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After the rich and opulent Neo-Rococo and Neo-Gothic revivals of the Victorian period it was a complete departure for homes of the early 20th century to drop heavy ornamentation and luxury in favour of plain and unimposing interior design. It was not until after the First World War that the modernist movement began to take hold and remained firmly ...

Just because Summer is 'officially' over it doesn't mean we have to ditch the bright colours and summer prints in favour of darker tones and autumnal patterns. With weather forecasters hinting that an Indian summer is here to stay we have decided to embrace the last weeks of British sunshine and showcase the simple style and elegance of palm print ...

Traditional Alpine interior design originated in the lodges and chalets of south east France and has since expanded to influence both the basic and luxury lodges of some of the worlds most famous ski resorts. The warm and welcoming style of Alpine interiors are the perfect contrast to the cool and iced landscape of their surroundings. Chalet style ...

When it comes to creating the perfect Shaker style interior always remember that 'Less is More'. It is the Shaker belief that every item within the home should be practical and functional not simply just for decoration. 'Beauty rests on utility' and whilst Shaker interiors may not be adorned with glamorous accessories, each and every item contained ...

Holidays and mini breaks have the perfect way of making us feel happy and uplifted and whilst this may have a lot to do with warm weather and historic culture it also has a great deal to do with the atmosphere of our accommodation. If your anything like me, there is nothing more satisfying than waking up in a luxurious and sophisticated setting ...

With more and more people flocking to large cities and populated areas for work there has been a huge rise in popularity in urban interior design. Reflecting the hustle and bustle of city life as well as elements of social and cultural influence, urban interiors have become a diverse and versatile theme that work well in small city interiors. ...

By the 1930s, there was a surge in the availability of mass produced products meaning that furniture styles and interior accessories that were previously only affordable to the wealthy were now readily available to all. After the first world war worldwide travel became popular and designers began to take influence from items and materials of other ...

Modern day homes can often appear disjointed and cluttered due to the unavoidable items that grace our homes such as media devices, accessories, heaters and general bits and bobs. With the need for extra storage space and display units, our home interiors have lost that traditional sense of organisation that created a centralised and stylish space ...

Oriental Interiors have an elegant simplicity that makes them a simple and easily achievable look in a wide range of homes. Their broad range of colours and sleek and sophisticated finish allow them to be adapted into both traditional and contemporary interior settings. This stylish interior design trend has swept the high street which means that ...

Creating the perfect bedroom for your little princesses can often be a stressful task. Choosing the right colours, patterns and furniture can play a huge role in creating an environment that is relaxing and stimulating whilst reflecting their interests and personalities as they grow. From newborns to young women they require a space where they can ...