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January 10, 2017

Mixed Materials And Stunning Lighting Top Interior Trends For 2017

January is traditionally a month associated with change, and with the Christmas decorations coming down and the excitement of the festive season over, you may be looking at ways to revamp your home and invigorate the space. As always, there are plenty of predictions of the top interior trends for the coming 12 months, with the latest coming from the Interior Design Show in Canada. While this may be showcasing designers and ideas from the other side of the Atlantic, we believe a fair few are likely to be popular in the UK too. One of the top trends, which took off in 2016, is that of mixed materials – using unusual materials to make pieces of furniture really stand out. This could be coffee tables that feature tiled tops, or vibrant patterns on soft furnishings to pull focus and bring some vibrancy to a room. And this particular trend isn’t just restricted to furniture, with designers looking for ways to make floors, walls and ceilings stand out by using at times unconventional materials. Innovative lighting solutions were also highlighted by the curators of the Canadian design show, with homeowners not only expected to invest in more technologically advanced lighting solutions, such as LED displays, but...

January 9, 2017

6 Upcycling Ideas To Try In 2017

Who doesn’t love a bit of DIY from time to time? Taking on smaller, simpler projects can be a lot of fun and will really help you put your own stamp on your house – although don’t try and do something that you don’t have the necessary skills and experience to complete, as you could find you do more harm than good to your home. If you are interested in doing some upcycling this year, here are six different projects you could try. Which of these is your favourite? Hanging whisk tealight holders This couldn’t be simpler to achieve and they really do look amazing! Simply invest in a few metal kitchen whisks, hang them in your home and then place tealights in them for a really fun and unique candle holder. If you’re worried about fire risks, simply use battery-operated tealights instead. Vintage tennis racket mirrors This would be so easy to do and you can’t deny that they look great when hung on the wall. If you’re looking for an easy DIY to sink your teeth into, why not give this one a try? It would also be an easy one to involve the kids with. Sweater lampshade Reusing old clothes around the house...

January 6, 2017

6 Top Tips To Arrange Your Bedroom Furniture

You might well have bought the perfect set of bedroom furniture but if you don’t know how best to arrange your home furnishings, you can make your living spaces look cramped and overcrowded… which no one wants really, do they? It can be hard to get right but just follow this set of tips from us here at Furniture in Fashion and you really can’t go wrong. Follow the 3ft rule Put all the furniture you intend to have in a space in the room itself and make sure that when you arrange it all you have around three feet of walking space around the entire room. You should be able to make your way around without walking into any tables, chairs or sofas, or bumping into the walls. If your furniture has drawers or doors on it, make sure you can open these fully as well. Position rugs properly A good living room rug can really bring a space together but if you don’t arrange your furniture properly on it, it will look a little strange. Position all your seating so that their legs are either completely on or off the rug, so there are no little wobbles to contend with. Plus make...

January 5, 2017

Tips For Designing A Home Office Space To Suit You

Working from home is becoming ever more popular, and for the majority of us a lot easier to attain. Gone are the days when you needed a large computer, printer, fax machine and landline telephone. Technology has revolutionised our lives in so many ways, and the opportunities for home working are just one example. But while our working style has changed, our homes don’t always reflect that, although one US news provider highlighted a change that’s occurring stateside, and it’s likely a similar trend will follow in the UK. Bloomberg analysed real estate listings on Zillow, and found that the number mentioning home office space fell by 20 per cent in a year. It put this down to a change in preference among those who work from home - namely that they’re after flexibility and like to move around throughout the working day. That makes open-plan properties more appealing, and housebuilders in the US are catching on. But what does this mean for your own home office designs? Of course, it will depend on how much space you have. For someone living in a one-bedroom flat, the option of having a dedicated office is off the cards. And it will also depend on how...

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,...

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