Winner of Best of Houzz for Design and Best of Houzz Service Award for 2022 & 2023

INTERIOR TRENDS YOU’LL WANT TO KNOW ABOUT IN 2023

chairs in dining room

It’s a new year, and I think a lot of people are feeling like this one is going to be a different kind of year. Different, meaning better than the last 2 years we’ve all had since the Covid pandemic rocked the world.

Since 2020 there has been a renewed interest in the home and what it means to us as its become not only our sanctuary but also our work place.

Interiors during the last 2 years have leant towards the minimal with muted colour palettes, greys and minimalism being all the rage, this trend driven by the need for calm as the outside world was so hectic.

But in 2023, we’re going to be seeing a whole lot of different. I’m calling this year 2020’s colourful cousin. If it were a person, it would be Interior Designer and Stylist, Iris Apfel!

This year is all about stepping away from the cookie cutter look of display homes and creating spaces that are personality driven, fun, nostalgic and unique.

Read more

5 SIMPLE STEPS TO PLANNING A BATHROOM RENOVATION

Any type of renovation can be stressful but one that seems to add conflict to any marriage is a bathroom renovation. It’s no secret that bathroom renovations can be expensive but they can also make a space more liveable and practical and have the ability to add value to your property when it comes time … Read more

INTERIOR TRENDS TO TRANSFORM YOUR HOME FOR 2019

For many of us the start of a new year signals an opportunity to start afresh. A time to rid ourselves of old patterns and behaviours that no longer serve us and to create new goals for the year ahead.

Whilst many people’s goals are focused on the personal things they would like to achieve (loose 10 kilo’s, drink less etc), I’m here to remind you all, not to forget about the home.

Our homes are a reflection of who we are as people. They showcase what matters to us most and are representative of our personality, lifestyle and style, so they deserve a little love!

I am a firm believer that your home should be a place where you feel most comfortable and at peace, which is why ‘house goals’ are so important.

Like people, our homes evolve as we grow and our tastes change. So if one of your new year goals is to give your home a complete overhaul or your planning on redecorating that space you’ve been talking about for the past year, here are some interior trends for the year ahead to get you inspired.

Read more

EASY STYLING TIPS THAT WON’T BREAK THE BANK

Are you one of those people who spends hours poring through interior magazines or Pinterest for home decorating ideas, but when you try your hand at decorating yourself, it turns into a red hot mess?? I hear you and don’t worry it’s a common problem many people face. It’s so easy to look in magazines … Read more

How knowing your ‘why’ can help you discover your style

Knowing your style can be one of the hardest interior challenges out there. With so many online influences on social media it can be downright confusing trying to decide what your ‘actual’ style is and not someone else’s. I have been thinking a lot about the concept of knowing your ‘why’ and the importance this plays when deciding on your style.

Many people ask me, “how do I know what my style is?”  Often people are drawn to a lot of different influences but not one specific style and so they get confused and think, ‘I must not have a set style’ – (don’t panic if this is you 😉)

Read more

A beginners guide to decorating

If interior decorating and styling is new to you it’s not uncommon to feel completely overwhelmed. For many people the thought of colour schemes, deciding on a style , choosing furniture and accessories and then knowing what to do with it all is enough to leave some people rocking in the corner!

But I’m here to tell you that it needn’t make you break out in hives. Here are some easy tips and tricks that even the most novice decorator can follow and use to create a dream space.

Read more

Easy ways to improve wellbeing in your home

I know I normally write about interior styling ideas for kids and as you may have noticed I have been writing about different ideas relating to interiors but also health.

This is because I see the 2 as interlinked and really important. Think about how you feel when you’re in a dark space all the time, it doesn’t make you the happiest! The amount of  natural light, spatial layout and interiors all contribute to the feel of a space and have the ability to affect our mood, which can influence our wellbeing.

Read more

Top 5 essential oils for creating mood in your home

A lot of people believe that interior design is easy. Isn’t it just where your furniture goes? (is a question I get asked a lot) or is it about the colours I paint my walls? Yes, colour and spatial layout play a part in designing a space, but there is one major question that many people forget to ask themselves, how do I want the space to feel?

Read more

DECORATING IDEAS FOR A SHARED BEDROOM

These days many people are faced with the predicament of siblings having to share a room. I remember how hard it was trying to set up a bedroom for my son so I know it can feel like a daunting task when you’re faced with the reality of setting up a room for kids of different ages, especially if they’re a girl and a boy!

When it comes to siblings sharing a bedroom I know a lot of people thing OMG this will be carnage, how am I going to get them to share – they’ll kill each other!! They’re two completely different people who have differing interests, how am I going to appeal to both??

Read more

Bedroom-print

Free Quiz:

Discover Your Inner Style

Need help choosing an interior style for your home but not exactly sure what your style is?

Have a go at this quick and easy quiz to help you find a look that suits your taste and ways you can achieve the look you love.

BY ENTERING YOUR DETAILS TO RECEIVE THE QUIZ, YOU WILL BE ADDED TO OUR MAILING LIST. YOU CAN UNSUBSCRIBE ANYTIME.
eBook-michelle-canny

Free E-BOOK:

COMMON DECORATING DILEMMAS

Inside You'll Find:

What is the right height to hang artwork?

What is the right size rug for my living room?

How do you decorate a small space?

How to find out what your interior style is.

How to choose a colour scheme for your home.

BY DOWNLOADING THIS FREE E-BOOK, YOU WILL BE ADDED TO OUR MAILING LIST. YOU CAN UNSUBSCRIBE ANYTIME.