HOW YOUR SPACE REFLECTS YOUR LIFESTYLE

HOW YOUR SPACE REFLECTS YOUR LIFESTYLE

The perfect space is unique to each individual, depending on your lifestyle. For a family home, perhaps more space is needed or if you are young and have just started working maybe the location is more of a priority. Whatever your primary needs, your home needs to...
HOW TO EMBRACE PERIOD FEATURES IN YOUR HOME

HOW TO EMBRACE PERIOD FEATURES IN YOUR HOME

It’s important to note that if you are renovating a period property, be respectful of the history and architectural style of the building. I particularly enjoy marrying old and new. Dutch designer and art director Marcel Wanders once said: “Designers and people, in...
A GUIDE TO INTERIOR LIGHTING

A GUIDE TO INTERIOR LIGHTING

Within interior spaces, whether it’s a bedroom, a living room or a kitchen, lighting is a wonderful element that can transform your home. Once the ground floor has been agreed upon, lighting is the most effective way to direct the eye and beautifully add another layer...
FINDING THE PERFECT COLOUR SCHEME

FINDING THE PERFECT COLOUR SCHEME

Colour can be a very personal thing. We may not realise it, but subconsciously the colour of a room affects your mood. This is why it is so important to pick colours that fit the tone of the room that you are creating. Forget about the changing trends and instead...
HOW TO PERSONALISE YOUR HOME

HOW TO PERSONALISE YOUR HOME

To make your house feel like a home, design a space that is unique to your wants and needs. Your home should showcase what has meaning to you. There are many ways to personalise your home that will act as a way to show your personality and character. If you want your...
DESIGNING YOUR SPACE

DESIGNING YOUR SPACE

When designing a room, it is important to know if you want a symmetrical or asymmetrical balance in terms of the layout. For example in the image below, symmetry is achieved by placing identical items on each side of the fireplace, with a clock in the middle and the...