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The Silk Road: Chinese Interior Design

Mon 31 Jan 2022 Ana Zuravliova
Gung hay fat choy to all our readers celebrating the Chinese New Year! Following the start of our The Silk Road series in Japan, in today’s blog we’ll be doing a deep dive into the fascinating world of Chinese interior design, including the colours, materials and shapes used throughout this amazing diverse part of the […]

The Silk Road: Japanese Interior Design

Fri 21 Jan 2022 Ana Zuravliova
Welcome to The Silk Road; a regular series of blogs looking at interior design trends along the fascinating countries and cultures along the historic silk road. For our first instalment, where could be better to start of than Japan – Land of The Rising Sun. Japan has a fascinating and multifaceted culture; combing tradition with […]

From The Archives: Interior Design Styles Making A Comeback In 2022

Wed 19 Jan 2022 Ana Zuravliova
2022 has officially arrived and for the majority of us this year holds excitement, new adventures and looking to the future. However, when it comes to interiors, we are seeing a reimagining of some well-known interior design styles. The first is traditional interior design, where simple tones, panelling, and 18th & 19th century style furniture […]

Trend Focus: Mid-Century Modern Interior Design

Tue 11 Jan 2022 Ana Zuravliova
Ever since it first burst onto the scene in the 1950s, the trend we now know as mid-century modern has been immensely popular. 70 years on, we’ll be examining the core components of mid-century modern interior design and how you can use them in your home to add a stylish statement that will remain fashionable […]

Blinds Direct Colour Of The Year 2022 – Soft Green!

Fri 7 Jan 2022 Ana Zuravliova
2021 has been an excellent year for colour in interior design. We’ve explored a range of exciting tones from orange to navy blue, anthracite to lilac; but in today’s blog, we’ll be celebrating the colour we feel will become even more popular in 2022! With a focus on the environment and reducing our carbon footprint […]

How To Make A Relaxing Room

Wed 5 Jan 2022 Ana Zuravliova
What is a relaxing room? Let’s face it, the modern world places many stresses and strains on life and sometimes all we need is a quick break in a place where we can feel calm and restful. While some may be fortunate to have a dedicated relaxing room in the home – or space within […]

How To Use Marble Effect Fabrics In Your Interior Design

Wed 29 Dec 2021 Ana Zuravliova
Throughout many of our blogs, we’ve looked at patterns and how they can reinforce the style of your home. We’ve covered stripes, geometrics, florals and many more but it is important to discuss marble fabrics and the stylish edge they can add to a space! The beauty of using marble in interior design Few materials […]

The Best Gadgets And Ideas For Smart Homes

Thu 16 Dec 2021 Ana Zuravliova
An introduction to smart homes The idea of various devices talking to one another in the home may have had a Star Wars or Jetsons vibe until only recently, however, today, smart home technology is are fast becoming the norm. In this blog we’ll be moving away from the familiar world of classic interior design […]

Trend Focus: Art Deco In Interior Design

Mon 13 Dec 2021 Ana Zuravliova
An introduction to Art Deco Little over a century since its inception, art deco remains a remarkably popular theme for interior design. Born in France just before the start of World War One, art deco became one of the most predominant art styles throughout the 20s and 30s. Today, with the style of the 1920s […]

Enjoy A Winter Colour Palette In Your Home

Tue 7 Dec 2021 Ana Zuravliova
An introduction to winter colour palettes Winter is on the doorstep; storms are predicted and layering our clothes is becoming more and more essential. While many of us may prefer the warm, long days of summer, there is something magical about this time of year. Tones change from greens and brightly coloured petals to warming […]

Types Of Velvet And Tips For Using Them In Your Interior Design

Thu 2 Dec 2021 Ana Zuravliova
In our blog investigating the style and elegance of the 1970s, we fleetingly focused on types of velvet, but this fabric is well deserving of its own exploration and today, our blog will do just that. Welcome to the sumptuous world of velvet. What is velvet and how is it made? Velvet is one of […]
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