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January 3, 2017

Greenery: Pantone’s Colour Of The Year 2017

Everyone wants to create a lovely home environment for their family and a key part of this is keeping an eye on the latest trends to see if there’s anything that can be incorporated into the home easily. Decorating – and redecorating – is all about the quick wins and there’s no easier way of giving your home a new lease of life than by repainting parts of the house. If that’s your plan for 2017, why don’t you consider bringing in splashes of Pantone’s colour of the year for 2017? Greenery, as it has been dubbed, is apparently a fresh yellow-green shade that is intended to make you think about the first days of spring, signalling to you and your family to take a big deep breath and reinvigorate yourselves. Executive director of the Pantone Color Institute Leatrice Eiseman said of the new colour: “Greenery bursts forth in 2017 to provide us with the reassurance we yearn for amid a tumultuous social and political environment. Satisfying our growing desire to rejuvenate and revitalise, Greenery symbolises the reconnection we seek with nature, one another and a larger purpose.” If you’re not sure whether you want to go all out and paint your walls this...

January 3, 2017

How To Make Small Bathrooms Feel Bigger

A sense of space really helps to make your home feel more luxurious but more often than not these days, homeowners have to make do with a slightly smaller bathroom than they might otherwise like to have. However, just because your bathroom is small doesn’t mean it can’t be mighty, so here are a few insider hints and tips from us here at Furniture in Fashion to help you with your bathroom redesign in the new year. Hang your sink Pick a compact sink and instead of having it on a pedestal as you so often see in homes, create a bit of extra space by hanging it on the wall. If you can, inset the wall so you create a niche as this will add a bit of extra room as well – plus you’ll have space for storage to boot. Pick a bold patterned wallpaper People are often afraid of really going for it with the decorating when the space is small but all too often this has the effect of making the room seem even tighter. Be brave with your decorating in 2017 and pick out a bold wallpaper with big heavy patterns and then simply paper the walls and the...

December 31, 2016

6 New Year’s Resolutions For interior Design

With 2017 just two very short days away, homeowners the UK over can start thinking about how they’re going to give their homes a makeover in the new year. If this is your plan, you’re sure to find our little list of interior design New Year’s Resolutions particularly useful. Have a quick read and then let us know what you think. Do you have any of your own you’d like to add to the list? We’d love to hear what you’ve got planned for 2017, whether it’s investing in a new dining table and 6 chairs or something more involved like converting the attic space. Upcycle Not everything you have to buy for your house has to be brand new. There’s an awful lot to be said for upcycling and repurposing objects, whether you’ve got them at home already or want to spend a few hours scouring around charity shops and salvage yards. The best part is that you’re only limited by your imagination! Check out upcycling projects on Pinterest for a bit of inspiration. Don’t strive for perfection Houses are messy. This is a fact. Try and keep it clean and tidy as much as possible but don’t give yourself a hard time...

December 21, 2016

Would You Try Digital Wallpaper?

Redecorating the house can be a lot of fun but it can also be a bit of a nuisance, especially when something goes wrong. How many of you have succeeded in kicking tins of white paint all over your home furniture while trying to give the living room a new coat of paint? The horror of it all! But what if we told you that there was a way you could bypass all that horrible painting altogether? That’s right, we’re talking about digital wallpaper, something that you’re sure to have already come across in hotels, bars and restaurants but which we predict will become big news for homeowners in the years ahead. With smart technology, artificial intelligence and the home are already well married up. We’re sure you know at least one family that has a Wifi lock on their front door or central heating that can be controlled from their smartphone. Digital wallpaper takes this idea and really runs with it, allowing you to redecorate in seconds rather than hours (and at a fraction of the cost as well). Simply have digital panels installed on your walls and then use technology to control your own environment, deciding on what wall coverings...

December 21, 2016

6 Interior Design Trends For 2017

With a new year on the horizon, no doubt many of you are planning home improvement projects to give your house a new lease of life. If you’ve got something in the pipeline for your property, it would make sense to do a bit of research to see what interior design trends are likely to make waves in the year ahead. Here are just a couple that have caught our eye here at Furniture in Fashion. Hygge This is something that’s really come to the fore over the last few months or so and we predict that it’ll only get bigger over the next 12 months. It’s a Danish word that encompasses the feeling that you get when you take real pleasure in making everyday moments meaningful and special. It’s about cosiness, security, family, happiness, simplicity and reassurance… which for your home means creating a space that allows you and your family and friends to spend time together unwinding and relaxing, enjoying a slower pace of life. Natural tones Next year, more natural rustic shades will take centre stage, with hues like indigo, terracotta, olive and cinnamon, as well as copper and silver accents making waves in homes around the world. Mustard – which...

November 11, 2016

Painting Ideas to Transform your Living Room

A living room is the heart of a house and as a result, you need to take special care to decorate it in an appealing way. Homeowners look for innovative ways to transform the living room and increase its aesthetic appeal. Choosing stylish living room furniture is only the first step to decorate the living room in an appealing way. There are a number of other ways such as selecting the right paint that will help you add some appeal to the living room. On that note, we discuss some paint ideas that can transform the look of your living room. Read on. Layer using Different Tones Layer the living room wall with different tones of a single color can transform the look of the living room. Layering gives a subtle yet effective finish to the living room walls. If you have woodwork, ensure that you go for a dark tones in order to give the living room a contemporary look. To create a unique look, use a mix of different color palettes such as green, grey or blue. Paint the adjoining walls using different shades of these colors. If you are not very sure about the shades you need to choose,...

November 5, 2016

Cost Saving Decorative Ideas for a Chic Bedroom

Interiors by Furniture in Fashion Blog got hundreds of style and interior design tips and ideas for modern living room, dining room, kitchen and bedroom....

September 29, 2016

Demystifying 5 Myths Related to Cleaning Wooden Furniture

Wooden furniture gives a traditional look and adds warmth to your home. Whether you buy wooden furniture online or from a store, ensure that you follow maintain the furniture so that it lasts for a lifetime. That’s why you need to follow a periodic deep cleaning routine to maintain the look of the furniture. However, there are certain myths related to cleaning a wooden furniture. The blog discusses some of the common myths related to cleaning wooden furniture. Read on. Myth 1: You Can’t Use Soap for Cleaning Raw Wood This is a common misconception that people have about cleaning wooden furniture. The reality is you can use regular soap and water to clean wooden furniture. Using regular soap and water will not damage your furniture, especially if it has a natural raw finish. In fact, if you clean wooden furniture with soap and water, it will increase the resistance of the furniture over time. When wood absorbs more soap, the furniture becomes repellant to marks and strains. In short, you don’t need special cleaning products for maintaining your wooden furniture. Myth 2: Varnish is Naturally Waterproof Another misconception that many of us have is varnish is naturally waterproof. The reality is varnish just works...

August 2, 2016

Choose A Gorgeous Bar Set With Counter Height Dining Chairs

Finding the perfect stools for your dining area can prove to be overwhelming, considering that there are so many options available. More than that, you not only have to pay attention to the style and comfort, but also to the right height. Counter height dining chairs, for instance, are ideal for a much more casual dining room and they fit perfectly in small places. Below is our set of guidelines on choosing a gorgeous bar set for your dining room or even your kitchen island using counter height dining chairs Consider your space when choosing counter height dining chairs Keep in mind that your table or counter must be at least 12 inches taller than the seats. The surface width is important too. Leave up to 10 inches between each chair or even more if your stool swivels. Moreover, if you place the chairs in a narrow hallway, for example, choose seating that can easily be taken out of sight. Backless chairs are the most suitable in this case. After you made sure that counter height dining chairs have the ideal dimensions to meet your needs, it is time to move to step two. Find a style that matches your personality Before you go...

May 24, 2016

Ambiance With Aluminum Patio Furniture:Recreating Outdoor

Beautifully designed aluminum patio furniture with gorgeous polished finish will be a great addition to your outdoor area. Durable and steady, it would be perfect for a garden or a patio, and you wouldn’t have to worry that it will soak in the rain or get dirty after a long period not in use. Patio furniture looks and combinations Just like interior decoration, decorating a garden area is not an easy task. Everything should match and combine accordingly to look nice as a finished setting. Luckily, one can consider getting one of the aluminum patio furniture sets to solve this problem. A huge variety of the discount cast aluminum patio furniture lets everyone choose one of the stunningly ornate sets of chairs and the table that would not only look nice, but will be extremely comfortable in use. Sitting arrangement in question: chairs vs. sofas When looking for an outdoor piece of furniture there are a lot of questions to be asked. To ensure you feel satisfied with the furniture you have purchased, it's always best to keep its primary use in mind. One of the questions that might seem unimportant to you is the sitting arrangement. Should it be a dining chair analogue,...

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