8 Green Bedroom Decorating Ideas for Spring
Freshen up your bedroom this Spring and decorate with a touch of green. When you first consider the thought of painting your bedroom green, you instantly worry about the colour’s relationship to sickness and “feeling green” – don’t let that put you off using this wonderful colour though. Here are eight decorating ideas that will show how green can be used sensibly with other colours and furnishings to brighten up your bedroom this Spring and all year round. photo © Viscusi Elson, houzz.com #1 Mix Your Greens Using various shades of green for different parts of the room allows you to create a visual balance. Generally a paler green, like asparagus/ pistachio for the walls, with darker tones used … Continue reading
Traven Chairs in Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms!
MAY 2013 ISSUE! If you’ve already got your copy of this month’s Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms magazine, you’ll have noticed that our very own Traven chairs have been featured! Showcased within an editorial on the luxuriously modern interior of a sleek London pad, the Traven dining chairs are the perfect purchase; a luxury item, without the luxury price tag. Available in four different fabric colours (green, purple, red and black), you can mix and match to not only brighten up your home, but create a real statement too. If that wasn’t enough to tempt you, the Traven dining chairs currently have 20% off: and are now only £87.20 each. Be sure to grab yours soon! View the Article Here! Looking … Continue reading
Torino Black Metal Day Bed in Style at Home!
MAY 2013 ISSUE! Here at Frances Hunt, we are delighted to announce that once again one of our beautifully-crafted pieces has been featured in the ever-popular interior design magazine, Style at Home. Selected as a bedroom ‘key buy,’ the Torino daybed has sophistication and elegance in abundance. Boasting sleek black metal rails and intricate finials, this daybed yearns to be draped in sumptuous cushions and fabrics. Every month, Style at Home choose their favourite products to feature in a fabulous prize give-away, and this month one of our very own Torino daybeds has been selected! So for your chance to win, be sure to pick up a copy of Style at Home before the closing date of 15th May 2013. … Continue reading
3 Theoretical Problems With Black Floors At Home
In a recent conversation with family I discussed the fact that I wanted black, stone tiles to cover the entire bottom floor of my future house and it was bought to my attention by a family member, who had black kitchen flooring in the past, that I should be prepared to clean it almost every day because dirt and dust is supposedly more prominent on black floors. Contemporary Living Room by Mexico City Interior Designer BY ALEXIS SAMANO I swept the thought of it away and was adamant that my first-level floor would be saturated in black tiles complete with underfloor heating until events unfolded between that discussion and the time of me writing this article. So here … Continue reading
5 Ways To Stop Your Bed From Sliding
A common problem for bed owners with hardwood floors in their bedroom is the curse of sliding whenever you get in, roll out, or move in the night. Unfortunately a sliding bed can lead to scratched floors which can be very time-consuming to replace, in addition to chipped or scratched away paintwork if your headboard is in close contact with the bedroom wall. Lightweight bed frames are usually the culprit of the damage but rather than discouraging you from buying them, we’ve got some nifty and stylish ways that you can happily own one and stop it from sliding around your bedroom. 1. Place a Rug Between the Bed and the Floor Opting for the … Continue reading
Natural Spring Cleaning Tips for the Living Room
Springtime in the UK is a season that begins towards the end of March, which often motivates homeowners to Spring Clean their house as they say goodbye to Winter’s cold and welcome the more heated months that follow. A good Spring Clean often involves the rigorous cleaning of your house from top to bottom and is usually done only once a year during the start of Springtime. That’s not to say that your house should remain dirty for the majority of the year but rather that it should be cleaned to an acceptable level for you. During this particular period of cleaning, however, every nook and cranny is cleared of its dirt, dust, and grime! To help … Continue reading
The Average British Adult Sleeps for 6 Hours 35 Minutes
According to a survey carried out in January 2013, revealed by The Sleep Council, the average British adult sleeps for 6 hours and 35 minutes each night – this is 18% less than the NHS’ recommendation of 7-8 hours sleep (NHS). Reading deeper into the results of this study it appears that 7% of adults are said to have less than five hours of sleep per night whereas 7% are reported as having the opposite of between 8 and 9 hours. Those of us who do get the recommended 8 hours of sleep (38%) said that they slept very well most nights, which adds to the argument that 8 hours of sleep are good for you (41% of Britons said … Continue reading
How to Strip Wallpaper – DIY Weekend
If you’re a new or existing homeowner you may be looking to spend this weekend preparing your walls for new wallpaper & a few licks of paint DIY-style. We hope that you’re looking to make a good job of it, which will involve removing the old wallpaper, replastering (if needed), and sugar soaking the walls (if you have a new build it is not needed) before applying the new stuff. To help you in your home improvement efforts we’ve provided you with a brief guide that should see you through to bare walls so pop the kettle on for a moment and read through our how-to on stripping wallpaper. Assess the Type of Wall You Have … Continue reading
DIY Valentine’s Day Home Gifts
Break away from the conventional Valentine’s Day celebrators this year and leave the forecourt flowers, plush teddy bears, and boxes of over-priced chocolates for someone else to indulge in. Instead, try making your loved one a gift from scratch – a true labour of love. Not only will they appreciate it much more but its also a pleasant last-minute alternative to battling with the hoards of last minute Valentine’s Day shoppers. To help you decide on what you should make, we’ve gathered a few DIY tutorials for home gifts that your Valentine can use on this occasion or all year round if its suits their interior decor enough. It’s time to roll your sleeves up and get creating if … Continue reading
6 Kitchen Table Sets for Small Spaces
For many homes across the UK, space is a luxury so fitting a full-sized dining table into the dining room is near impossible and in some cases the dining room is combined with the kitchen space, presenting further challenges for furniture choice. Kitchen tables are built perfectly for these smaller dining spaces where a full-sized dining set won’t fit and provide a perfect furniture solution to houses with a kitchen diner. The only disadvantage is that they usually seat up to 4 people so if you have a large family but limited dining space, you might want to consider a re-fit of the rooms if mealtimes are important to you so that you can manage a bigger dining set. … Continue reading
