Quick home refresh for the August Bank Holiday

The August Bank Holiday marks the end of summer – a moment to slow down, reset, and get your home ready for the months ahead. While it’s not quite the time for autumn nesting, a little end-of-season refresh can make your home feel lighter, calmer, and more welcoming. I like to use this long weekend to tackle a few quick wins: jobs that take just five to fifteen minutes, but make a noticeable difference. Here are some simple ideas to get you started.

Get creative and colourful with your ceilings

Painted ceilings, often referred to as the “fifth wall,” are a wonderful blank canvas and painting them can transform a room by adding visual interest and creating the illusion of more space.

Design tips for a good night’s sleep

For many of us, the problem of poor sleep is quite simple – our bedrooms are not the sanctuary of peace and quiet they should be! Read my top tips for creating a healthy, sleep-inducing bedroom without sacrificing style.

Orange interiors ideas

Orange is having a bit of a moment in interiors. It’s a wonderfully joyful colour which can brighten up any space. There are many shades of orange from dusty earthy shades to bright neon. It’s a warm, uplifting, optimistic colour so don’t be afraid of it! Here are a few ways to introduce orange into your home.

Farrow & Ball launch 12 new colours

Farrow & Ball added 12 new colours to their signature palette at the end of February. These are the first new colours since 2022 so it’s big news for interior designers. Nine of the colours are completely new shades and three are familiar favourites.

Ground floor design of a Regency villa

The ground floor redesign of a Regency villa in Bath.

How to use white in your home

How to use white in your home. White is the perfect colour to be surrounded with in times of stress and can be used in any room.

How to get the Charleston look

Get the Charleston look inspired by the home of the Bloomsbury Set in your home. Look out for scalloped edges, swirling designs, bright colours, fun ceramics, decorative furniture and simple shapes.

Colour Trend: How to use Mint Green in interiors

One trend that is is dominating 2024 is the rise of mint green. Our awareness of the importance of nature in helping our mental health and increased knowledge of biophilic design mean this soft and tranquil hue is the perfect choice for calm, inviting spaces.

Ten quick DIY paint updates

Ten quick DIY paint updates for a bank holiday weekend. A lick of paint is one DIY job that is inexpensive and quick enough to transform a room over a bank holiday weekend.

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