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Primary colours: anything but infantile interiors

As children we’re introduced to the primary colours – red, yellow and blue – from a very early age. They feature heavily in the environments we spend time in, the toys we play with, the clothes we wear, the books we read and so on.   As we mature we’re exposed to a much wider […]

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Around the world in 8 wallpapers

Spending time in other countries allows us to fully immerse ourselves in different cultures and experience the sights, sounds and tastes that ensure diversity.   Whilst a giant wall freeze of a cityscape or tropical beach can instantly transport us to another time or place, wallpaper, furniture and accessories all help to recreate a sense […]

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How to make interiors pop with Pop Art

Bold, brash and unapologetic, Pop Art erupted onto the British art scene in the mid-1950s and gathered pace in America in the late 1950s. Big players of the art movement included Richard Hamilton, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Jasper Johns.   Embodying popular culture and consumerism, whilst responding to the social and political unrest of […]

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Colour choices in 2016

Interior colours for next year are predicted to be a ‘mixed bag’ according to Pantone, the biggest global colour gurus. The colours will be an eclectic mix of patterns and prints influenced by many different cultures and countries.   The predominant colours include Pirate Black, Mandarin Red, Violet, Florid Orange, Ginger, Hot Pink, Robust Wine […]

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The European Hotel Design Awards 2015

Recognising outstanding hotel design and architecture, The European Hotel Design Awards celebrate the exceptional work of architects and designers in the industry.   The judges This year entries were judged by a panel of industry leaders. They included, Karl Bieberach of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Patricia Holler of Marriott International, Serdar Kutucu of Design Hotels […]

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Stylish alternatives to natural Christmas trees

Don’t get us wrong, we love a real Christmas tree, after all you can’t beat the smell of fresh pine mingling with the cooking aromas of a decadent festive roast, can you? However, if you can’t bear the kerfuffle of wrestling your natural Christmas tree into place, decorating it and hoovering up pine needles well […]

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Christmas decorations: White Christmas

With the British weather becoming more unpredictable every year, the chances of a white Christmas seem to increase. But to ensure you definitely get your wish, we’ve found loads of festive decorating ideas that will please the purist and inject bags of style into your home come Christmas time.   Table envy Arguably the hardest […]

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Under the dome

Glass cloches or bell jars and terrariums are not new but they are having an impact on decor at the moment. Both were originally used for plants. The glass cloche seems to date back 400 hundred years to Italy but has been seen in gardens here too as a means of protecting plants from cooler […]

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The pros and cons of using glass in interior design

Whether glass features in your home architecturally or just decoratively, there’s no denying that it helps the flow of natural light and brings understated style. From bi-folding doors and staircases, to tables, shower enclosures and fireplaces, there’s no end to its uses in our interiors.   The pros What’s not to like about using glass […]

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Smarter than your average home

What did we do before smartphones? We were tied to our landlines and reliant on payphones when we were out and about, that’s what. Fast forward to today and we’re heavily attached to our battery-draining smartphones and mobile devices to communicate, access the web, pay for shopping on the go and even control our home […]

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