1940s interiors are typically classified as ‘vintage’ interior design. After a long period of war and families struggling to make ends meet people were looking to cast out the dreary and dismal feeling of austerity and create warm and comfortable homes with a sense of family practicality and homeliness. With many people still experiencing a ...

There is no colour more warming and festive during the cold winter months than sumptuous and cosy CRIMSON. This rich colour tone will transform even the most neutral of interiors into a cosy and snug space where you can curl up with a hot cup of cocoa. This bold yet versatile colour palette can be adopted into both contemporary and traditional ...

“Deck the halls with boughs of holly, fa la la la la la la la la!” We all get excited at the prospect of decorating our Christmas tree each year. We line up the boxes and colour co-ordinate our baubles but somehow within 5 minutes we end up in a tangled mess of fairy lights with tinsel in our hair! Whether you like the traditional look or a ...

The stylish Cheshire oak 7 drawer multi chest provides the perfect marriage of rustic and cosy cottage style with contemporary practicality and storage space. This multifunctional furniture item will create a rich and eye-catching focal point in a living room, bedroom or hallway and will allow you to centralise your household items for a neat and ...

The Tudor period in Great Britain ran from the reign of Henry VII in 1485 to the death of Elizabeth I in 1603. One of the most recognisable features of Tudor homes is their distinctive half timber design in crisp white and stark black finishes. Many of these original houses still exist today and are particularly popular as tourist attractions in ...

It seems that during the festive season we are surrounding by chocolaty goodies and desserts that are simply too good to resist so why not transfer those rich and opulent tones into your interiors with a CHOCOLATE interior colour theme. This sumptuous colour tone will create a cosy and snug atmosphere within your chosen interior space and is a ...

It’s that time of year again where we pull down the Christmas decorations from the attic and dig out the tree from the garage. Decorating our homes for Christmas can be an arduous task but for others (like me) it’s a time to unleash our inner interior designer and create a home that is full of festive cheer. While we all concentrate on ...

During the early 1920s modernism was sweeping across Europe with its austere and simplified look and architects began to design items for the home as well as the buildings themselves. The mid to latter part of the period saw the arrival of Art Deco style interiors that had already become popular in chic Parisian homes. Hollywood style influences ...

If you haven’t embraced the latest Alice in Wonderland interior trend then you are definitely late for a very important date! With a magical hint of fantasy and a feminine and colourful charm we have showcased 5 of the best Alice inspired accessories and furniture items that will have you grinning like a Cheshire cat. A Trip into Wonderland If ...

The Shiro Walnut four drawer coffee table is a rich and sophisticated furniture item that will create a functional and fashionable focal point in both contemporary and traditional living room areas. This elegant coffee table is perfect for couples or large families or those who simply love to share a cup of tea or a glass of wine with friends. ...