First Impressions Count – Staging your Home to Sell
A good first impression is vital when selling your home, you want it to look its absolute best for potential buyers as they form an opinion on your house within the first 7-10 seconds of stepping through the front door. Here are a few tips to help sell your home as quickly as possible and […]
How do you choose the right Interior Designer?
So, you’ve made the decision to call in some help – but how do you know you are calling in the right team? Word of Mouth is always a great place to start, a recommendation certainly gives you more confidence, not just about the designs but the quality of work and customer service. Most designers […]
Roses are red, VIOLETS are…
The colour violet sits at the end of the visible light spectrum or the rainbow as commonly known. It is bluish / purple in colour and although closer to the colour purple, it is a pure colour whereas the colour purple is a mix of reds and blues. An insight into the colour violet and […]
Indigo Nights
The history of Indigo… Indigo is a rich, deep colour sitting close to blue and violet on the colour wheel. The name Indigo is a Greek term meaning “from India”, the colour is named after the Indigo dye derived from the Indigofera plant, naturally originating in India, Asia and Africa. Indigo dye has been cultivated […]
Brilliant Blue
Insight To The Blues Elegant and simple, one of the most universally appealing colours on the spectrum, blue is a versatile highly varied colour with the ability to enhance mood and evoke a range of different emotions. Colour communications experts, Pantone, announced at the beginning of the year ‘Classic Blue’ as its Colour Of The […]
Green with Envy
Green is considered as one of the most pleasing colours on the the colour wheel. It is the colour of nature which creates a refreshing and tranquil atmosphere. What psychological effect does Green have on us? The colour green is associated with life, health, nature, money, harmony, freshness and freedom and is considered beneficial for […]
Say ‘Hello’ to Yellow
The right shade of yellow can create a statement, or be soft and relaxing. Yellow can be a vibrant, stunning choice of colour that brightens up any space. There is nothing better than the sun shining through the windows into your home – so why not add a touch of yellow to bring the sunshine […]
Let’s talk about Orange
Orange – the second colour of the rainbow and the fusion of its neighbouring colours Red and Yellow. Consider the big brands that use the colour orange to make a statement of intent ! A symbol of safety, joy, enthusiasm, energy, happiness and creativity. Think about the big brands that have chosen Orange for their […]
Seeing Red ?
When it comes to interiors, Red can be one of those colours that can be too hot to handle! However, with a little knowledge and skill there is a way of introducing it into our interiors in a way that will suit everyone ! So, when did our love affair with Red begin? History tells […]
Nursery Designs To Make You Broody
As one of our designers prepares to go on maternity leave this summer, we look at some of the current key trends in nursery design and the spaces that are becoming more stylish than our own bedrooms. The natural nursery (Photo cred: nordic.homedecor) An abundance of plastic fantastic toys and bold primary colours are no […]