Tag: decorator
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How to create an inspiring children’s bedroom
On average we decorate our bedrooms once every 29 months. That’s every 2 to 3 years. With kids’ rooms that could be even more frequent because their interests change constantly as they grow up. So how do you choose children’s room decor that actually lasts? We’ve got a few ideas! Adaptability is key. As preferences…
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Restyling a room with one simple trick: Painting the tiles
Are you looking for a simple and inexpensive way to transform your kitchen or bathroom without the hassle of a full refit? If so, then painting over tiles is the quick and budget-friendly way to completely restyle a space for incredible results. There are a few things you need to consider when painting tiles to…
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Spring renovation trends for your home
Spring isn’t just a great season to clean your home, it’s the perfect time to renovate it as the temperature starts to creep up and you can open your windows and doors. There are always new and exciting ways to turn your house into an amazing space with striking exterior details and clever use of…
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Breaking decorating rules with wallpaper and paint effects
One of the things I love about modern decorating is the ability to break the rules. That’s not to say there aren’t some guidelines that are worth following but more that there’s greater freedom as to how and where we use decoration, such as wallpaper and paint at home. Along with tactile textures, trompe-l’oeil effects…
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5 things a painter/decorator can do for you
Some of us enjoy nothing more than spending weekend mornings at a DIY store and then the rest of our time off painting, papering and sprucing up the home. But home decorating is not for all of us, and can be the cause of bank holiday arguments, not to mention mess, paper cuts, paint spills…
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Update your home with the velvet trend
From fashion to interiors, the trend for velvet has never been hotter and it’s easy to see why. Sumptuous and tactile, with an ability to inject an instant shot of polish and glamour, it’s ideal for both traditional schemes as well as contemporary rooms. The recent resurgence of the mid-century modern aesthetic has brought velvet…
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Quirky and Unique Wall Art Ideas
I am a big fan of decorating my walls with unique wall art. Think supersized mirrors, huge canvases I’ve picked up from auction houses for a song, rugs even. I think now more than ever, it’s time to spice up your walls just in time for all those extra hours that we are about to…
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Space matters – guest post by Abigail Ahern
I probably say this a zillion times a day but I find the biggest barrier when it comes to decorating is confidence. Taking risks with paint colour, or pushing boundaries with accessories takes some bravado or confidence. A lot of time we stop decorating too soon, particularly if rooms are an awkward shape like too…