Get ready for Christmas with free delivery
As much as we hate to say it, Christmas is only 10 weeks away – and we’re keen to be prepared this year! The best place to start with any home is the living room – which must be ready to embrace a beautiful tree come December. As the focal point of any living room... Read more...
Colour makeover – one room eight ways
I love makeovers (and makeunders) of any description – gardens, people, but especially interiors. When I saw a truly ugly room online recently I decided to give it a makeover, a few times over. There’s nothing intrinsically wrong with any of the furniture or finishes (in fact I’ll reuse most of the pieces in the... Read more...
Neutral is the word
Taupe, beige, cream, stone or putty, call it what you will, I love this colour palette! Trust me it is not boring to invest in this colour scheme, these tones are the ideal backdrop for bolder statements in design using furniture, fabrics and accessories. Please do not mistake my desired neutral colour palette to be... Read more...
Sitting pretty – how to create a sitting room of calm sophistication
The sitting room, a place of relaxation and solitude, a hide away from the chaos of day-to-day life. Well, maybe in our hopes and dreams! However, this does not stop me wanting to create a space that reflects this sentiment. I am never shy about saying that I favour a neutral colour palette. I love... Read more...
How to design a monochromatic room
Last time I wrote for mydeco.com we built a monochromatic (single colour) scheme using cushions based on red. Today, let’s do a whole room with one of my favourite colours - blue-green. Where I live in Australia is soaked in blue-green, no wonder it’s a favourite of mine. Here are some lovely Dulux blue-greens to... Read more...
Sitting Pretty with Vintage Patchwork Seating from Kelly Swallow
If you’re looking for unique seating with a vintage twist then look no further than the work of Irish designer Kelly Swallow. She transforms individually sourced vintage pieces, each with their own unique charm, reupholstering them to create an entirely new chair or sofa. “The personality of every piece is rediscovered by painstakingly and lovingly choosing... Read more...
Eco-luxury furniture from Lucy Turner
The last few years have seen interior designers taking great inspiration from the 1950s and 1960s, particularly when it comes to kitchen, dining and living areas. Vintage furniture from these decades has come back into fashion and we are coveting the wooden sideboards our grandparents had, wanting to bring them into our own modern interior... 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...
Top trends for spring/summer 2012 from interior designer Naomi Cleaver
Over the past couple of weeks I’ve shared the top colour trends for spring/summer 2012 with you, turning up the heat in your homes with Tangerine Orange and Fire Cracker Red. Just before Christmas I spent a festive day with interior designer and consultant Naomi Cleaver, nibbling mince pies at the stylish The Refinery restaurant... Read more...
