Articles and Updates — Design

Article by Trudy Allen | 7-8 min read

When it comes to completing your newly decorated room, or updating your existing décor with some new soft furnishings, you just can’t go wrong with some strategically placed cushions and throws.

Perfectly placed cushions can complete a room, pull together your chosen accent colours and can make your room feel more inviting and cosy.   

Article by Trudy Allen | 2 min read

Beach Style Decorating.

Are you a Thalassophile? Don’t worry it’s not anything terrible; it’s the name for people who love the beach, ocean or sea. 

With summer coming to an end there’s still a way to get your summer beach fix and that’s to incorporate a beach theme in to your home. 

Article by Trudy Allen | 7 min read

As the COVID Pandemic spreads across the world many people are either being furloughed or asked to work from home.  If you have never worked from home before there are some things that you can put in to place, to minimize distractions and maximise a dedicated work area 

Follow our three tips for creating a comfortable Home Workspace. 

Article by Trudy Allen | 3-4 min read

Whether you’re just starting out on the “property ladder” with a small apartment, or want to maximise the use of a small room in your home check out our Top Tips for Designing Small Spaces.

Choose the right wall color

The general rule for small spaces is to avoid dark colors, which absorb light, making a small space appear even smaller.   However, done right a darker accent wall or ceiling can really work. 

Article by Trudy Allen | 6 min read

The winter months are all about being cosy at home and incorporating fall and winter color accents. Think deep wine reds, amber, moss green, mustard yellow and comforting blues, cable knits and plump inviting cushions.