Creating art work

Over the Christmas break I have been in a creative mood.

I painted over a previous canvas with a new abstract design using blues and whites.

I used the left over paint from the bedroom wall from Laura Ashley.

Adding some gold leaf gave the canvas a real lift.

The new art work is now in pride of place over the bed.

Who is the hero in your house?

Have you got a hero piece of furniture in your home?

A great statement piece is your headboard.

You can go as large as you want, adding colour, texture or pattern.

Bedroom update

I love velvet at this time of year.

I've updated the white bedroom with grey stripe bed

linen and velvet cushions and throw.

These gorgeous blue cushions are from H & M.

The pink blush cushion is from Cox and Cox.

A perfect place to snuggle up in to read when the

weather turns cold outside.

Bedroom inspiration

Green has become very popular this year in the home.

I first saw green being introduced into fashion last year 

in Paris and it has since been filtered through

into interiors.

You don't need to add green everywhere into a scheme.

For instance, in the bedroom you can add a little 

colour with accessories - cushions, throws, headboards

without going over the top.

These pieces are also easy to change when you 

want to freshen up your scheme with another colour. 

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.

What colour is taupe?

Teenage boys bedroom ideas

Teenagers can sometimes seem hard to decorate for without having posters everywhere.

You can pick a sport, activity or hobby and add touches to the scheme, like these skateboard shelves below.

Keep the wall colours neutral and add pattern, colour and texture with accessories.