New Year, New Entrance Hall
The entrance hall is the first thing people see when they come to visit, and the last when they leave. So let?s take a purpose orientated look at what...
21-01-2019 21:41
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Creating space for Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching and over the next two weeks, most of us will be transforming their homes for the festive season. However, once all prese...
10-12-2018 21:39
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Cool Christmas trees for small homes
Tis the season to be jolly! If you love Christmas, you probably also love the scent of a real Christmas tree. But living in the centre of a big city u...
03-12-2018 21:40
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How to create your own Jack-O-Lantern
Halloween is nearing! But not without your own unique Jack-O-Lantern. This carved pumpkin with candle is one of the most important pieces of Halloween...
29-10-2018 21:38
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How to paint like a pro – 10 tips for flawless results
Home improvement comes with a lot of expenses. This is why many of us choose to do as much as we can ourselves. Painting is one of those things we oft...
01-10-2018 21:38
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Create Your Own Window Decoration
Window decorations have double aspects ? they add beauty to the inside but can add interest from the outside too. They also don?t have to cost too muc...
17-09-2018 21:37
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10 Uses For Wooden Pallets
The primary use for wooden pallets is transporting heavy items of course! But the life of a wooden pallet has so much more potential. With a bit of lo...
10-09-2018 21:39
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Creating Your Own Balcony Oasis
A balcony is a terrific opportunity to extend your home into the outdoors and create your own little oasis. While balconies are often small, there are...
20-08-2018 21:37
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DIY outdoor lighting ideas for magical summer nights!
Balmy summer nights can become even more magical if you create the right ambient lighting. You also don?t even need to spend a lot – with a little b...
06-08-2018 21:37
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8 home design items that guarantee to break that awkward sil
Do you remember that famous scene from Friends where Ross and Phoebe?s boyfriend Mike hangout and have nothing to talk about" You can laugh but I bet ...
28-05-2018 21:41
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How To Make A Small Room Look Bigger
I wish this room was bigger! It?s a common complaint, but there are a few clever tricks you can use to give the illusion of more space. Certain design...
21-05-2018 21:39
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How does your garden grow" 10 great small gardens ideas
A small outdoor space doesn?t mean you can?t have a great garden. Whether it?s a patio, balcony or even your windowsill – there?s always an opportun...
14-05-2018 21:40
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7 ways to get crafty with leftover wallpaper
You have re-decorated your living room and you have some wallpaper leftover" No need to throw it in the bin, on the contrary! Geometric, floral or str...
07-05-2018 21:40
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How to feng shui your bedroom
In our previous blog post, we introduced five basic principles to apply the Chinese art of feng shui in your home. Ready to move onto the next chapter...
23-04-2018 21:40
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Our beginner’s guide to feng shui
Feng shui is an ancient Chinese art based on Chi, a universal and positive energy. Literally feng means “wind†and shui means “water?, therefore...
16-04-2018 21:37
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Timeless designer chairs to know
Vitra Eames DSW This is without any doubt the most iconic chair ever created. Designed by Charles & Ray Eames back in 1950; over 60 years later it is ...
26-03-2018 21:43
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Tick Tock! A guide to our favourite clocks
Don?t forget the clocks go forward this weekend! Ok, the bad bit is that we lose an hour? but the good news" British Summer Time begins! We are edging...
19-03-2018 21:44
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Make a grand entrance with these statement mirrors
Forget about those rectangular mirrors with golden bevelled edges ? that?s not what we mean when we talk about statement mirrors. Yes, those are state...
12-03-2018 21:42
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Bringing the outside in for dummies: indoor plants you can&#
Plants are great when they are alive: they make your home look nicer, they purify the air, they can calm you and reduce stress. But if you are one of ...
05-03-2018 21:41
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26-02-2018 21:41
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The Lagom way of life: simple Swedish living
We embraced the comfy Danish style of Hygge, but what about the new scano-kid Lagom" This Swedish philosophy is becoming the latest movement in lifest...
25-12-2017 21:38
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Create your own DIY Christmas Cards – unique and easy!
?Tis the season to be jolly! And there?s a whole load of fun to be had with these craft Christmas cards! A great activity to do with Kids, or simple e...
11-12-2017 21:34
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Add some sparkle to your home
On these cold wintry days, one of our guilty pleasures is sitting on the sofa on a Saturday night, wearing our pyjamas, and watching a bit of Strictly...
13-11-2017 22:03
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5 tips to get your kids to bed
Is putting your child to bed a struggle every night or does it go quite smoothly" Some kids simply don?t like to go to sleep, whereas as a baby, that ...
06-11-2017 21:58
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Bringing autumn into your home
No doubt about it, autumn has begun. It?s much colder and it has been raining a lot lately! Suddenly, that new season has taken us by surprise … The...
23-10-2017 21:58
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5 ways to transform your spare room
Do you have a spare room" Lucky you! But honestly, when was the last time someone actually used it" Instead of leaving your spare room unused, why not...
25-09-2017 22:12
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How to survive a home renovation"
Buying a house that needs a renovation may seem pretty overwhelming. But if you are well prepared, building works don?t have to be a nightmare. We?ve ...
18-09-2017 22:09
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Storage solutions: DIY Decorative Storage Vases – a gu
It’s so satisfying to repurpose old objects and give them a new, shiny use or just a bit of a makeover. This cluster of vases looks so pretty as a t...
04-09-2017 21:57
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Stylish ways to hide toys in your kids room – a guest
If you have kids, then the sight of messy rooms or even that painful experience of stepping on Lego pieces may be part and parcel of your everyday lif...
21-08-2017 22:03
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Hallway storage solutions: DIY side table – a guest po
Most of the home projects I dream up are based around storage solutions. Fellow London renters can probably empathise in the struggle to stay clever w...
31-07-2017 21:59
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5 tips to style your home like a stylist – a guest pos
Always wanted your home to look like it?s straight out of an interiors magazine" It might not be as impossible as you may think. Take a look at my fiv...
24-07-2017 22:02
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Finding a purpose for forgotten furniture
Picture source: Ronikordis Do you actively avoid your garage or loft because it?s packed to the rafters and daunting to deal with" Space is so valuabl...
10-07-2017 22:00
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Top tips for planning a living room makeover – a guest
If you?re planning a living room makeover, there?s lots to think about to make the most of the space you?ve got ? from room layouts and paint colours ...
12-06-2017 21:57
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Preparing your home for the season ahead – a guest pos
If you are like me, hanging on to ?memories? is becoming a big problem at home. Boxes of keepsakes, the kids first shoes, shells from the walk on a be...
06-06-2017 21:59
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Garden Trends – a guest post by LittleGreenShed
It is already mid summer and most of us are thinking about the coming months spent outside. Whether you have a large garden, urban courtyard, balcony ...
29-05-2017 22:04
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Where to save and where to splurge in your home decoration ?
Home renovation makeovers or simple decoration projects can easily spiral out of control when it comes to money. Something catches your eye on Pintere...
15-05-2017 22:02
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Jungle fever: trying the tropical trend at home
British summers never quite live up to the scorchers you dream of, so this year, don?t moan about the inevitable lack of one. Instead, fake it by inje...
02-05-2017 22:01
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