Interior design is an essential part of any home. With open plan homes on the rise, different fabrics and small touches are a great way to divide the room into separate areas. Your home can be stylish, practical and cosy with the right interior design. Avoid bad design trends with Swift Direct Blinds’ guide to …
Decorating the way you want to is something we should subscribe to a little more often. Instead of sticking to one style or another, being able to switch back and forth between all of the interior styles we like will make the empty shell of our houses feel a lot more like home. It doesn’t matter …
Bear with me while a go a little number crazy here. Did you know that the average cost of remodelling a bathroom sets you back by at least £3,000? While a small-to-medium-sized bathroom may cost roughly £3,000 to £6,000, a large-sized or a master bathroom will cost at least £20,000. Thus, on average, you will …
Your hallway might not be a ‘room’ in a conventional sense, but it is often the first part of the house visitors will see and first impressions always stick. So, why are hallways up and down the country so consistently cluttered? It’s because long and narrow hall spaces can be difficult to decorate. However, if …
Unless you win a competition or go on makeover show on TV, if you want to redecorate or update your house décor, it usually works out to be pretty expensive. Don’t let this put you off though because if you do little things to your house as you go along, you’ll never need to a …
The electronic wave has taken the world with storm. Anything needed is now available on the internet. You can get your hands on that specific thing, even if you are halfway across the globe from its manufacturers. Irrespective of the size of the item, you can have it at your doorstep within a few weeks. …
Your home is what you make it into. It doesn’t really matter if you spend a lot of money on making it picture-perfect either; without the right amount of love and attention, it simply won’t feel like you’re at home rather than in a show catalogue. Luckily, this means that you will be able to …
We’ve lived in our home for nearly 3 years. During this time we have spent time making the house styled to our tastes and repairing bits and bobs. It’s hard to refurbish a home when you have 4 kids and our lives are so busy. I am hoping though that 2019 is the year where …
For most of us, the luxury of a large living room just isn’t a reality. This can be a little tricky when it comes to buying a sofa as this is often one of the biggest pieces we’ll buy for our homes. When given the challenge of a smaller living room, don’t fret. There are …
From choosing the colour scheme of a room to applying the finishing touches, interior design and decoration is an exciting process. But it is also a subtle art; the clever use of light and space can transform a room. But how can mirrors help designers to realise the potential within an interior? In many homes, …
One of the most important decisions that you will ever make if you’re a homeowner who has just bought a house, or if you’re considering renovating your house, is door selection. Doors are an often ignored, but an extremely crucial aspect of your home that can do a lot to open a space up and …
Home renovation can be an exhausting process, both in terms of time and money. However, the goal is simply to make your household feel brand new again and that doesn’t have to be as costly (in terms of time or money) as you might think. The smallest of upgrades can make the biggest difference. It’s …
Repairing wooden floors can be tricky. But we have created this guideline in form of useful tips that will help you repair floors with great ease. Understand the Finish The first thing to do before you start repairing the floor is to understand the type and nature of finishing of the floor. As we know …
When it comes to owning a home and making it your own, it’s so important to make sure that you know what you want. Having a vision for your home can help. Now, we all have our own tastes and preferences, and it’s just so important to let this show in your interiors. When you …
