How to Tell that You Need More than a DIY Decoration Project

We would all love to say that we found the perfect home for our needs, but the fact is that families and circumstances change. There are some surefire signs that your current home is no longer serving you, and in this case you will need much more than a simple DIY decoration project. Decide whether or not you can turn your old home into something you can be proud of by renovating it. Find a few tips below. Your Home Is No Longer Making You Happy If you don’t walk through the front door every day with a smile on your face, looking forward to having a chat with your family members and relaxing on the sofa or reading a book, there might be something wrong with your decor and the functionality of your home, too. If you can’t get a separate space for relaxation and all family members struggle to do what they enjoy, you might need to talk to professional Contemporary Architects to redesign your space and make it more functional for everyone.    You Need More Space In......

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5 easy ways to improve your Apartment

When I first came over to the UK I lived in Edinburgh, a city I absolutely adore. What I always loved about the city was all the beautiful old flats above the shops right in the heart of the city and I was over the moon to find a wonderful two bed flat only 15mins walk from the hughstreet which I rented with a friend. Since then I have rented a few different flats and apartments and as we gear up to sell our house apartment living is still not out of the question as there is something really appealing about living right in the heart of the city in a stylish flat. I thought I would share a few tips about styling and apartment and that interior decoration doesn't have to be overly expensive. 1. Declutter    As apartments are usually a little smaller than houses the first step you should take is to bring down the clutter and simplify every room. Get rid of all trinkets and unneeded paraphernalia, and bring accessories down to the basics before trying to come up wit......

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Prints for the home

Can't wait for this record print to arrive As we have been working on the house in preparation for the new arrival and for putting it back on the market next year, the smaller details have been left to last, normally by this point our walls would have a lot more prints and work of art on it but as we don't want to make our livings spaces over personal, we have taken more time to be selective and just place a few prints in key areas to bring in some colour and art into our home. We recently ordered this cool print above from MADE.com  which we will of course hang in our little record nook. They have a great selection of framed art and photographic prints which would bring pop of creativity into any home. We also recently came across a really great website that promotes up and coming artists in a totally wallet friendly way that allows you to have an original piece of art all under £100 and is appropriately named Original Art under £100 . We are totally loving this Fo......

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A festively fitting home

Christmas Day is nearly upon us, so now is the time to ensure your home is ready for the festive season. Whether it is your turn to host the party or you simply wish to revive your home – there are a number of things to consider. But, don’t worry – revitalising your home this Christmas doesn’t have to break the bank. Plan for winter emergencies Planning for any Christmas emergencies is crucial this year! From booking your boiler in for a service to creating a power cut kit and ensuring any draughts are kept at bay is really important this year. If you’ve noticed a winter chill coming in from your windows, it’s a good idea to invest in draught proofing sash windows before it gets any colder. Brighten up your home Before winter is in full swing, set aside a little time to brighten up your home. Whether it is for the benefit of your guests, yourself or your family - adding both colour and warmth to your home will help you to brighten up each and every room even on ......

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Interiors and flowers: tips on how to do it well

I love this vase and simple floral arrangement ( image ) Gone are the days where floral prints feature only in your granny’s home, nowadays floral patterns are bang on trend. Vogue headed to the Chelsea Flower Show earlier this year to check out the best floral interiors along with what flowers are taking centre stage on the catwalk this season.  Flowers, fashion and interiors have begun to go hand in hand – here is how to get it right: Don’t go overboard Flowers may be fashionable but this doesn’t mean you should overdo it. If you add a floral pattern to every piece of furniture and have every type of flower out on display, your home will look ancient, out of date and like a florist. Rather than smother a room in floral - inject floral.  It's important to keep a balance and not go overboard, this room is floral perfection ( image ) Use real flowers It sounds obvious but many floral print lovers don’t actually bother putting flowers around th......

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Get organised this holiday season

I was pretty organised last year, lets hope it will be the same this year Christmas can feel like a blur as you rush to gather all the presents, decorations and food required to make the build up to and day itself special, so it’s a good idea to get organised as soon as possible.  We’ve got some great ideas on how to prepare for the holiday season, from organising your card making supplies to which projects you should make a start on early. Make a start on: Christmas pudding -  Traditionally Christmas puddings should be made around five weeks before Christmas (or earlier), so if you want to kick start your festive organisation then get in the kitchen early and throw together your rich, gooey dessert creation that everyone will no doubt struggle to finish. Christmas cards -  If you prefer to create greetings cards with a personal touch then it’s worthwhile making your own. There are plenty of craft kits out there to get you started or you can get c......

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Putting the fun into kids bedroom interiors

A child's bedroom should be a place of wonder and whimsy, a place where imagination can flourish and fun is the name of the game. It needs to be approached in a different way to other rooms in the house and you need to realise that it's a place to play and things don't need to be perfect. In the past two years we have gone through three house moves, renovating and redecorating and our first port of call has always been Mr A's room as it was important he felt comfortable in his space. I always get really excited when I see quirky and cool items that just screams fun but is also chic and stylish and perfect for an inspiring children's bedroom and interior. So when I came across these playful and colourful wall pieces from Urbanara I just knew this would go straight on my list of things to get for Mr A's room. They are handmade with wool felt and made using an appliqué design, there are six different animals heads to choose from, my favourite being the ......

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