Room Decor

Awkward! That’s the one word I always think of when I think of interior design and hallways. Like houses themselves, hallways come in different shapes and sizes. With some hallways, particularly in older homes, you wonder why they’re even…

You look around and you realise your home is looking old and drab. You find yourself fantasising about living elsewhere. You start ogling real estate websites, looking at all those beautiful new apartment developments. Then reality sets in and…

When choosing a colour scheme, the key thing to remember is that – unlike many other facets of interior design – it’s not a matter of taste. It’s a matter of science. Sure, you can get creative when choosing a colour…

Design is not just what it looks like and feels like.It’s about how it works. – Steve Jobs One of Steve Jobs’ mantras was about focus and simplicity. He said “Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard…

For many, Scandinavian design is already in our homes – IKEA has certainly made sure of that! But what exactly is Scandinavian interior design and why has it gone global? Also, are we missing the best bits? What is…

Is the humdrum of everyday life getting you down? Is the bedroom just a place for you and your partner to rest your weary heads after a long, boring day at the office? Has your love life lost a…

“I was within and without. Simultaneously enchanted and repelled by the inexhaustible variety of life.” ― F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby Today, it’s possible to pay homage to Art Deco without it consuming all aspects of our identity…

“The beach is definitely where I feel most at home. It’s my oxygen. I forget how much I need it sometimes when I’m away working.” – Behati Prinsloo There’s something about beach house interiors. It has such a sense…

You’re considered the most creative or ‘can do’ person in the office, so your boss has selected you with the special task of decorating the new office or redecorating the old. Turns out you’re also the busiest person in…

If an ‘It Girl’ is the girl around town that everyone wants to be then I reckon it’s time to bring a bit of the It Girl closer to home with glamorous, on trend interior design. The good news…

Those I know who visit Japan go back again and again. It’s a culture of contrasts that seems to fascinate and captivate travellers. Once home, the everyday can seem droll in comparison, but there is a way to bring…

We’ve all heard the man cave rules before. Rules like: Sports channel only. No eye contact. No whining. Sharing feelings is banned. Hydrate with beer. A man cave doesn’t need decorating. It’s fair to say these man cave rules…