Design Advice and Inspiration
My hot-take on the Dulux colour of the year? I can’t give you one, because so far I have only seen it on a screen. I’m being a touch disingenuous…
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With most rental properties, budget is key when undertaking renovations or repairs. Here are our top tips and things to consider: Repairs and Admin When you are letting out a property, it’s imperative that everything is…
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One of the things we love (and are missing) about holidays is the glorious colours of hotter countries – both from the natural landscape and the décor trends. With the…
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Textiles serve so many functions in the home - they bring warmth, differentiate spaces, add personality and character, and control acoustics in the space. Some points to consider, when choosing…
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You probably don’t spend much (any…) of your time thinking about ironmongery but, if you are embarking on a renovation, prepare for that to change. Here’s a beginner’s guide to…
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Daylight, space, and the naturally bold colour palette of plants makes your garden or patio a space you can ‘get away with’ colour choices that wouldn’t work inside your home……
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Why decorating the outside of your house matters Peeling paint on a front door can be weirdly appealing… we’re here to tell you that the place for it is romantically…
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In the last few weeks a collection of clients, friends and family have excitedly been looking to hang artwork in their homes and asked for our advice. We’re sharing our…
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Design your ideal Utility Room When it comes to allocating space in the home, a utility room can be a contentious issue. Some people consider it to be a luxury…
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In part 1, we reflected on the importance of creating a comfortable space at home and giving yourself permission to do little or nothing. If you are ready to spend…
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Homes, like much of life, are rarely perfect. During a lockdown some aspects of your home can make you feel even more frustrated. Here are my top tips (now and…
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With so much uncertainty in so many areas due to the global health crisis, many house-moves and renovation work projects are, rightly, paused for now. However, to the extent it’s possible to do so,…
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A new year, a new decade, and so to the irresistible annual activity of trend-spotting. It is undoubtedly fun to pore over lists of interior predictions (and we do have…
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Since we first heard Oliver Heath’s talk at Eco Build 2015, it feels like the whole world is on board with Biophilic design principles. Throughout Pinterest or Houzz, you see…
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White paint features in almost every home renovation. It may be the ‘go-to’ neutral, but it is far from basic. Applied well, white can create a chic minimalist dream. Used…
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For the most part, the design world in Australia is small, especially given the size of the country. That’s not to say that it doesn’t have one; it does, it’s…
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The colourful bathroom suite is back. It started creeping onto pinterest boards last year, and the big sanitaryware producers are beginning to respond with colourful ranges. Should you tap into this…
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Open plan living, dining & kitchen spaces continue to be popular – and we love the way that (safely!) removing walls can convert a dark set of small rooms into…
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Following from our blog on the basics of setting up your house for a cat, we now cover how to design spaces which your cat will love. Designing spaces for…
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Exposure to natural daylight, plants and landscape improves our health, happiness and productivity. When the days get shorter and colder, we naturally spend more time indoors – so how do…
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With the new school year around the corner, now is a good time to think about re-designing your teenager’s bedroom. There is a lot to think about, so we suggest considering separate spaces…
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Cats are generally clean, (fairly) low maintenance pets, however some of their more instinctive habits can cause problems in your home or to your new furnishings. Scratching, curtain-climbing and ‘accidents’…
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Jo lives in Brighton (Hove actually…) – an inspiring space filled with creative people, bright colours, and natural beauty. Three interior design ideas inspired by the seaside city: Maximalism –…
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Whether it is a place to recharge, something glamorous to show off or just ‘home’- there should be many reasons to love your home. After all, it’s supposed to be where…
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Working in central London, where every square centimetre of space is precious, has made us experts in making the most of dark spaces. We’ve transformed numerous dark basements and sun-starved rooms…
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Following her recent move to a seaside rental flat, Jo shares her tips for decorating without putting holes in the wall – useful for Home Staging, student rooms and rental…
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We love spending time on the English coast (St. Mawes in Cornwall, Torquay in Devon, Emsworth in Hampshire and Blakeney in Norfolk are particular favourites). Here’s how to incorporate the…
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Following a recent trip through Vietnam, Liz describes the wonderful artwork, culture and colours of this beautiful country, and outlines how to introduce elements of Vietnamese culture into your own…
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Following a recent trip to Morocco, Cat shares her favourite interior features and tips to recreate the fabulous exotic style in your own home... Following my wonderful trip to Oualidia…
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As the nights draw in and the scarves come back out, here’s some Danish advice on how to make your home cosy and welcoming this winter. Denmark is the happiest…
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Absolute Project Management attended Eco Build 2015 in London where we saw a great talk on Biophilic Design by Oliver Heath - Founder of Health Design and Author of Urban…
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A sofa is for life, not just for Christmas; How to buy furniture that lasts… At this time of year in particular you can be ‘panicked’ into buying furniture to…
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It can be daunting to try to imagine how the layout of your home can be improved. It’s easy to get stuck, assuming your rooms need to stay the same…
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‘Great potential’ is all very well, but sometimes when faced with a blank space or, worse, a space filled with old furniture, pokey doorways and dust, it’s hard to know…
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