New Season Home Decoration Ideas
Whether it’s with small, subtle accents, or in larger doses for a bold statement, colour will add a boost of energy and character to your space – and make …
Category: Decorating
Fabulous Home Accessories
ACCESSORISE ALL AREAS When it comes to adding colour to your space, don’t restrict it to the living room or bedroom. Plain, neutral kitchen units in white, cream or …
2019 Home Decoration Trends
WARM & RUSTIC These days, exposed brick walls and homely fireplaces are not only super trendy, but they are extremely appealing features for buyers. In fact, rustic-style homes are …
THREE OF THE BEST: AIR POLLUTION MONITORS
Awair, £169; getawair.co.uk Track the release of toxic chemicals in everyday materials and monitor allergy-triggering dust along with moisture levels (to reduce mould) and CO2 (to boost your productivity …
HOW TO CHANGE A LIGHT BULB
Switch off the lamp or light fitting and be sure the bulb is cool before removing it. Unscrew the bulb from the socket – or if it has a …
HOW TO ASSEMBLE FLAT-PACK FURNITURE
Work in the room that the furniture is intended for and give yourself some space. You may need someone else to help hold things in place. Allow plenty of …
HOW TO SET A TABLE
Although you may not have to lay a table for a formal dinner too often, it helps to know the layout when attending or helping at such an event. …
HOW TO BE A GOOD WEEKEND GUEST
• Ask your host when they would prefer you to arrive. Even if they’re laid back it’s considerate to clarify, for instance, whether you will arrive in time for …
HOW TO PAINT A ROOM
Decide on your colour once you’ve experimented with samples. Cover a large area of the walls with two coats of the sample colour and wait for them to dry …
HOW TO PREPARE A WALL FOR PAINTING
Painting a room is relatively quick to do and the finish can look professional if the preparation is done well. Move all the furniture to the centre of the …