Making a space functional

Making a space functional

Photo courtesy of Bowerbird Home. www.bowerbird-home.com Would you like to make your room more functional than it already is? What does that even mean? That really depends on the room or spaces you’re working with. In smaller areas, it means taking advantage of every...
Old and New

Old and New

Some of our clients ask if it’s ok to mix family antiques with more contemporary pieces. The answer is a resounding yes! Mixing up the age of your furniture can make the old less staid, and the new a little more interesting. It also adds texture, and therefore depth...
Kids Bedrooms – who decides on the decoration – You or your kids?

Kids Bedrooms – who decides on the decoration – You or your kids?

Children’s bedrooms When your child wants their bedroom redecorated, what do you do? Do you let them choose the décor (even though it may be black walls for a teenager or their favourite cartoon for younger kids) or do you decide so that the style goes with the rest...
Wallpaper, you either love it or hate it!

Wallpaper, you either love it or hate it!

Wallpaper has definitely made a comeback. And this time, there is certainly a real sense of drama. Feature walls, a favourite of interior TV shows, really cheapened the use of wallpaper. To be honest, I am not sure they ever really looked that good! Something we have...
Colour Pairing

Colour Pairing

    What is Colour Pairing? When designing a room and tying together elements of a space, there has to be a common thread within the colours. They have to tie in together and gel, otherwise there is a dysfunctional relationship with the space and the senses....