Archive for January, 2010
January 29, 2010
Every time I get attached to a craft room decorating idea, an even better one comes along!! … ah well, looks like I’ll have to update it again … such a chore!
This one from housetohome.co.uk is perfect – it even has a handy ribbon shelf! Here’s how to get the look:
1) Set aside an organised area where you can work on your hobbies or home projects
2) Team trestle table legs with a separate worktop to create a desk that fits your space
3) Invest in clever storage units, floating shelves and oversized baskets to store material, rolls of fabric and all your equipment
4) Create a mood board where you can pin up your favourite fabrics, magazine cuttings and fabric samples
room envy - my dream craft space
Ready to dust off your scissors and heave out the old sewing machine? Check out housetohome.co.uk‘s Craft Section for more tips and ideas.
Tags:Craft, craft room, craft room decorating idea, craft table, decorating idea, hobbies, home, home projects, houses, ribbon shelf, sewing, storage shelf
Posted in Friday's Fetish | 2 Comments »
January 28, 2010
Want something more exciting than a Pret sandwich to look forward to at lunchtime? Why not get fab bathroom decorating tips at your desk?
Housetohome is hosting a webchat with Ideal Home’s Interiors Editor, Ros Anderson, and I know I’ll be picking her brain!!
Click to register for email alerts, or like me, you’ll find yourself in Pret, suddenly realising what you’re missing and making a manic (and embarrassing) DASH back to your desk, tuna mayonnaise flying as you sit down … panting.
room envy - get bathroom advice straight to your desk!
room envy - Ros Anderson
And if you can’t wait that long, check out hundreds of bathroom decorating ideas from housetohome.co.uk.
Tags:bath, bathroom, bathroom adice, bathroom decorating, bathroom problems, bathrooms, expert advice, Ideal Home, ideal home magazine, interiors editor, ros anderson, webchat
Posted in Browse through bathrooms | Leave a Comment »
January 28, 2010
How cool is this quirky little kitchen from freshhome.com? It actually FOLDS AWAY! Ideal if you’re short on space, and even better if you want to hide away all the washing up.
It was made by LOGOS as part of their Cooking and Living series. The challenge was to create a living area for a young lady who wanted a spacious apartment. I wonder if they’d do the same for me??
room envy - foldaway kitchen
It could easily be mistaken for a wardrobe…
room envy - hidden away
room envy - neon kitchen
Check out livingetc.com for more colourful kitchens.
Tags:apartment, compact kitchen, cooking, decorating, flat, foldaway kitchen, home, house, houses, kitchen, kitchen ideas, kitchen storage, living, LOGOS, storage, storage ideas
Posted in Quick peek at kitchens | Leave a Comment »
January 27, 2010
Check out these ultra stylish kitchen extensions from housetohome.co.uk. They positively BEAM! If only I could transform my pokey kitchen into one of these masterpieces!
Why not bring the outdoors in with floor-to-ceiling glass panels?
room envy - modern kitchen extension
Or add an extension onto the back of your house and be the envy of your friends when you host glamorous dinner parties!
room envy - a dinner party haven
Want a more traditional space? A vaulted glass roof adds instant wow factor and plenty of natural light.
room envy - spacious kitchen-diner
room envy - conservatory-style kitchen
Tags:conservatory, dinner party, extensions, floor-to-ceiling glass, kitchen, kitchen diner, kitchen extension, modern kitchen diner, vaulted glass roof
Posted in Consider a conservatory, Quick peek at kitchens | Leave a Comment »
January 27, 2010
Who lives in a bachelor pad like this? Actually, a seemingly cute couple, but it had you fooled didn’t it? I love the shots of zesty lemon, the elaborate dining room which boasts stunning views over London and the sleek bathroom.
It even overlooks Lord’s Cricket Ground – perfect for ‘accidentally’ ogling all those sportsman!
Take a house tour of this swanky London penthouse at homeandgardens.com.
room envy - room with a view
A sophisticated monochrome scheme is lifted right out of the ordinary with vibrant shots of yellow.
room envy - liven up a monochrome scheme with zesty yellow
Love the bathroom, but I’m sure not how I feel about double mirrors first thing in the morning…
room envy - seeing double
For more fabulous decorating schemes check out more reader homes.
Tags:dining room, glamorous bathroom, house tour, Living room, London houses, London penthouse, Lord's Cricket Ground, monochrome room scheme, Room, rooms
Posted in Can I come in? Sexy house tours, Delve into dining rooms, Lunchtime lust | 3 Comments »
January 26, 2010
Now, I’m a fan of Big Brother as much as the next person but imagine trying to sleep with this pair of eyes watching over you??!
Fortunately, I found lots of other fabulous room schemes on freshhome.com to tickle my fancy. Look out for the fish bowl bath tub and panda lurking by the bed…
room envy - Big Brother is watching
room envy - fish bowl bathroom
room envy - cruise liner here we come!
Love these? Check out livingetc.com‘s vibrant bedroom schemes for inspiration.
room envy - panda watch
Tags:bathroom, Bathroom design, bedroom decorating ideas, bedroom design ideas, bedrooms, Big Brother, blog, ensuite, eyes, feature wall, unique bedrooms, wall stencil, watching
Posted in Beam at bedrooms | 3 Comments »
January 26, 2010
Now that’s a four poster bed (… underneath all those pillows and florals)! I’m sure it would scare the living daylights out of most men, but I’m oddly intrigued about how comfy it is – and so jealous that the editor of Country Homes & Interiors got to find out!
Far too grand for me (not that it would fit in my house anyway) but I’d certainly be impressed to see one … in a CASTLE!
room envy - snuggle up in hundreds of pillows!
For more luxurious ways to decorate your bedroom, check out Housetohome.co.uk‘s hotel-style bedrooms.
Tags:Bed, bed studio, bedroom, beds, blog, country homes & interiors, decorating, duvet, Harrods, hotel style bedroom, luxurious beds, pillows
Posted in Beam at bedrooms | 2 Comments »
January 25, 2010
There comes a time when a floor-to-ceiling CDs just don’t cut it. The other day I found myself nervously placing a new edition on to the top, holding my breath for fear that the whole thing would suddenly buckle!
So I think it’s time that I start looking for smarter CD storage solutions than the old ‘place and hope’ trick. Fortunately, I stumbled across these useful ideas on housetohome.co.uk. Phew!
roomenvy - alcove storage
We all know I love wall stencils – so this little cubby below (complete with gorgeous chandelier) is my kinda place!
roomenvy - hallway storage
If you’re after something more subtle, then you can’t go wrong with sleek white units. For more pretty storage ideas check out housetohome.co.uk’s essential guide.
roomenvy - hidden storage
Tags:alcove storage, cd storage, decorating, DVD storage, home, houses, Living room, Room, rooms, shelves, shelving, storage, storage ideas, wall stencil
Posted in Lunchtime lust, Lust after living rooms | 2 Comments »
January 25, 2010
Check out this super-cool home from Livingetc. I LOVE the graffiti-style blackboards and reupholstered furniture – perfect for those of us who are still renting (sob).
So, for a quick-fix solution to bland white walls, follow Jimmie Karlsson’s lead and get scribbling!
room envy - Imperfection blackboard
Worried about experimenting with colour? Check out this dazzling chest of drawers – a great way to add a shot of colour to neutral schemes.
room envy - graffiti-style chest of drawers
Even the bedroom seems to ooze designer style….
room envy - Jimmie Karlsson's bedroom
Can’t get enough of his style? Check out his website!
room envy - eclectic living room furniture
Tags:designer, home, house, jimmie karlsson, jimmie martin, living room decorating idea, room envy, rooms, web
Posted in Beam at bedrooms, Can I come in? Sexy house tours, Delve into dining rooms, Star-studded style | 5 Comments »
January 22, 2010
Give your home the five star hotel treatment without having to pack your bags (or worse, unpack!) and without even a HINT of travel delays!
I was invited to the beautiful Montagu Place hotel in London (surrounded by flashy men in suits in nice cars … not that I noticed of course!) for a spot of breakfast hotel-style decorating chitter chatter with Occa-Home‘s style guru, Kate Mooney.
Here she spills the beans on what it takes to get the five star treatment in your bedroom and bathroom.
Check out the footage!
It would be unfair to leave the bathroom out ….
Tags:bathroom, bathroom decorating, bathroom inspiration, bathrooms, bedroom, bedroom decorating ideas, bedroom design ideas, bedrooms, hotel, hotel design, hotel style, hotel style bathroom, hotel style bedroom, hotel-style decorating, hotels, hotels style, occa home
Posted in Beam at bedrooms, Browse through bathrooms, Enter a video vortex! | 2 Comments »
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