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aRTICLE Wallpaper 101 the history of wallpaper Dating back to the 16th century, wallpaper was first used to cover the interior of cupboards and small rooms in merchant/trader homes. By the 20th century, its use was widely used throughout the houses of the wealthy and the poor. The designs were often floral motifs and images […]

aRTICLE Staycations: The Winter Edition Humans don’t hibernate like some animals, but as the weather changes and days grow shorter, we tend to spend more time indoors. It’s a time for cosy activities like reading by the fire, playing games, and enjoying comforting meals. The winter staycation edition will inspire readers with ideas to create

aRTICLE Lighting 101 The History of the light bulb Over centuries humans have used different forms of light to work in the evenings and travel at night. In 1802, Humphry Davy invented the first commercial electric light. Over time, multiple inventors had various forms of lights and in 1878, Thomas Edison successfully created the first

aRTICLE Bathroom Design Trends 2024 The History of Bathrooms The bathroom is considered one of the most essential spaces in our home. It is where we practise daily hygiene to wash our bodies, clean our teeth, and relieve ourselves. Today we use a toilet (WC) or water closet, known in England. The first bathhouses were

aRTICLE Style Your Home For Easter The Easter break is my favourite holiday of the year. I love that we get to spend four days with family and loved ones and enjoy Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday morning services. By Good Friday the days have started to become cooler and shorter. We tend to spend

aRTICLE Upcoming Interior Design Trends For 2024 The annual Milan trade show is where all the top and up-and-coming international interior designers showcase the latest trends and concepts that will lead the way for Interior design in the upcoming year.  The themes that were highlighted include sustainable design, maximalism, organic design, tiles as art, the

aRTICLE Staycations:The Summer edition The concept of a staycation came to me during the 2020 Covid- 19 lockdowns. An avid gardener, I wanted to develop our home and gardens into a retreat space where my husband and I could unwind. The front of our house is mainly formal style, hedging with white iceberg roses. The

aRTICLE Sarah’s Styling Tips for Christmas 2023 I have fond memories of myself as a teen planning and hours spent styling our historic homestead, “Weld Cone” in coastal Marlborough for Christmas. The Victorian villa was largely original and had a formal drawing room with velvet wallpaper and a hand cut floral frieze. This house was

aRTICLE Sustainable and Environmental Concepts for Interior Design What is Sustainable Interior Design? Two of the most relevant and widely used words are sustainable and environmental design in the building industry. 40% of global energy consumption is used in the residential building environment and produces 33% of greenhouse gases. You can make a difference by

aRTICLE What Is Biophilic Design? Biophillia Meaning Biophilia is a new term that has gained popularity in the world of Interior Design. But what does it mean in simple terms? Biophilia means forming a connection with nature and living organisms, which positively affect health and well-being. We spend an average of 90% of our lifetime indoors,