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    Living Room Decoration Trends That Will Dominate in 2025

    November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

    As we approach a new year, it’s time to take a look at some of the living room decoration trends we can expect to see in 2025 and beyond.

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  • Colour

    Peach Fuzz: Pantone Colour of the Year 2024

    January 19, 2024January 25, 2024

    What is the Pantone Colour of the Year 2024, why was it chosen and how can we use it effectively in our own homes?

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    Top 8 Home Security Trends You Should Know In 2023

    August 4, 2023August 4, 2023

    Keeping our property safe and secure using the top home security trends should be a priority for home owners and renters in 2023.

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  • Colour

    Dulux Colour of the Year 2023: Wild Wonder

    October 13, 2022October 13, 2022

    Dulux has announced Wild Wonder as its Colour of the Year 2023. It is inspired by the warm tones of harvested crops with an upbeat glow connecting us with the cycles of life.

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  • Furniture

    New Furniture Trends Set to Make a Splash in the Home

    September 15, 2022November 30, 2022

    Choosing furniture is a difficult choice but the current furniture trends are taking inspiration from nature and personal expression

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  • Trend

    Mushrooms: The Unexpected Interior Trend for 2023

    September 3, 2022March 23, 2023

    Mushrooms seem to be a hot trend for 2023 when it comes to our home decor.

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  • Biophilic Design

    How to Use Biomorphic Forms & Patterns in Your Home Decor

    August 29, 2022May 5, 2023

    How can we use biomorphic forms and patterns that evoke an indirect connection to nature in our homes to benefit from biophilic design?

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  • Furniture

    Trend: 10 of the Best Curved Sofas for Your Home

    July 31, 2022May 23, 2024

    Curved sofas are all the rage in interiors at the moment. Here, I have selected 10 of the best for your home

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  • Furniture

    Why Curved Furniture Is The Trend To Watch In 2023

    July 7, 2022November 30, 2022

    From the organic curves of sofas to the welcoming aspect of curved garden furniture, trends for curved furniture are increasing in popularity.

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  • Trend

    Biophilic Office Design: How to Create the Perfect Home Office

    June 19, 2022August 30, 2022

    Now that so many of us are working from home, it’s time we improve our workspaces by creating the optimum biophilic home office.

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    Biophilia in Design: Bringing Nature into the Home

    June 13, 2022October 19, 2022

    Bringing natural elements into the home is good for our wellbeing and mental health because as humans we have a need to feel connected.

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  • Wallcoverings

    Are Textured Wall Tiles the Next Big Trend for 2022?

    March 4, 2022March 4, 2022

    Textured wall tiles are gaining in popularity and I have rounded up some of my favourite examples that can be used in the home.

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  • A bed made up with chunky tactile bedding

    Trend

    Two Strong but Contrasting Interior Trends for 2022

    December 8, 2021December 8, 2021

    What are the biggest interior trends for 2022? In this post we take a look at the polar opposites of Organic Minimalism and Joyous Maximalism

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  • Trend

    How to Transform Your Home into a Calming Japandi-Style Sanctuary

    October 7, 2021May 29, 2022

    The trend for Japandi interiors is hotting up as people embrace the beautiful fusion of Scdandinavian Hygge and Japanese Wabi-Sabi at home.

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  • Bedroom

    How to Create a DIY Painted Arch Accent Wall

    October 4, 2021October 4, 2021

    Inspired by the new series of Changing Rooms, I have collaborated with Dulux and used their Simply Refresh range to create a DIY Painted Arch Accent Wall in my little girls’ bedroom.

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  • Colour

    Dulux Colour of the Year 2022 – Bright Skies

    September 23, 2021September 23, 2021

    The Dulux Colour of the Year 2022 has been announced as Bright Skies, an airy and fresh blue tone that breathes new life into any space.

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  • Wooden panelling wallpaper from I Love Wallpaper in a dining room setting

    Wallcoverings

    How to Get the Wooden Panelling Look Without the Hassle

    July 8, 2021February 29, 2024

    Wooden panelling wallpaper is a quick and easy way to create a statement wall that really takes the room to a whole new level but without the hassle.

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  • Interiors Trends for 2021 - Home Hub - Original Style Mood Board showing green and brown tiles, pencil,scissors and a mug of coffee

    Trend

    Original Style’s Interior Trends for 2021

    February 7, 2021February 7, 2021

    The design team at Original Style have identified three interior trends for 2021 that reflect the changing way we now use our homes.

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  • Trend

    Bouclé Textiles: Is This the Next Big Interiors Trend?

    November 9, 2020December 15, 2022

    Bouclé textiles are becoming a big trend this year and they are the perfect choice to cosy up your home for winter.

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  • Colour

    Autumnal Hues to Spice up Your Home

    October 9, 2020October 9, 2020

    Create warmth and comfort with autumnal hues in interiors this season. Think terracotta, russet, burnt orange, ochre, mustard, and blush pink.

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  • Trend

    Abstract Faces Are One Of 2021’s Biggest Interior Trends

    September 3, 2020October 13, 2021

    Abstract faces seem to be everywhere from artwork to plant pots and vases, cushions, rugs and more. So, in this post, I round up a few of my favourite pieces from this trend.

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  • Trend

    City Live! Interiors Trends with Cosentino

    August 20, 2020November 25, 2020

    I was a headline speaker for City Live!, the virtual Summer Design Festival 2020 by Cosentino where I talked about my career, blog awards, my design style and upcoming interiors trends.

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  • Trend

    SS20 Interior Trends : The Call of Nature

    August 11, 2020August 28, 2022

    A big interior trend for SS20 is nature in interiors and many of the high street stores have collections that enable us to bring the outside in.

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  • Trend

    Trend : Rattan Interiors

    July 21, 2020October 13, 2021

    The growing trends of craftsmanship, natural materials and imperfect finishes make rattan interiors a top choice in 2020.

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    This place is beautiful. I am so lucky to have @nkukulife right on my doorstep. I have to drive past it on my way to the office everyday and it's always so tempting to pop in. What I love most about it is not only the expansive feel of the space with the high vaulted ceilings but the fact that everything inside makes me feel a special kind of way. You all know by now that I'm obsessed with biophilic design and there is just so much that fits this concept at Nkuku. So many natural materials and so much texture. Come with me and take a look around the store. #Nkuku #BiophilicDesign #TexturedInteriors #NaturalHome #NaturalHomeDecor #Naturalmaterials #HomeFurnishing
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    [Ad] Technical design, master craftsmanship, and exquisite materials are required to create stunning oak framed buildings. Ever since I was a little kid, religiously watching @kevin.mccloud1 on @granddesignstv, I dreamed of one day embarking on my very own Grand Design. The idea of building my own home, exactly to my specification, felt like an ambition worth having. That dream home looked remarkably like the gorgeous timber-framed homes created by @carpenter_oak with their beautiful beams, floor-to-ceiling windows and honest, authentic materials. So when I was invited on a press trip to learn all about how Carpenter Oak works with architects, contractors and self-builders to bring their visions to life, excited doesn't even begin to cover it. During the trip we stayed @gitcombe, a holiday let that was designed and built by the team at Carpenter Oak, so we could fully experience such a home. There we heard all about the employee-owned company, their impressive history and their many projects across the UK and beyond. We then headed to the yard in Buckfast to see the master craftsmen at work, and get some hands-on experience building our very own scale model of an oak framed building. Do I still dream of building my own Grand Design one day? Absolutely! And especially if I had a team like Carpenter Oak bringing their passion, and expertise to the project. What about you? Ever considered a timber framed home? #CarpenterOak #timberframe #OakFramedBuilding #timberframehouse #timberframehomes #oakframedbuildings #selfbuildhomes #selfbuilders #presstrip #Buckfast #YardTour #UniqueHomes #ArchitecturalHomes
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    Imagine spending summer hanging out here! That's absolutely what I plan to do as it's my local just down the road @blackpoolsandsdevon Yesterday was the opening event for the newly relaunched restaurant and bar which has been beautifully designed and refurbished and features lots of gorgeous goodness from @nkukulife to give it those relaxed biophilic vibes. I can't wait to grab a drink and perch myself under the tiki beach parasol outside. The new menu looks tantalizingly good and with those views while you dine, why would you go anywhere else! I'm looking forward to spending summer at the beach and soaking up all the cool coastal vibes that Blackpool Sands will be offering up over the next few months. Credit to everyone involved in breathing new life into this stunning location. This really is what summer dreams are made of ⛱️ 🌞 🌊🏄‍♀️🍹🍦🕶️🥙🪇 #summervibing #beachcafe #BlackpoolSands #DevonisHeaven #BeachBarViews #BeachVibin #SummerBeachNights #DartmouthDevon #DevonBeach #OpeningNight #LaunchParty #BeachHolidays #UKBeachHoliday #SeaViewBar #SeaViews #SeasideLife #SeasideDecor #Nkuku
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    The most stunning flooring I have ever seen (probably!). I kid you not, I have never been so excited about flooring and I have been writing about residential home interiors since the dawn of ages (ok since 2007). Botanic Concrete is part of the Muse Collection from @quickstepfloors and combines the beauty of natural stone with the benefits of laminate with a statement botanical twist. The concrete-look laminate flooring features delicate wildflower designs lightly sprinkled on the surface. From a distance, you don’t even notice them but when you take a closer look it appears that someone has sprinkled teeny tiny meadow flowers all over the floor. The result is a hybrid floor with a terrazzo effect that suits minimalist and eclectic interiors alike. WHAT A DREAM! So dreamy in fact that this flooring is now installed in my own kitchen. (These photos are not my kitchen sadly!) And I'm planning to install it in my hallway too. And maybe the living room. That's how much I love it! There is a full interview with Anastasiia Kudashova, Chief Designer at Quick-Step over on my blog if you'd like to know more about this incredibly gorgeous flooring. [This is not an advert. I bought this flooring with my own money. But Quick-Step did kindly give me a press discount] What do you think? Does this concrete wild-flower terazzo combo make your heart skip a beat too? Let me know in the comments. #Quickstep #QuickstepFlooring #Flooring #LaminateFlooring #BotanicConcrete #FlooringPorn #ConcreteFlooring #TerrazzoFlooring #TerrazzoFloor #TerrazzoFloors #LaminateFloors #BiophilicDesign #BiophilicFlooring #NatureInspiredFlooring
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    [AD] I've just been away on a press trip with @carpenter_oak and for the first time ever it was in Devon. In fact, just 17 mins away from my home. Unheard of!! During the press trip I stayed at the most gorgeous venue. The @gitcombe estate, just outside Dartmouth, is home to Gitcombe house, a selection of holiday cottages and Gitcombe Retreat. I had the pleasure of staying at Gitcombe Retreat which is a beautiful oak framed building. The frame was designed and installed by Carpenter Oak, hence us staying there. Gitcombe is the perfect venue for large groups who want to holiday in Devon together. It is suitable for intergenerational holidays, large family holidays, friendship group holidays or even business retreats. The facilities are fantastic and include an indoor and outdoor pool, two hot tubs, tennis courts, a kids play park, and a soft play area. The rooms are beautifully designed and decorated. And the service we received was first class. The views of the rolling Devon hills are to die for and it is so incredibly peaceful due to its rural location. Gitcombe is a family-run business in a beautiful location. Believe me, I know, I live here. This is not an advert. I'm just sharing because if you follow me, and you love well designed, beautiful spaces, you're probably going to be interested in Gitcombe too. #TheDesignSheppard #Gitcombe #GitcombeEstate #UniqueHomes #DevonHome #DevonHolidayHomes #DevonFamilyHoliday #VisitDevon #OakFramedBuilding #CarpenterOak #IntergenerationalHoliday #HolidayHome #EscapeToTheCountry #DiscoverDartmouth
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    On Thursday evening I attended the grand opening of @societyhouse_ in Buckfastleigh, Devon. This 9000 square foot outlet warehouse is home to a fantastic selection of distinctive homeware and furniture sourced from around the world to help transform your house into a unique home you can be proud of. If you're looking for something different at great prices, this place is definitely worth exploring. Very exciting that it's right on my doorstep! #SocietyHouse #InteriorsOutlet #UniqueHomewares #UniqueHomes #GrandOpeningParty #BuckfastLeigh #DevonHomeMagazine #DevonLife #DevonHomes
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