Design Inspirations

So here we are, not quite post pandemic yet - and ss we spend more time than ever in our homes, in our kitchens in particular - perhaps you feel it's time for mini-instant-upgrades. Here are a few tips on how to be a self-appointed home stylist and some quick wins to upgrade your kitchen space, without breaking the bank. 

Ordering custom order furniture is exciting, but it can be easily ruined by overwhelm - especially without the services of an interior designer.  This is a summary of our client's most frequently asked questions when it comes to custom order furniture solutions. This is how to get what you want, on budget,  without reverts and will help you with furniture specification decisions.

It is hard to ignore the beautiful images popping up in our feeds, as social media explodes with big, dark green leafy plants in every corner of homes, from bigger spaces to apartment living. Living with live plants means that you are more in harmony with nature – feeling at peace, especially important when you live in a city or in a smaller space. Here are 6 considered tips from Vintage-etc on how to successfully incorporate plants into your home.  From what to choose, where to put them, and how to keep them alive (even if you don't have green fingers). 

Love interiors? So do we and we are obsessed with Studio McGee's new Netflix show - Dream Home Makeover.  Filmed as before and after make-overs as the likeable couple renovate and transform their clients spaces into their ultimate dream homes. Everything from a modest garden flat, a sanctuary bathroom revamp, a heritage home and a mega ranch.   Here are 7 unmissable insights summarised with images for you... watch the trailer or read on! 

Made hugely popular by the new series on Netflix called Dream House Makeover, nearly all the episodes feature these accent walls. Liven up  dull hallways by converting it into a utility area, or decorate the back of your bed, or simply use it to create partitions in one . It works really well to bring on masculine energy into a room if painted darker colours . Read full blog post for more renovation tips ....

Lockdown has forever changed the work environment - and now that  we tend to spend so much time of our working and studying at home, I hope that this will give you the 'lightbulb idea' that you need to achieve the space that you deserve. Here are 6 great home office ideas .... 

Here are seven quick wins for creating beautiful, whimsical outdoor living areas that are an extension of your indoor space.  Here we focus on small changes, that have a big impact on the energy and enjoyment of outdoor entertaining.

As 2019 comes to an end, its time to take a look at some of the hottest 2020 colour trends that are expected to make a splash in the new year! Inco...