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Combining Colours for 2010
March 12, 2010
The options are endless for ways to combine colours and to create visual harmony when decorating a room. The ideal colour scheme is one that has enough contrast to be interesting without being too overpowering. By combining the right colours you can bring an ambiance of elegance, warmth or tranquillity to your home.
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Painting Floorboards
March 9, 2010
The flooring in your home should not be overlooked as it’s an important part of interior decorating. Let’s face it, the reality is that many of us will choose an option that we can afford and while solid wood floorboards are by far the most desirable they don’t come cheap.
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Floral Prints Come into Bloom
February 22, 2010
Those choosing accessories this spring may be wise to pick floral designs if they want to join the interior trends of 2010. This year we interior designers are enjoying a fresh focus on interiors inspired by blooms! With not a dodgy 70’s floral palette in sight!
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Creating the Illusion of Light and Space in your Home
February 18, 2010
Many people are faced with the dilemma of having small rooms in their homes that can look cluttered and cramped. There are many creative ways to make your home look larger and more welcoming that won’t blow your budget.
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Hanging Pictures
February 14, 2010
Nothing is simpler or more striking then a framed picture and as winter draws to a delightful close, I love to hang pictures that I’ve taken throughout the season. They are a great way to add warmth and personality to a room.
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Olive Green - A Forgotten Colour
February 8, 2010
I discovered while I was doing a little research into forgotten colours that olive green was in fact at the top of the list. What I found was that many people find it to be quite a depressing colour to use in their home while others found it dim and dreary.
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Ideas for Decorating a Feature Wall
January 28, 2010
Over the past couple of months interior magazines have covered some fabulous ideas for decorating feature walls. From simple paint designs to special effects there are undoubtedly an endless amount of options for you to try out on a feature wall.
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Bright Bold Colours
January 19, 2010
I’ve being doing some research into soft furnishing and accessory trends for 2010 and there are some really exciting styles to look forward to this year.
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Reuse and Recycle Old Furniture in your Home
January 11, 2010
There comes a time in everyone’s home when dressers and drawers begin to show cracks and look worn and the most common thing to do is throw these pieces away.
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Sneak Peak into Colour Trends for 2010
January 2, 2010
It can be a really daunting time taking down the Christmas decorations in the New Year. Rooms that were beautifully decorated for the festive season now look bare and bland. Colours that you once loved now look a little dull and your walls are screaming at you for a facelift.
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Snug Accessories
December 28, 2009
As the cold winter weather is upon us this week, its time to wrap up in front of the open fire with a snug throw and surround yourself with quilted soft cushions and a nice cup of hot chocolate.
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Christmas Wreaths
December 22, 2009
It's not too late to put the finishing touches to your home this Christmas!
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How to Get a Professional looking Christmas Tree
December 7, 2009
Christmas is my favourite time of year, especially the beginning of December when I usually start to get excited about decorating my home. Anyone who knows me will tell you I’m Christmas crazy - especially when it comes to putting up my Christmas tree.
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Decorate your own hanging plates
December 4, 2009
Are you looking at one of your walls in your home thinking 'what on earth can I add to this blank canvas'? Then read on for my top tip...
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Details, details, details!
December 1, 2009
When decorating any room in your home remember, the finish is in the little details.
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Neville on the Colourmix Christmas Collection
November 11, 2009
With the Christmas season fast approaching Crown Paints has made all our lives a lot easier by compiling some of the cosiest and trendiest colours to get our homes ready for the holiday season and beyond.
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Mirrors are a room's best friend
November 3, 2009
The right mirror in the right position could be all you need to bring some light and space into your home!
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It's time for a declutter!
October 29, 2009
Forget spring cleaning, as the nights draw in it's all about a winter decluttering!
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An interior design facelift!
October 12, 2009
Homebug.net, one of my favourite websites, has just had a facelift and is looking fabulous!
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Things to get excited about!
October 7, 2009
Although the recession is all doom and gloom, there is still a light of hope - the fantastic creativity that a recession can bring out!
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Painting a teenager's room
September 25, 2009
We know that keeping up with your teenager's taste is always tricky - check out our "Leaving Home" TV ad in the carousel above! That's why in this week's blog, I'm offering some advice on how you can get creative when tackling your teenager's bedroom.
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Loft living
September 1, 2009
For many people, particularly young people living in cities, a loft apartment is the ultimate dream home. Huge, open plan spaces, high ceilings and lots of natural light can offer a great canvas for the house proud urbanite. Here are some tips to help you make the most of yours.
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The psychology of colour
August 24, 2009
When painting your home, it's important to think about the mood you'd like each room to have. In this week's blog, I'll give you a few tips choosing the right colours to give your home the desired emotional impact.
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Warm it up!
August 17, 2009
Neutral doesn’t have to mean boring. In this week’s blog, I’ve put together some advice on how to warm up a neutral home.
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Painting your home? We’ve put together some simple hints and tips to help you get the best results from your home makeover.
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Which is your favourite of Neville's key trends for 2010?
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