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Jul 24 2019

Retro and Modern – What Happens When They Collide?

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by Sharon Edmeads

Vintage is always in fashion when it comes to the home. However, mixing retro and modern can prove tricky. Therefore, there are a few things that you should think about when bringing together different items from different design eras. So, follow these tips and introduce them to your home seamlessly.Eclectic Vintage and ContrastingIf you make use of vintage elements that are bold in colour, then they will enrich a minimalistic home. Therefore, when you bring together vintage and modern, you should think about the power of contrasts. So, think about...

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Jul 24 2019

Incorporating Lighting into your Home

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by Sharon Edmeads

When it comes to all things interior design, lighting can often be neglected. However, the importance of lighting should not be overlooked and it certainly should not be underestimated. While you cannot beat real, natural lighting, sometimes it is not enough and that means that we need to consider letting artificial lighting into our lives.While artificial lighting can leave a lot to be desired it should not be avoided and if you get it right then it can really work. It can enhance the atmosphere, create mood and make a...

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Jun 28 2019

Black – How It Can Work In Your Home

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by Sharon Edmeads

When it comes to interior design, we are often told that we should avoid dark colours and opt for light, bright and invigorating colours. These colours inject light and plenty of space, making rooms feel inviting, airy and comfortable. However, interior design does often require you to break away from the norm and almost break the rules and this is where you can make black work in your home.Black is boldAs far as bold colours go, they don't get any bolder than black, especially when it comes to highlight colours....

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Jun 28 2019

Interior Design is All About the Senses

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by Sharon Edmeads

Many believe that interior design is all about appealing to the eyes by creating a physical appearance that resonates. Through incorporating different styles, textures and colours, it is possible to bring a room to life and that all begins with what the eyes see. However, there is more to the look of your home than you might realise because interior design is also about creating a space that smells great.We all recognise the smell of our homes and we all recognise the scent of other homes when we enter them....

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Apr 02 2019

Metallic Accents – Your Home Can Benefit From Them

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by Sharon Edmeads

For the past few years, metallic accents have been looked on favourably when it comes to interior design. In fact, introducing them to your home brings with it a huge array of benefits and endless possibilities. You can opt to inject this wonderful touch of style and colour into any room just by adding accessories such as mirrors, hardware and even ornaments.Some time ago, using metals in the home was frowned upon but now everyone is accepting it with open arms. So, now is the time for you to experiment...

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Apr 02 2019

Create A luxury Bedroom That Oozes Style

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by Sharon Edmeads

The bedroom is a personal sanctuary and an intimate place where you can often showcase your true desires and preferences. The bedroom is now more than just a place where we spend time sleeping because they are places where we can find peace and tranquillity and so when it comes to creating a luxury bedroom, they are features and designs that need to be considered.When it comes to creating your luxury bedroom, you will need to consider what feelings you want to evoke and what atmosphere you want to create....

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Mar 04 2019

William Clark New Collections

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by Sharon Edmeads

William Clark; Irelands Oldest Linen Fabric Mill Nearly three centuries ago, an enterprising man called Jackson Clark rode out to the place we now call Upperlands in Ulster and spotted a dark, narrow stretch of river, babbling as it cascaded over the stones.With his craftsman’s eye, he realized it was a perfect location for a waterwheel that would drive a simple device called a beetling engine. In doing so, he revolutionised the finishing of linen fabric forever.With this machine, linen fabric was given a wonderful sheen through hours of pounding with vertical...

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Feb 19 2019

How to Decorate Around Pastel Coloured Sofas

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by Sharon Edmeads

As far as trends go, sofas have always been the focal point of any living space and the colour that you choose can make or break a room, not to mention they can sometimes be difficult to work around. However, with pastel coloured sofas now being on-trend, how do you decorate around them? Adding Black and White to Millennial Pink For some time, millennial pink has been a prominent colour when it comes to interiors with it being seen on walls mainly but now things are changing because this shade of pink...

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Feb 19 2019

5 Accessories that Make Your Space Your Own

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by Sharon Edmeads

Making your home your own is important. After all, it is the place where you relax after a long day in the office and it is the place where you entertain or spend time with the family. However you use your home, you need to make it feel like it is yours by injecting subtle accessories that bring the design of your home and rooms together. Bring in some colour with plants Plants are really in fashion at the moment in the home and they are a great way of filling an...

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