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Compact Living Essentials from The Futon Company Manchester

Antonia — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000

We’re well and truly into December and so the Christmas countdown begins! Have you ordered the turkey and wrapped the presents yet? If you’re having people over to visit or stay, are you equipped with enough seats, dinner plates etc? If anyone is staying with you for the holidays, you’ll need to prepare those temporary sleeping arrangements....

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Creating a Welcoming Space with Wall Art from Desenio – Part I

Antonia — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Earlier this year I featured some stylish prints and frames from Scandinavian poster supplier, Desenio, when I created a gallery wall in my front room: I was really pleased with the quality of the wall art and the finished look, so have been keen to partner with Desenio again ever since. Luckily, the opportunity arose recently when...

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House Hunting Tips and Hidden Dangers

Antonia — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000

House hunting is something we all face at various points in our lives. Wouldn’t it be simple if we fell in love with a property, decorated it then lived happily ever after. But it is so much more complicated than that! Yes it can be exciting, but also time consuming and stressful. But by going into...

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Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Skirting Boards and Architrave

Antonia — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:00:00 +0000

When it comes to designing a room, its the details that can really make a difference. A feature that we tend not to think about much is the architectural moulding, i.e. the skirting boards and architrave. Yet imagine if we didn’t have them? Not only do they ‘finish off’ a room, forming an aesthetically pleasing...

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Protecting your floors from your pets!

Antonia — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 19:42:11 +0000

If you’re a pet owner, you know the score already! With all the love that you receive from them, it is also a great deal of responsibility. In this blog we’re going to give you advice on the best flooring for your pets, as well as offering top tips to deal with accidents and pet...

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6 Ways to Create a Stunning Shower Room

Antonia — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 15:49:55 +0000

If you’re designing a brand new shower room or en suite in your home, or want to revamp an existing one, today I’ve got some ideas to ensure you give it the wow factor. Don’t let modest room dimensions deter you from creating something stunning and unique! Simply take accurate measurements and draw scaled plans,...

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Adding Colour this Season with Autumnal Homeware

Antonia — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 20:13:18 +0000

It’s the end of September and I’m feeling the urge to start layering up the home for cosy evenings in – it’s all about the knitted blankets, furry cushions and fleecy throws. I love to light some candles and hunker down, watching a good TV drama. With any change of season, its the perfect opportunity...

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Getting Your House Cosy For Autumn

Antonia — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 08:51:55 +0000

With autumn fast approaching we’re all thinking about closing those windows and doors and getting cosy in our homes. Recently, the interiors world has seen a new wave of design inspired by the Danish trend, Hygge. In order to understand the Hygge look we must first understand its key features. The Hygge look is all...

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What Are The 7 Desks of Highly Effective People?

Antonia — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000

What is your desk like and have you ever wondered what it says about you? In our increasingly connected world, so many jobs require us to be ‘desk dwellers’ – and even if you’re not office based, you may well sit at a desk at home to do your accounts or surf the net. I...

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How to Use Furniture to Enhance Your Interior Design Style

Antonia — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 14:57:29 +0000

Do you marvel at the glossy pages of interior design magazines and wonder how people seem to have impeccable interior design style and taste? Try as hard as you might, you look at your own living room, dining room, study and bedroom and find that somehow, they lack a ‘certain something’. Is this ‘certain something’...

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