Walk into a paint store and prominent at the front will be huge displays of discounted flat ceiling white paint, so you may be asking why would I need to consider what colour to paint my ceiling? This is valid as there is nothing terribly wrong with ceiling white paint but it isn’t necessarily exactly.. Read more
I am often asked, what is Greige and why all the fuss about it? Quite simply, Greige is a combination of beige and grey. I love it and find it is one of the colours that I specify the most. Find out why I like it and how to use it in your home here… Read more
When it comes to buying or designing a house, do you prefer open plan spaces or a series of more intimate individual rooms? Both layouts for me have their merits but I think you have to be very careful when opting for a full open plan solution. Before getting carried away with designing a house.. Read more
Warm and inviting, rich and enveloping are words associated with a classic winter scheme and no colour meets the brief more perfectly than brown. Solid and reliable, conservative and yet sometimes perceived as boring, brown is without doubt a colour that would be greatly missed by interior decorators who appreciate its broad value and appeal. .. Read more
The big mistake that people make with selecting accessories for a Coastal Style is to cram the house full of beach related curios rather than select just a few to carefully use throughout the scheme. The decorator’s mantra of less is more is so important for this look. Let me show you how to classically.. Read more
If you love to decorate you will really appreciate how important finishing touches are. The clutch bag and necklace for the little black dress or the ideal leather belt for your jeans – you couldn’t do without them. Cushions on a chair or sofa are the fashion accessories that you need to complete the room. .. Read more
Our recent love affair with the Hamptons has overshadowed some other styles that are also timeless classics. The Hamptons look is absolutely gorgeous and a favourite of mine but it’s good to sometimes look around the world and remind ourselves of some of the other enduring decorating styles and consider the home we have and.. Read more
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.. Read more
I love adding the finishing touches to a room. All the big ticket items have been decided and it’s time to add your styling to complete the look. Windows that are properly dressed make a room complete. Elegant curtains finish a room perfectly and they are so practical too, keeping out the summer heat and.. Read more
What do you think about using colour for exteriors? Have you ever considered using colour for the exterior of your home? Or are you a fan of a safe neutral colour palette? Children love colour and respond very well to its uplifting effects but as we get older and more sensible we tend to shun.. Read more
