Design

Using a qualified Interior Designer

Design-Using a qualified Interior Designer
Mention the term 'Interior Designer' and most homeowners will tell you that they can't afford one! Interior designers aren't just for the rich and famous. Whether you want a few hours of consultation or a total ...
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Top Designer Tips

Design-Top Designer Tips
Take note of these portable decorating ideas from designer Charles Birdsong. 1. When hanging art over a mantle or console, measure the vertical space, and hang objects closer to the mantle or console rather ...
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The Seven Deadly Sins

Design-The Seven Deadly Sins
You've bought every design magazine at the supermarket, carefully studied what was "in" and what was "out," spent too much money on new curtains - and you still hate your living room. You're not alone. You can significantly improve the ...
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The Power of Lighting

Design-The Power of Lighting
 In most homes lighting doesn’t take top priority. In fact, people commonly under-spend when it comes to lighting. A little lighting can have a very dramatic effect on a room or a space. ...
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Lighten Up!

Design-Lighten Up!
The power of proper lighting in a home cannot be underestimated. It can either make a room warm and inviting, or it can make it seem stark and cold. It is easy to create ambience using ...
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Chandeliers create drama throughout the home

Design-Chandeliers create drama throughout the home
 The chandelier used to mark your arrival. Clad in crystal, it met you in the foyer of a well-appointed home, then dazzled you from a power position over the diningroom table. Rarely did you find a ...
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Be your own Interior Designer

Design-Be your own Interior Designer
The best interiors are often done on a shoestring, it's a matter of paint, proper lighting, a few decent pieces of furniture, elbow grease and imagination. always consider colour, texture and style Display ...
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Be your own Interior Designe

Design-Be your own Interior Designe
 The best interiors are often done on a shoestring, it's a matter of paint, proper lighting, a few decent pieces of furniture, elbow grease and imagination. arrange your furniture to create a flow through open plan ...
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