Light vs. dark in interiors isn’t a new topic in terms of home décor conversation but is still one which divides people it seems. With the long winter nights upon us, now is a good time to try to encourage people to venture to the dark side.
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As our children grow their needs change, and their bedrooms become places in which they entertain friends, have sleepovers, do homework, house cherished toys . . .
To give you a head start, and continuing with our design board theme, I have created a design board for a girl’s bedroom
In our last article, we introduced a new format where, in each issue, we will show you a different room
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Welcome to our latest article, this month, we have decided to change the way we do things a little. We thought that M&D readers might be interested to see some real life design boards similar to what our customers receive.
In this issue we are looking at hallways. In many cases, this is often the darkest, narrowest part of the house. With the trend towards deep colours we think it’s a great idea to embrace the darkness! Be brave in your colour choices and your hallway can be your talking point.
Imagine your child running through a field of dancing daffodils, peeping up through the golden heads and having a lovely time! Well, this Easter your imagination could become a reality.
For the third year running, Cheshire children’s photographer, Helen Rae, joins forces with Daffodil Walks near Northwich to help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, the UK’s leading source of cancer care, by photographing happy children in the daffodils.
As we start to think about Christmas and all the excitement of this wonderful time of year, a common theme for many of us will be ‘…but where will we put everybody‘?! A few mismatched chairs and the garden table plus tablecloth can often solve the problem of a few extra people for dinner. The big question is how to house the overnight guests without having to play musical beds with the whole family.
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We’re increasingly asked by clients to create a space where all the family can escape the frantic pace of life for a few hours. Often referred to as ‘The Den’, this room could be for watching films, reading, listening to music, playing instruments or board games. Most importantly, it is for relaxing and being together.
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It’s that time of year again when we start to open our home up to the outside. Some of us are lucky enough to have summer houses or garden buildings which are a fabulous way of making the most of your space, whether it be an office, den for the kids or simply a place to sit and relax. For those of us that either already have or are thinking of investing in one then here are a few tips on how to make the most of it.
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The most common scenario is that almost everyone wants just a little more space in their house for something: a new arrival, playroom, den, office, storage, spare room, the list goes on. Easiest way to add a room to your home is loft or cellar conversion rather then expanding into your garden.
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Everyone has their own ideas about how they want to decorate their house for Christmas. . .
From simply Scandi to timeless traditions – here is a guide to some of our favourite Christmas decorations this year, which will hopefully suit everyone’s style and budget.
Hallways are an often overlooked area in a home…. With a little thought and to suit any budget, this area can be made both smarter and more efficient. Storage is key give everything a home and encourage everyone to hang up their coats and bags and push their shoes into a cubby as they arrive.
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