Designer Lorna Syson inspires us with her summer brights
I look forward to summer all year round – and this year I am preparing my home so I can embrace the sun whilst we have it. Here are my top tips for summer products to make your home feel fresh in time for that summer BBQ. One of the simplest and cheapest ways of... Read more...
Colour inspiration: Blue hues and calm greys
What an amazing, sunny week of weather we are having. These hot, Summery days have increased my love for cool and gentle colour palettes, so I’m thinking about soft greys and dusky blues at the moment. This grey and pale blue room is just divine and the deep teal accents set it off wonderfully. It... Read more...
How to bring the marbling trend into the home
Marble in the home was originally most often found in bathrooms and kitchens. Marble is a classic European stone which is highly popular, especially in Mediterranean homes. The natural marbled pattern in this stone is mesmerizing. Marble, whether used as flooring or as a kitchen worktop, provides a clean and timeless finish. It is a... Read more...
Are we becoming a nation of hoarders?
At mydeco.com we’re always interested in interiors-related news. This study by Storage.co.uk caught our eye – it reveals that three quarters of people across the UK admit they have too much stuff at home. So it looks like we are all hoarders to some degree. The causes? The survey revealed that emotional attachment and the... Read more...
Trend Bible brings you ‘Palm Springs’ for spring/summer 2012
Back in November, the Trend Bible team gave mydeco.com readers a preview of one of our trend directions for spring/summer 2012, focusing on the brights colour trend which is dominating home interior products this season. This month, we share with you another prominent trend from our spring/summer 2012 forecast for home interiors, Palm Springs, and... Read more...
How to re-start that NYE exercise plan with a unique garage gym
With January now a distant memory and February in full swing it’s that time of the year when the hassle and effort of using the local gym begins to take its toll, says Daniel Calvert, marketing co-ordinator at Dura Fitted Garages. For many of us that simple fitness regime we’re so ‘committed’ to goes out... Read more...
Trend Bible showcase their key trends for 2012 at Top Drawer
January was a whirlwind month for the Trend Bible team. We visited some of Europe’s most exciting interiors trade events including Maison et Objet and Interiors UK, and we also created bespoke Trend Features for Top Drawer, the UK’s leading event for design-led gifts, lifestyle and fashion accessories. For those of you who couldn’t get... Read more...
How to sleep like a celebrity: A guide to A-list bedroom design
After an exhausting day signing autographs and outrunning the paparazzi, every A-lister needs a tranquil space to come home to. A celebrity’s bedroom is the perfect haven, in the middle of hectic Hollywood, where they can settle down for the optimum amount of beauty sleep. If this sounds appealing but if you’re slightly more average... Read more...
How to convert your garage into a beautiful lifestyle room
If you’re still making feeble excuses putting off your New Year’s resolutions it’s time for a reality check. Admit it, you don’t need to slowly ween yourself off massive portions, cake and wine for any longer. We’re in week two of January so put those chocolates away and let’s make a resolution hit list: Get... Read more...
Trend Bible wish you a design-filled New Year with their events calendar
Happy New Year to all of our followers over at mydeco.com! We’re ready and raring to go this month, as January always shapes up to be one of our busiest times of the year. The start of the year is jam-packed for those working in the interiors industry, with the trade show calendar beginning to... Read more...
Trend Bible look ahead to a radical and bright spring/summer in 2012
Trend Bible is bringing you next year’s trends long before they hit the home so you can plan ahead and look forward to brighter days and warmer climes. The pastel and neon brights they’re predicting to be big in spring/summer 2012 look good enough to eat and will freshen up your home radically. Take a... Read more...
Pastels in the home for winter 2011, by Trend Bible
This month, our guest bloggers over at Trend Bible focus on how pastels can be utilised in the home for autumn/winter 2011/12. Pastels can be an easy trend for retailers to buy into when it comes to soft furnishings and bedding, but is more of a challenge when it comes to furniture and accessories. So... Read more...
