a Garden
The snow has only just melted and my garden is looking a bit of a mess but now is the time to start planning the transformation of my outdoor space if I am to enjoy it when the weather improves. After years of putting up with battered concrete slabs the time has come for a facelift – this year my garden is truly going to be an extension of my indoor living space with beautiful natural stone tiles on my patio. Now all I have to do is choose the right ones…
Creating a Loneliness-Proof Home
Too many people in the UK live alone and many of them are elderly who perhaps don’t get to see family and friends as often as they would like. In many cases it is...
She’s Eclectic – How To Create A Home That’s Uniquely You
You’d be forgiven for thinking that home decor is all about the minimalism, and sometimes it is. Nothing boosts my concentration more than a tidy home office, with clean lines and a few statement...
Ways to make your rental feel like home
Living in a rental is a reality for many people. This can be as a long-term home if you are unable to buy, it could be a relatively short-term situation while you save up...
How to Adapt Your Home Decor to a New Climate After Moving
Moving to a new home is an exciting adventure, especially if you’re moving internationally, but it often comes with unexpected challenges. One of the biggest adjustments can be adapting to a new climate. Whether...
Pros and Cons of Taking Your Home Decor with You When Moving Internationally
Moving internationally presents a unique set of challenges and considerations. Among these is the important decision of what to take with you, particularly regarding your home decor. The pros and cons of taking your...
Moving Home – How To Make Friends In New Places
If you’re moving to a new home in a neighborhood you’ve never lived in before, or even to a completely different country, it can be quite exciting, but daunting too. Even when you are...
Supporting Local Artists and Craftsmen in Your New Home Décor
Decorating your new home offers a perfect opportunity to express your values through your choices. One impactful way is by supporting local artists and craftsmen. This approach not only makes your home unique but...
Tips for Moving into a Custom-Built Home and Choosing the Right Decor
Moving into a custom-built home is a thrilling milestone. It culminates months or even years of planning, designing, and building. Now that the keys are finally in your hands, it’s time to make this...
Quick flatpack furniture hacks to make your home unique
The humble flatpack can trace its origins to 1956. It was developed when a catalogue manager had to remove the legs from a table in order to transport it to a photo shoot. It has become...
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