Homes That Make Us Happy

Homes That Make Us Happy

The world we are living in now is rather different to the one we lived in a year ago! For many people, requirements have changed over the last 18 months and the function of each space has needed to be re-evaluated. As we spend more time in our own homes, I think now more than ever our homes need to promote happiness. So it’s worth considering how your interior spaces make you feel - and perhaps taking the opportunity to create spaces which make you happy. You can change how a space feels by the colours you use. The top colours for a happy home are:

How much does an Interior Designer cost?

How much does an Interior Designer cost?

So many people think that hiring an interior designer is a luxury you just can’t afford? I often get asked ‘How much does an interior designer cost?’ Lots of people seem to think that interior designers are only for high-end houses, but this is not the case, and I am about to share with you why!

Hiring an interior designer can actually SAVE you money because you are going to avoid a lot of costly mistakes. An interior designer can guide you through the entire design process and hold your hand along the way.

In addition to that, an interior designer can add to the value of your property. A well designed home is more likely to sell quicker and for a higher asking price.

Spring Styling Tips

Spring Styling Tips

Colour Balance

Different colours can create different feelings for a space, so consider how you want to use the room and how you want to feel in that space when choosing your colours. Make sure if you are using multiple colours that they work with each other. If using a scheme with 3 colours, you want to stick to 60% for your dominant colour, 30% for your secondary colour and 10% for your accent colour and you’ll find it hard to go wrong. Also consider that the different rooms in your home need to flow together.

8 HOME OFFICE Design Tips

8 HOME OFFICE Design Tips

Have you found your new normal is working from home, are you or the kids going back to school, or are you returning to work after the holidays, is the room in your house that needs help now your home office? Unfortunately, not everyone has a spare bedroom they can swap the bed for a desk and built-in shelving. However there is good news, if you are short of space it is still possible to create a work space anywhere in your home. If this is you then check out my blog on unusual home offices spaces. If you run your own business, are freelance or simply need somewhere to keep on top of your daily admin, a fabulous office space will make any work more enjoyable. Here are my 8 home office design tips.

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How to finish off a room

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How to finish off a room

Here is a quick video of how to finish off a room.

In my opinion the most important part of finishing a room is the styling at the end. This is where all of the extra details which turn a house into a statement home can be added to make a real difference. This is one of my favourite parts of a project.

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How to create a pop up work space at home

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How to create a pop up work space at home

Here are some tips and ideas on how to create a pop up work station somewhere in your home during lockdown or when needing to work from home if you don’t have a separate home office or if you are like me your husband has taken it over.

5 Best Bedroom Colours

5 Best Bedroom Colours

Applying the principles of colour psychology when decorating with enable you to create the ideal space for any occasion: even sleep!

In general, primary colours are less conducive to sleep than more muted shades. Sleep specialists also recommend opting for a flat finish over glossy, as this makes colours appear softer.

How to style your shelves

How to style your shelves

One of my favourite things to do is to style shelves! It may sound odd but I believe that anything thats out on show needs to look good so here are my top tips on how to create calm shelves from chaos…