Elevating Your Space: Exploring Room Aesthetics

Our home should be a place where we feel relaxed and can find that much-needed downtime, while this can take a while to achieve, especially as most are busier than ever, working to transform your living space into a personalized sanctuary. Creating a unique ambience of a room that reflects your personality, and creating a place where you actually want to spend time is key. Room aesthetics, comprising design elements, colour schemes, furniture choices, and decor, weave together to form a narrative unique to each individual. Matching style preferences in a space isn't just about visual appeal, it's also about creating a harmonious environment that resonates with one's essence. Let's delve into the art of room aesthetics and the significance of aligning them with personal style preferences. Understanding Personal Style Preferences Personal style preferences in room aesthetics are as diverse as individuals themselves. Some lean towards minimalism, embracing clean lines and ......

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Room - The stunning must-see film of 2016

Imagine life as you know it exists within the four walls of a tiny room? Imagine having your freedom taken away from you, to be confined to a small space and to bring an innocent child into that but you can only keep the reality of your situation hidden for a limited amount of time. Room is based on the novel by Emma Donoghue and is incredibly moving, even more so if your a parent as you cannot help but connect with Ma who is played by Brie Larson and has been nominated for an oscar for here stella performance in this film. I was lucky enough to watch a preview of Room before its release and can honest;y say I was drawn in right from the start and shed a tear or two as Jack and Ma bravely hatch a escape plan and then have to come to terms with what has happened to them and readjusting to life outside Room. The UK film distributors StudioCanal have been kind enough to offer one of our readers the chance to win an amazing hamper of goodies including - Soundtrack of Room......

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Room for change

We are finally nearing the end of our current property journey - the house we bought two years ago was always going to be an interim project, not a full renovation like our last home but a project none the less. To be honest even though the proportions of the house are good it's never been our taste of property and we have done what needs to be done to sell and get the best price we can and have managed to detach ourselves from getting to personally involved.  Being an interior lover this has been at times hard to do as I am now really looking forward to moving onto a more long-term project and home that will see our personal tastes come into full effect and my mind is already racing with ideas. In the ideal world we will be able to purchase a bay fronted Victorian property with exposed wooden floors and original features that we can inject some Scandi style and simplicity into as well as our love of travel and have taken inspiration from various places we have stayed ov......

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5 Tips for Buying the Perfect Sofa

It's that time of the year when you want to curl up on a comfy sofa with a big mug of coco and some warm throws, arms around the kids or with a book in hand and wind down the day. The thing is both of our sofas are getting on a bit, they are well used but are like a Chesterfield which get's better with age, rather with our two the legs on both are starting to go, mainly do to an overexcited 5yr old who thinks it's very funny to jump from one to other, turned into a den or simply form just being used daily by a family of four, so we are on the hunt for some new sofas. Could these two look more comfy? It's surprising how important and central a sofa is to a room as they need to be inviting, comfortable as well as fit into the space rather than consuming it. You want your sofa to make your room feel spacious rather than small or cluttered with furniture that is too bulky. As buying a sofa is a rather large investment you need to do some pre-planning when i......

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Amazing ideas to make the most out of your kitchen

Our kitchen on the day we moved in For us mums, the kitchen is probably where we end up spending most of our time. From cooking for the family, washing the dishes, loading and unloading the dishwasher and everything else that comes with being a mum, it’s hard to not be in there for a good while. That’s why for me, it’s important that my kitchen is designed efficiently and just the way I want it. I recently came across some fabulous ideas that I want to share with you all that’ll make you love and appreciate your kitchen. I love these copper pendant lights - perfect for the kitchen ( image ) Light up your life Most mums are in the kitchen past dark and I’m not sure about you, but where my kitchen is located in the house the lighting isn’t that great. I have been looking to invest in something that’s going to brighten up the room a bit and I’ve seen some beautifully designed lamps from Lampcommerce . I think a floor lamp is what I’m leaning towards as I can move it ......

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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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Wonderful Window Seats

Love this wooden storage window seat creation ( image ) Could imagine reading a book and falling asleep here ( image ) Really love this unusual window seat ( image ) I love nothing more than a secret little reading nook and often dream of having a large window seat tucked away in a quite place in our house. A place that lets the light in with a gentle breeze during the summer but also a place you can cosy up with lots of blankets during the winter. Blissful ...

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Tips for creating a floral themed room

Nothing beats fresh flowers in the home ( image ) One of the most popular themes for rooms in a lot of people’s houses is that of flowers. A floral theme can really brighten a place up, and those who really love flowers will really enjoy being able to match different styles and colours around the room. Here are some tips for creating a room with an effective floral theme… Don’t overdo it The first thing to mention is to not overdo it too much. Of course you want your theme to be noticeable (otherwise what’s the point?) but if you slap flowers on absolutely everything then it’s going to be somewhat overbearing and even garish. Don’t put flowers on everything in the room; instead pick a few key areas and focus on those. I love this bright floral wallpaper ( image ) Wallpaper Having floral wallpaper is a good way of injecting some interesting patterns into your décor. Again, however, you don’t want to overdo it. Try choosing wallpaper with a few flow......

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What We are reading

So this week we are enjoying the tale of a very groovy cat called Pete - such a lovely story about cat who wears shoes and what happens to him on his adventure, it's also has a great little life moral at the end and very cute and quirky illustrations has made it a popular choice in our house. The little man enjoyed the book as much as I did reading it and it's perfect for toddlers and young children. We received this book as part of the Room to Grow Book Share scheme were you get sent a book for 14 days and then post back, it's shared with another family and then you wait for your next book - very exciting and a really innovative scheme which is perfect for families especially when less children seem to be enjoying books these days. Luckily Mr A loves book and it's the perfect quite time activity and is also something he looks forward to at the end of the day. We can't wait to see what our next book from the scheme is. ...

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