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Decorating 101: Wallpapering – Awkward Areas pt.2

Moving on to more of those thought-provoking and patience consuming areas, let us guide you in how to use wallpapers where you may have dormer windows and around your chimney breasts or fire surrounds. Papering Around A (single) Doorway Ideally, you’ll use the minimum amount of wallpaper if you centre a full width strip of paper over the door opening (pattern permitting). Where a door is close to a corner, fit a narrow strip above the doorway. Pattern discontinuity will be least noticed in between two full strips. Dormer Windows... Read More

Decorating 101: Wallpapering – Hanging Techniques in 2026

Where To Start Wallpapering! Now, what type of room are you decorating? Just a feature wall? The whole room? Is there a chimney breast?   FEATURE WALL Well, if you are simply decorating a single wall, you need to decide where to start hanging from. If it is a patterned wallpaper, it may be beneficial to start the pattern at the centre of the wall and work outwards. So check to see how you can make your wallpaper look its best! WHOLE ROOM (With Chimney Breast) Start decorating on the... Read More

Spring Colour Trends For The Home!

So spring has arrived, even with the ever lingering April showers you can really tell the season has changed. Just take a look around, the tulips are in bloom, new growth is appearing and the trees are getting leafy. With the occasional sunburst appearing to beam new light into your home it can become strikingly obvious that now is the time to have a little spring makeover. Let us give you the insight on the spring home décor colour trends, the ever popular fresh greens have been refreshed for 2014.... Read More

Light up your life for Less with our Expert Home Decor guide

Light up your life for less With so much to get obsessed about when it comes to decorating our homes, lighting can often take a back seat – when it really should be taking centre stage. Beyond the practicality of guiding your way through the darkness, light has the power to lift moods, help you wind down, and instantly change an atmosphere. And with winter’s shorter days and colder nights already drawing in, it’s likely you’ll be spending more and more time in the sanctuary of your own home. So... Read More

23/03/2022

How to Hang Wallpaper Borders

Some of our friends seem to be naturally gifted when it comes to sport, and others are a dab-hand at creating culinary masterpieces in the the kitchen. And of course, we all know that certain someone who’s managed to refurbish their entire home almost single-handedly. Our DIY-savvy pals really have got their heads screwed on though, because as well achieving the satisfaction of seeing their creations come to life, and keeping themselves fit and active – they’re saving themselves a tidy sum on professional fees too. Luckily, thanks to our... Read More

23/03/2022

Ask the experts: How to decorate your home on a budget

Home decorating in your favourite makeover magazines and design programmes go from shabby to chic in a matter of minutes. This can be incredibly exciting to watch, but for the most of us designing a home is not something that happens overnight. It takes years of scrimping and saving to finally achieve the look you had in mind when you first moved in. And you know what, that’s OK! Even if your walls need a good plaster, and you still don’t have a kitchen table of your own, don’t get... Read More

Liz’s Blog | Showtime!

Hi all, As I was saying last week, its that time of year when our buyers are out and about attending the wallpaper shows and exhibitions ready for the forthcoming season. I wanted to provide an insider look of the new products and prints that will be coming through, I’ve forced a camera into the handbags of the buyers and they have returned it to me with some great sights on it! Have a browse through these gems from Rasch, GranDeco and CWV (Crown, Coloroll & Vymura). It all starts... Read More