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Scandinavian design seems to be trend proof. Where other design styles come into and go out of fashion, the functional but sleek Nordic style seems to be perennially popular. But just what is a Scandi style living room and how do you incorporate it into your home?
It’s that time of year when we need to get our gardens in tip-top shape, ready for the increased footfall guaranteed to occupy the space in the coming months. That’s why, we’ve listed a number of garden trends we know will come into fruition in 2022.
Spade, shovel and green garden waste bin at the ready, it’s time to transform your outside space.
Armchairs make a wonderful addition to the home. Not only does it provide extra seating options for guests, but it can help tie a whole room together. Whether you want to create a cosy corner in a hallway, a reading nook under the stairs or finish off the living room, an armchair is always a good choice.
When it comes to shopping for an armchair, there are many different styles and types you can choose. From bold patterns and colours for a statement piece to matching chairs that will blend in with the rest of your decor, the options are endless.
If you’re struggling to decide on a particular armchair style, we’ve put together this guide of 14 different armchair types that are incredibly popular and will suit a range of different home decor styles to help inspire you.
Going to the cinema is great.
But leaving the house during Winter? Not so great.
Which is why, the real dream is to bring the cinema home. If you have a spare room, or have a loft or basement to renovate, you’ve got the perfect spot for your very own cinema room.
It’s the perfect place to come together as a family and watch all your favourite films on the big screen.
When looking for living room inspiration, neutral and white palettes will always come out top. In fact, white living rooms are one of the most pinned living room ideas of 2021.
If you’re looking to fit the trend, or simply feel that neutrals have a calming effect, this guide is for you.
A lot of people think that neutral living rooms are just stark white or cream. Which can often feel a little cold or impersonal. Luckily there are plenty of warm neutral living room ideas for your cosy retreat.
What you probably don’t realise is that neutral doesn’t just encapsulate creams, beige and white. The palette actually includes any colour that isn’t in a typical color wheel. And that means greys, browns and blacks are there for the taking.
So let’s take a look.
Every year Pantone and Dulux release their ‘Colour of the Year’; the outcome of separate conversations with design experts to understand the mood of the public and how colour in the home is influenced by this.
Whether your living room is long and narrow, open plan, small and stuffy, or perfectly proportioned, you still want to make the space your own.
While our furniture choices can do all the talking, especially when using colours like our teal, vine or brick sofas, walls are the perfect canvas to get creative.
There may be certain features in the room’s build that you want to highlight, or perhaps the room feels a little plain and boxy. No matter what the case is with your space, a living room accent wall is a great solution.