I’m redoing the bedroom that my kids share as part of the Spring 2016 One Room Challenge. Last week I shared my mood board for the kids’ room and a couple of ‘before’ photos. This week, I’m talking about how the DIY wall decals went up, because they have made a big impact on the space. The Design Plan How to Hang DIY Wall Decals I actually put the wall decals and the shelves up a couple of months ago, which…
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I am joining a biannual design event called the One Room Challenge. A host of interior design bloggers each makeover a space in six weeks, sharing weekly updates. I’ve been following it forever, harbouring mild envy at what people are able to achieve in such a short time, and soaking up all the gorgeous inspiration too, of course. Now I’m joining them, working on a bright kids’ bedroom design for my son and daughter. Shared Kids’ Room Mood Board I’m…
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I recently discovered The HighBoy, which is a curated marketplace for antiques and fine art. There is so much good stuff on the site. I picked out a few pieces to put together an office space, with a curated selection of mid-century pieces mixed with a few more modern elements to keep it fresh. Mid-Century Office Mood Board THE BREAKDOWN Every item listed is a one-off vintage piece from The HighBoy, unless otherwise noted. 1. Pendant // This Art Deco light plays…
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I’m sharing an example of an Interior Design Room Scheme today, in this case an eclectic media room designed for the whole family. Room Schemes give you a full room design, with all the tools you need to execute that design yourself. You’ll get a full list of links to products or instructions on where to buy, and you still benefit from access to trade discounts. But you manage the installation yourself, which can save a good chunk of money.…
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Today I’m sharing a full design plan I put together for a remote client, who asked for a blend of traditional English and Art Deco styles for his living room design scheme. If you’re curious as to what you get with Emmerson & Fifteenth’s Room Scheme Interior Design Service, this might give you a taste. The client loved the set design on the TV show Jeeves & Wooster, and wanted 1930s Art Deco-inspired touches throughout his living room. He wanted…
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If you’re stuck for wall art and low on budget, this simple DIY poster frame is a great solution. It takes twenty minutes and costs less than five pounds. Supplies Needed Rounded wood trim, cut into four equal lengths, all slightly wider than your poster String Poster Tools: drill & saw Poster – I used this one DIY Poster Frame Tutorial Sand the edges of your wood trim. Drill holes two inches in from the ends. Punch corresponding holes in your…
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This year was one of the first we haven’t hosted overnight guests for Christmas, but it got me thinking about how we’d do it in this house if we needed to. We don’t have a dedicated guest room, and I know we’re not the only ones, especially in London where houses are small and mortgages are big. So, with a focus on small space solutions, here’s a little guide to how to make overnight guests feel at home, even if…
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I’ve just been granted clearance to buy a fancy Chesterfield, and I want to nail down the design plans for my dining/living room quick in case the hubs changes his mind. It’s a multifunctional space, with a study area thrown in for good measure, and, as usual, I’m blending an eclectic mix of design styles. The living/dining room is long and narrow, which makes for a bit of a design challenge, especially with so much to fit in. We need…
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I love window shopping on for holiday rental homes. This this one bedroom downtown duplex in Madrid is light and bright and has so many gorgeous rustic and industrial features.
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