Author: SoffaKG

Making your home a cosy and welcoming place can be harder than it first seems. This is especially true when designs come into fashion that prefer cooler tones, such as glass, metal, and bright colours.  But you can add warmth to your home in many ways whilst still keeping it stylish. By subtly changing a…

The holiday season is a favourite for many. There’s a certain buzz in the air as friends and family meet, presents get wrapped and the fridge starts to stock up. So it’s no wonder that with all the extra hosting and excitement we want to decorate our homes. But how can you do it so…

During the pandemic, working from home became the norm for many. Almost overnight, we were all ordering office furniture, setting up shop around our kitchen table and working out how to juggle meetings and the distractions of normal daily life at home. Some of us have gone back to the office, but for many, working…

Interior design trends are important. As interior designers, of course, we think that. They help you to freshen up your home, think outside the box and create a calm and relaxing space to enjoy. But design trends can also be time-consuming, expensive and wasteful. Why should you throw out a piece of furniture just because…

For many of us, interior design may feel like a creative and intuitive process but it’s actually based on a set of clearly defined principles. When a room is stylish and harmonious, it’s because the 7 principles have been followed to create an inviting and calm space. Of course, personal taste plays a big role…

Halloween is one of the funnest celebrations of the year. All the spooky decorations, candy and excited boys and girls running from home to home. But it’s not exactly the easiest celebration to style, especially if you want to avoid plastic tat and keep decorations in line with your home decor.  So, how can you…

Feng Shui is an ancient practice, originating in China more than 3000 years ago. Unlike Western ideals of decorating and placing furniture, Feng Shui delves into the person living in the home and how their physical environment can affect their mental health, success, and relationships.  Whilst it can seem very complicated, there are lots of…

Many of us shy away from wallpaper when it comes to interior design. There are too many nightmare stories about entire rooms covered in over-the-top 70s wallpaper, pale padded wallpapers and, dare we say it, ingrain wallpaper. However, wallpaper is definitely making a comeback. It’s easier than ever to apply and there are so many…

This year, we’re seeing a change in how people decorate their houses. It almost seems as if people aren’t afraid to decorate their personal spaces exactly how they want to. It’s the year of anything goes. So, is that a trend in and of itself?  Well, we hope so. Trends can often make people feel…

Plants are one of the most important aspects of interior design. A bright pop of green helps to add colour to a space but there are also lots of health benefits to bringing greenery into your home. Plants have been proven to reduce anxiety, filter air, increase productivity and help you sleep better.  But there…