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How to deal with a long, narrow room

How to deal with a long, narrow room

I often get asked how to deal with a long, narrow room. They can be tricky to get right but follow these four golden rules and you’ll do great. 1. CREATE A FOCAL POINT Long rooms. Or a long, blank wall, should ideally have a focal point that gives the eye a...
Paint colours for South facing rooms

Paint colours for South facing rooms

If you have a south-facing room then congratulations, you have won the gift of light. Your lovely room will get warm, natural light all day long. But what are the best paint colours for south-facing rooms? Well,  you can basically decorate with any colour you choose....
paint colours for west facing rooms

paint colours for west facing rooms

Just like with east-facing spaces your west-facing rooms see a dramatic change in light throughout the day. This is what makes them beautiful but tricky to decorate. So always start by thinking about what time of day you use your room most.   PAINT COLOURS FOR...
Paint colours for north facing rooms

Paint colours for north facing rooms

Paint colours for north-facing rooms can be a challenge, right? But don’t worry, I’ve got you.  Here’s what to expect from your north-facing room. You don’t get any direct sunlight shining in through your window. You will get indirect light,...
PAINT COLOURS FOR EAST FACING ROOMS

PAINT COLOURS FOR EAST FACING ROOMS

East-facing rooms are so pretty because the natural light changes dramatically throughout the day. The downside of this is it can make your room tricky to decorate. A paint colour you love in the morning may fall flat in the afternoon. So one of the key considerations...
HOW TO STYLE A CONSOLE TABLE

HOW TO STYLE A CONSOLE TABLE

A console or sideboard is a great opportunity to get creative with styling. The best way to learn is just to get stuck in and trial and error, your instinct will tell you if you are on the right track or if something feels off. But if you’re just starting out...