Holly G
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RankingDesign Oracle (4522 points)
- Home is South East
- Joined 11th July
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My most extravagant purchase was...
I have just found a new passion with MyDeco. I'm in the middle of a distance learning Diploma and this is website is great except that I spend too much time on this and not enough doing my projects.
I have a very eclectic style, though balance and symmetry are very important to me and I often adopt the principles of Feng Shui in my room designs.
Fancy myself as a home stager, perhaps one day?
Holly G's tips
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Small spaces - kitchen
Posted 18th September in category General DesignIf you have a small kitchen, wherever possible don't position eye level cabinets on the wall opposite the door. When I designed my small kitchen just ...more
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Posted 14th September in category Colour & LightingUsing a large rug (that co-ordinates with your colour scheme) in the sitting area of your lounge "anchors" your scheme together. It can also be the ...more
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Some more tips
Posted 11th September in category General DesignTo "raise" a low ceiling, use uplighters to throw light light up the wall. Use the same colour flooring throughout: e.g. if you have a cream ...more
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Making a difference
Posted 10th September in category General DesignNext time you enter a room or house that makes you feel good, it is a good idea to ask why. Look around and ask yourself ...more
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Windows
Posted 9th September in category General DesignIf you want to alter the shape of a window, there are some tricks you can use to do this. To make a window look longer ...more
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Suggestions for small spaces
Posted 8th September in category Space PlanningWhen selling a house keep small rooms free of clutter (this applies to all rooms) otherwise it suggests there isn't sufficient space for all your wordly ...more
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Flowers
Posted 7th September in category Colour & LightingUse plants and flowers to make you house feel like a home. Co-ordinate the colour of your flowers with a non-dominant colour in the room to ...more
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A few tips with Mirros
Posted 7th September in category General DesignA mirror hung opposite a window will bring light into a dark room. A mirror hung at right angles to a window draws the eye into ...more
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Colour scheming
Posted 6th September in category Colour & LightingNever rely on your memory when buying paints, fabrics, lampshades and other home decor accessories etc. Always carry a paint colour sample (paint a small piece ...more
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Colour inspiration
Posted 6th September in category Colour & LightingColour is one of the most exciting and dynamic mediums available and choosing a colour scheme can be daunting. When looking for inspiration for a colour ...more
