Get the look: Gypsy kings
I have been to a few music festivals this year and doing so has gotten me in the mood to write about gypsy-themed interiors. Incorporating this theme can be done either inside or outside your home. Gypsy decor is for the boho and young at heart. It includes a multitude of bright colours, beautiful patterns... Read more...
The bold and the beautiful
Today I’m not talking about a soap opera, I’m talking about making the world you live in bright and cheerful. Step away from your comfort zone and jump straight into colour. Colour in your home can be a great extension of your personality, but can also turn into a circus if you aren’t careful. If... Read more...
Fresh for summer – pastel inspiration
This year pastel palettes are one of those trends that gets hotter as the seasons change. But not only is it hot to wear pastels this spring/summer season, it’s hot to live in them too. Pastel is a sophisticated color palette and is ideal for a living room that oozes elegance. Start off by using... Read more...
Make your outside as beautiful as your inside
Once this persistent rain stops hopefully the sun will shine down for the remainder of our summer. Why not start creating your garden before the sun starts to shine with Mydeco’s 3D planner? Creating your own entrance to your own private sanctuary makes you feel instantly away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Nothing is... Read more...
Picking a colour for your nursery
Many of my friends have recently had babies and for most of them it’s their first child. I thought today I would write a little on some research I did on decorating a nursery. I didn’t know a lot about decorating a nursery and how certain colours would affect newborns. For instance, did you know... Read more...
How to create a hallway to be proud of
When you walk into a person’s home, nine times out of ten the first room you see is the hallway. And as we all know, you never get a second chance to make a first impression… If you feel you would like to make a statement, the best way to do this is by creating a... Read more...
Vintage up your boudoir
With a lot of people leaning towards a more vintage romantic feel for their bedrooms at the moment I thought I would base today’s post on how to achieve this look. Vintage is all about soft colours, delicate patterns and textured fabrics – all of which bring an instant romantic feel to a bedroom. This... Read more...
Give your kitchen the Spring makeover it deserves
The Kitchen is one the most used rooms in the house. It is also one of the most neglected. Most of us, when pursuing the house of our dreams, base our signing decisions on this room – yet it’s still one of the rooms in the house that lacks our care and attention. It’s one... Read more...
Get the look – Urban Seaside
Bring the outside inside this Summer by giving your home a fresh seaside makeover. Luckily for us we don’t need to live by the ocean to achieve the laid back feeling that Summer brings. Here are some tips on how to create your own summer retreat at home even if you, like me, live in... Read more...
How to design with an industrial touch
I have always been curious about ‘Industrial Chic’ and how to go about incorporating it into my home. I love mixing colour and different styles but am always a little worried that having those odd pieces of vintage industrial furniture will make my home dark and cold. I usually think of ‘Industrial Chic’ as being all cement and metal. Not so... Read more...
‘How to design for a small space’ with hunny
mydeco member hunny takes us through the challenges of designing for a small space: With first time buyers and renters finding their budget stretched and their choices limited to small cramped one room apartments, making the best of your space can be hard to imagine. As a dilettante to design I have searched high and... Read more...
