As I embark on a massive project – having my twenty year old kitchen replaced, I am now becoming very aware of the many other tasks that will need doing once the shiny gorgeous new cabinets and appliances are in their places. On paper and on the cgi, it’s allRead More →
I am not experienced at doing any decorating and feel out of place in a conversation about paints and the new thinking in finishes. Maybe I’m missing a very essential point in all this! I have ivory silk on my walls throughout the entire house as I had a professionalRead More →
We all need to have the chance to pick and choose what decorating and interior furnishings we want to surround ourselves with. Being able to look through catalogues of designs and colour schemes is such a joy when a project first manifests itself. The sheer range of fabrics, and materialsRead More →
Getting the best finish in a decorating project takes a lot of thought and preparation. For those experienced will know the best order of work is paint ceiling first, then walls and finally all the woodwork around a room. To get the best results, cleaning the entire area first –Read More →
Some of us really do like to have as many matched colours as possible. I know that some people do struggle to see why it matters if two navy items are placed near each other, they are of the right hue of navy – that is one of the mostRead More →
It can be very difficult to think of a theme when you’re wanting to refurbish a house you’ve lived in for some years. I see some of my neighbours having extensons added to our already rather generously proportioned houses and wonder just how much room does anyone need. I findRead More →
The last decade or so has seen a fantastic surge in house improvements. Not everyone can afford to move up to the next sized house – the most economical option for them has been to extend up, out, round . . . . The results have often been startling brightRead More →
At this time of early spring, still bitterly cold and rather damp overnight, our thoughts head towards what we hope will be another hot, dry and glorious summer. Just thinking about being able to sit in the sun room makes you feel warm and satisfied. But for those of usRead More →
It can be quite difficult to imagine a nice warm spring or summer day when we’re just backing out of one of the worst two months of winter weather for a generation We actually had so much snow and ice that the rivers and waterways froze solid . Pictures ofRead More →
Ahh the joys of spring are about the make themselves felt soon. Very soon hopefully . We’ve had the oddest of weather this last year or so and for many folk, this directly affects their thinking when it comes to all things connected with decorating and refurnishing. It’s quite trueRead More →