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I think that one of my favourite accessories to complete an interior scheme is the humble floor rug.  I have been in too many houses with large expanses of flooring - timber, stone or tiles - that are crying out for this simple finishing touch.  Even the simplest of rugs will bring many benefits to a space and are crucial in the age of open plan living.  Firstly, a rug will effectively zone an area which is a great design tool.  This means that when you are in a large open plan house, you can visually separate the space between…

I love my bedroom!  I find that if I have a good night's sleep then I can achieve anything - well almost anything - the next day.  Sleep however can sometimes be elusive, for lots of reasons, but I believe it is a good idea to at least start with a calm environment.  I have 5 top tips to help you to set up your bedroom space well so that you have a chance of getting a good rest and being your best self. Fresh Air Even in cooler climates, just a…

We are so conditioned to associate coastal beachside schemes with the colour blue that we often don't consider using anything else for a coastal look.   Although blue is a favourite colour for the majority of us, in fact Pantone say 70%, we may not necessarily want to use it in our homes.  People often feel obliged though when they live by the magnificence of the ocean to throw in a splash of predictable blue but you can achieve a wonderful relaxed coastal vibe without touching the colour. Using the beach as inspiration for a coastal scheme 1)      Look to the…

With Spring around the corner, my thoughts are turning to my garden again which needs much love, care and attention.   I love a nice place to sit and the humble garden bench, which has been popular for centuries, makes both an ideal resting spot and a great focal point and garden accessory.  Now is the time to think about re-planning my garden and consider a garden bench seat and location so I have been spending some time looking at ideas.  There are many different styles to choose from and the look can be classic or contemporary.  Here are some…

In the global world of interiors, the hot trend of the moment has to be Scandi Style.  Whether we are talking about country style Gustavian  interiors from Sweden, the Scandinavian mid century classic designs of the Modernist movement or the Danish passion for Hygge, we can't seem to get enough of it.   In this post I am going to concentrate on Scandi style in general and look at the different Scandinavian styles in detail in later posts.  For now, here are my 5 key elements for you to consider if you are looking to re-create this style in your home. Image…

My recent colour feature in Country Home Ideas used the beautiful Waterperry range from Sanderson Fabrics.  Inspired by British country gardens, Sanderson has translated these into very elegant designs that create a gorgeous contemporary country style space.  I really like the way they have used them in this dining room and it was my inspiration for this feature.  I have suggested some beautiful soft colours from Porter's Paints to accompany this range.  You can read the text by double clicking the image below: Contemporary country style is a favourite of mine as I love to re-purpose old furniture and like…

Have you heard of Millennial Pink? Have you noticed the resurgence of the colour pink?  It is now being referred to as Millennial Pink and has been made popular again by those Generation Ys amongst us.  Young people have embraced this beautiful colour and I am glad to say that it is popular with both men and women and no longer left just for use in a little girl's bedroom scheme.  Millennial Pink is now front and foremost in contemporary style decorating for living, dining and bedrooms.  Instagram pages are full of beautiful pink imagery with vases of peonies at…

I really do like a window finished with a Roman blind and it is without doubt one of my favourite ways to dress a window.  The appeal for me is that Roman blinds are neat and tidy but also stylish and often very pretty.  They do not offer the practical solution that a sunscreen blind does but when you need some privacy, insulation and something just to decorate the window, you really can’t go past a Roman blind.  Listed below are my ten favourites, go through them and I will tell you why. A white Roman blind 1)     Simple white…