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5 Expert Tips on How to Choose Throw Pillows for Your Sofa
Our team of experts guides you in choosing the best colours, textures and styles for your throw pillows.
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What is a Trundle Bed & is it Worth Buying? Complete Guide
These days, the lines between trundle beds, daybeds and sofa beds have become quite blurry. We dig further into the topic.
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How to Design a Kitchen Island? Tips & Kitchen Island Ideas
They’re sleek and multi-functional, but do you really need a kitchen Island in your kitchen? Our experts weigh in.
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7 Sofa Placement Tips from Our Interior Designers
Your sofa is one of the biggest investments in your home so it should have the perfect place.
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Are Black Kitchen Countertops a Good Idea?
If you’re looking for both style and functionality, find out if black kitchen countertops are a good idea.
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5 Tips on How to Incorporate Ottomans in Your Interiors
We explore how to design a room with Ottomans so they don’t affect the traffic flow in the room.
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Clever Bedroom Lighting Ideas
Bedroom lighting should be functional, ambient, decorative or a combination of all three. Read on for more tips.
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Glass-Top Coffee Tables and Why Designers Love Them
Glass-top coffee tables are transparent and reflective, creating a feeling of airiness and light.
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Lighting Styles for 2023 – Interior Design Trends
When deciding on your 2023 lighting styles, you must consider both appearance and functionality.
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Designing a Modern Farmhouse Kitchen – 10 Charming Ideas
Full of warmth and charm, the modern farmhouse kitchen look is all about being cosy and inviting, simple and unpretentious.
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2 Sofa Colours to Avoid in 2023 and What to Choose Instead
Our designers share their advice on the two sofa colours to avoid and the best alternatives.
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Rug & Lighting Trends For 2023
Our interior design team reflects on popular rug and lighting styles in 2022 and looks ahead to the rug and lighting trends for 2023.
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How To Choose Curtains For Your Living Room
Choosing the right curtains for your living room brings out your own unique sense of style.
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Sofa Colour Trends For 2023
For a gorgeous contemporary sofa that is perfect for your space, read our sofa colour trends for 2023.
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4 Sofa Trends to Avoid in 2023 and What to Buy Instead
4 Sofa Trends to Avoid in 2023 and What to Buy Instead As with anything to do with art and fashion, design trends are constantly