The Interior Design ‘Rule of Three’

Rule of three

Let’s start off by addressing all you rule-breakers out there! The ‘rule of three’ isn’t forcing you to do anything, it is more of a guiding light in what works really well when it comes to interior design. It is a very simple trick that you can use to make your home look better. Our …

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21 Brilliant Ikea Billy Bookcase Hacks

The Ikea Billy bookcase is one of the most iconic pieces of Ikea furniture and that is because it is so simple. It does its job very well. It is also one of the most hacked pieces of Ikea furniture, as you will see with these brilliant Ikea Billy hacks. The basic structure of the …

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Kids Artwork Ideas (that will look good on your walls!)

DIY Artwork Ideas Acrylic Poured Painting

We dabbled with lots of kids artwork ideas during the lockdown and it was fun, but we felt we were only seeing the tip of the iceberg. We were creating a lot of artwork, but knew it was destined for a dusty box in the loft eventually (sorry kids, but…). Then it dawned on us …

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6 Calming Japandi Ideas We Love

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Japandi is a style that, if not taking the world by storm, is gently introducing itself to the interior design scene and quietly transforming rooms. We had a look at what Japandi is but here we wanted to get visual and demonstrate just what you can do to a space with this design style. If …

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What is This Japandi Thing?

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Some things were just meant to go together. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Bacon and Eggs. Now it seems that after centuries of doing their own thing quietly and beautifully, Japanese and Scandinavian design have been brought together into something bigger than the sum of its parts. It’s called ‘Japandi’, a mash-up of the words …

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Recreate This Uber Cool Living Room with Ikea

Uber Cool Living Room with Ikea

In our next instalment of designer rooms with Ikea furniture we have found this incredibly cool, urban grey living room from Huizedop. There is a lot of grey going on here, which we love, but is softened with some pinks and ivory elements. The large bird of paradise plant and the dried plants and twigs …

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Home Graffiti Wall Art Ideas for an Urban Decor Look

Graffiti Bedroom Decoration On The Wall

Love it or hate it, graffiti art is certainly more popular now because of artists such as Banksy, Daim and Space Invader. They resonate with a lot of people both through their talent and their messages. While it might not appeal to everyone, it is just another form of art. Unfortunately, it largely revolves around …

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Wall Decor Ideas That Look Expensive But Aren’t

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Making the most of wall space in a room is vital to create a cohesive look. All that blank space needs to be softened with something that ties it into the room. You don’t want to be sitting in a white (or whatever colour your room is) box, do you? Wall decor can come in …

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How to Achieve Japandi Style with Ikea Furniture (and Hacks)

Japandi Ikea Shelves

Japandi is the newest interior design style to be gracing an ever-increasing number of Instagram feeds. It is simply the convergence of Scandi style and Japanese style. Ok, ok, there’s no simplicity in that at all, but that is the explanation of where the name comes from at least! The two interior styles have a …

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Designer Room on a Budget: Eclectic Living Room

Designer Budget Eclectic Living Room

The next instalment of Designer Room on a Budget sees us move into the living room. This stunningly eclectic living room from vi.flydde.storstan on Instagram. What we love about this room is the combination of variety and harmony cleverly brought together. With so many different elements it would be easy for this room to look …

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