Make Your First Home Look More Grown-Up By Hanging Some Framed Pictures

21 October 2018
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Getting your own place for the first time is an important milestone on the journey into adulthood, whether it's when you finish university or make the move from your parents' house when you get your first job. Although it's definitely something that will make you feel a lot more like a grown-up, many people's first homes can still feel a little immature. Part of the problem is having the money to decorate the place in a more mature way, but a bigger factor is how difficult it is to let go of old habits. Read More

Why Choose a Telescopic Shower Rail Over a Fixed One?

17 October 2018
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When it comes to choosing a shower rail, there's one major decision you'll need to make: fixed or telescopic? Fixed shower rails are cut to the right length and then screwed to each wall. Telescopic shower rails extend from the middle and get held in place by anti-skid pads. Here are just a few reasons you should choose a telescopic shower rail. Easy to Fit Firstly, a telescopic shower rail is incredibly easy to fit. Read More

5 Reasons Why Aluminium Shutters May Be The Ideal Window Dressing Option For Your Home

16 October 2018
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Window dressings are one of the essential features of a home. As well as serving the practical purpose of providing light control, window insulation and privacy, they also play a big role in defining the overall aesthetic of a room. There is a wide variety of different window coverings to choose from, and an increasingly popular option is aluminium shutters. Here are five reasons why they might be the ideal new window dressing choice for your home. Read More

3 Things Cat Owners Should Look for In Their New Blinds

14 October 2018
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If you're the proud owner of a cat, you may be wondering if indoor blinds are a suitable choice of window dressing for your home. Whether you've experienced the problem first hand or heard about it from a friend, most cat owners know that cats and blinds don't tend to get along. From tangling themselves up in the cords to snapping the louvres, felines often seem to get into trouble around blinds. Read More

Adding Security to Your Home Without Compromising on Your Décor

12 October 2018
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There is no getting away from it. Some domestic security measures just look plain ugly. CCTV cameras may do an excellent job of deterring would-be intruders, for example, but they make your home look like a detention centre. Equally, iron bars over your windows may prevent unwarranted access very well, but they are hardly the right thing to install if you take interior design seriously. Fortunately, there are some security products around that won't mess up your home's style. Read More

I Built My Dream Home--You Can Too!

I Designed My Dream Home--You Can Too!

About Me

When I inherited my father's flat, I knew I had a golden opportunity to design the home of my dreams. It took me two years to perfect it, and I made huge changes--all new furniture, total redecoration and even some structural alterations. I learned a lot along the way, and I wanted to start a blog to share my love of amateur interior design with the world--as well as to let other people doing a total home renovation reap some of the benefits of my experience and learn from a few of my mistakes! I plan on covering everything from choosing paint colours to finding out where it's safe to hang a nail, so watch this space.