Update your home with accessories

A new season is a perfect time to update your home with accessories.

Candles are perfect for Autumn and Winter, especially during Christmas time.

You don't need to add lots of new items to make a change, you can even 

go shopping around your own home and move things to a different location to 

refresh your look.

Grouping items together on a tray or under a glass cloche makes a big impact.

I have been lucky enough to work with Caroline for this photo shoot 

from Caroline Hinch Photography. 

She is great to work with and so friendly, taking amazing photos.

Check out her Instagram feed here to see more beautiful images.

Get your lights out!

Got some fairy lights?

Now the evenings are drawing in use your fairy lights

creatively!

Add sets of lights inside lanterns which you can bring in from 

the garden.

Perfect for standing near the fire place.

On cupboards and sideboards use bell jars with 

your fairy lights in for a pretty glow.

Autumn is around the corner - get cosy!

September is here again!

If you are looking to update your home for Autumn/Winter the 

perfect way to do this is a nod to Scandinavian style.

Even though this style is based around white which can seem cold,

it can easily be warmed with with natural materials.

Wood, wool, faux fur are just a couple of things

you can include in your home to make it cosier for the 

cooler weather which is on the way.

Layering textures on your sofa is a great way, open up 

a throw and spread out on the sofa with cushions on top

of this. 

In the kitchen add some natural wood by displaying wooden 

chopping boards utensils.

Layer up your bed to create the perfect environment for relaxing

and sleep.

Get your colour on!

Have you been afraid of using colour before?

Different colours can make a room feel warm or cold, big or small.

With Autumn approaching if you are decorating try some dark/navy blue.

This will help create a fantastic cosy and dramatic interior - perfect for Christmas.

Add a splash of colour with a complimentary colour will add

interest if you find blue on its own too dark.

The fuchsia pink in this lounge brightens the room.

Pros and Cons of Winter Interior House Painting

Painting is generally done during summer, when the weather is warm. But sometimes, timing may be an issue with homeowners, which begs the question: Can painting be done during winter?

To help you arrive at the answer yourself, here are the pros and cons of painting your house during winter.

Pros:

You will save on the cost of hiring.

You are likely to get better deals on painting services during the colder months due to painting services being traditionally seasonal. Winter is when businesses slow down for painting contractors and as a result, are usually willing to offer a reduced rate for the same job.

Your paint dries faster.

A cooler air means less humidity. What this means overall is a quicker drying time for your paint job in the cooler months. This saves you time and money.

You free up your summer budget for other activities.

When you bring forward the paint job instead of pushing it to next summer, you are effectively freeing up your budget space for other activities that have to be done in the summer. Whether you want to enhance your outdoor space or spend a little more on yourself, you will have the freedom to do just a little bit more.

It will give you something to do or see in winter.

Winter can be a depressing and dull season for some of us. By taking it up in winter as a DIY project, you give yourself something to expend your energy on. Moreover, you have the opportunity to create something bright to liven up the atmosphere in your home.

Cons:

You will probably spend more on energy costs.

If you carry out the job during the coldest months, you will likely spend an unnecessary amount on heating appliances. This is because you will need to air out the fumes from the interior painting, bringing in cold air to your home which you subsequently have to heat up.

The quality of paint job is affected by the cold.

Certain issues that can result from the cold are film cracking, insufficient resistance to stain, problems in the uniformity of colors and a poor touch-up. The duration of time needed for recoats is also extended.

Resolution

Sometimes, a paint job is urgent and waiting for the warm season just doesn't seem to be an option. For these situations, remember to do the following:

• Paint between 10 am and 2pm
• Check the temperature of walls on top of the air temperature
• Use a manufacturer-verified paint that recommended for the temperature

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/8785061Sylvia L Moore