Home Decorating

How to identify green home decor

When purchasing ‘green’ home decor, it is important to check that ‘eco’ terms are not being used solely for marketing purposes. This is because some manufacturers misuse these terms at the environment’s expense so as to increase sales.

Create a simplified home

A simplified home environment that is free of clutter is a relaxing home. A minimalist environment is not only more appealing to the eye but it is easier to keep clean, too.

Colouring your space

If you live with others, as many of us do, it’s important to have a space within the home that is your personal space. This doesn’t mean you have to have a room of your own, it can simply mean creating an area that gives you a feeling of a personal refuge.

How joinings can help you know the age furniture

How the joinings in old furniture can help identify their age.

The Gothic, Rococo and Renaissance Revivals

How to recognise furniture of the Gothic, Rococo and Renaissance Revival periods.

Make your own vases

Fun and funky DIY vases.

Shaker furniture: simple, sturdy and unadorned

Collectable American Shaker furniture – simple, sturdy and unadorned

Thomas Chippendale’s furniture design

Chippendale and his influence on furniture design.

Choosing the best fireplace

Which fireplace should you buy?

Building a retaining wall? Consider natural stone

Building retaining walls from stone.