Oh how I love to look at before and after photos of rooms that have been redecorated by designers. You know the ones where an unsightly hodge podge of tables and chairs, patterns and textures are tackled and revamped. Or spaces that were never decorated at all, and instead are void of style and continuity, [...]

It was not all that long ago that I reported that Honeysuckle, was named the Pantone colour of the year. In case you are unfamiliar with it, it is a blue pink that looks yummy enough to taste. I quite like this colour, but have not come across it on one single wall since it [...]

To get the look of a professionally designed bar incorporate the following into your design. For starters, whether your allocated bar area is big or small, silver trays, tools and accessories are right on the money. The trays can be used to bring the beverages to your guests, or can remain stationary for visual appeal. [...]

I have been the keeper of fish since childhood, and tend to treat those creatures residing in my fish bowl like celebrities do their beloved Chihuahuas and Maltese pups. No matter how small a fish bowl, or fish tank has been, in my role as keeper I have made a point of it to ensure [...]

Over ten years ago I painted my very first room red, and have loved the wall colour ever since. I have been told that red tones are known to make you think of celebrating, and as such I believe it is perfect for a dinning room. Not to mention what it can do to make [...]

If you aspire to create a Christmas tree that looks like it was decorated by the hands of a professional designer, then there are a few tips you will want to follow. First off colour coordination is really key, stick with metallic shades of silver and gold, silver and pearl, or copper and pearl. It [...]

There are simple things you can do to boost the appeal of your kitchen. Such tips will make your kitchen look like a model home due to the crisp clean nature of the space. One of these easy tasks is to laminate your recipes. This will enable you not only to keep them for many [...]

When trying to create a look that rivals those of professional designers, what ever you do, do not forget the accessories. Even in completely modern styles there are additions that make the room complete. Without them all you have is the essential which leaves a space feeling unloved, and with them you have the finishing [...]

Bookcases are serious offenders when it comes to clutter. Either the books multiply, and gain friends along the way such as fashion magazines, or we are putting all the things that do not have a defined place on the shelves. As such, revising the contents of them should be a habitual task. If you find [...]

One of the greatest bits of design knowledge available to an individual decorating their home space themselves is the 60-30-10 rule. This handy guideline can make decisions a whole lot easier if you can apply it accordingly. Once you know it, you will instantly recognize how many professional designers use it on a regular basis. [...]