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Add some boho touches to your home

April 22, 2014

Spring, summer, longer days, sunshine, holidays… Wishing we could just leave our day jobs and spend our days travelling, tending to our gardens and enjoy long dinners and chats with friends. Yes, it would be nice to have that kind of lifestyle, wouldn't it? Unfortunately, as so often, completely changing our lives is not always possible, but what can be done is to bring a little bit of the style into our homes.

10 Ways to Upcycle Wooden Pallets

April 3, 2014

Why would you want to upcycle an old wooden pallet, I hear you ask? Well, this craze has taken Pinterest by storm, and there are many people showcasing their amazing home accessories, all made out of old wooden pallets. If you're a fan of upcycling (using old items and turning them into something gorgeous) then this news won't come as a surprise to you. But if you're new to the upcycling trend, read on to discover how to update your home with the humble wooden pallet.

How To Decorate With Colour

January 2, 2014

While I can appreciate the nuances and textures of a neutrally decorated room, colour makes me and my home feel alive. It can be something as simple as a bright…

Dress up your sofa

December 26, 2013

A sofa is a big purchase and chosen to fit in with our lifestyle, our home, and our family. Too often, however, it seems to end up as a piece…

5 Decorating Rules It’s Okay to Break

December 17, 2013

Always say that you should learn the decorating ‘rules’ if only to know how to break them. There are things we hear again and again and ideas that have been…

Asian style for home inspiration

November 26, 2013

If you yearn for a simple, balanced style that takes its cues from nature, you may look want to consider Asian style decorating for inspiration. Taking its cues from Japan,…

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A practical guide to sideboards

November 21, 2013

Originally used back in the 18th century, sideboard cabinets gained popularity during the 19th century when people became wealthy enough to own homes with separate dining rooms. Of course, since…

Romsey dresser filled with glass jars, recipe books and decorative objects.

How to style a dresser

November 19, 2013

A Welsh dresser is one of the most versatile furniture items you can buy. It provides storage, display space, can be used as an impromptu bar space or somewhere to…

Cotswold Furniture

April 28, 2010

Cotswold Furniture Cotswold Furniture is Steeped in History The Cotswolds have a rich history of design, especially in the fields of Cotswold furniture, arts and crafts. Inspiration is said to…

Oak Furnitureland Detroit dark glazed console table against a blue backdrop.

Wood finishing

April 7, 2009

Finishing is probably one of the most important elements of an attractive piece of wood furniture. There is a vast array of different finishes available on the wooden furniture retail…

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