So after working with Sliderobes for nearly 4 years, I finally got round to booking my very own free design appointment!
First impressions last and believe it or not, the moment people walk into your house they are already forming an opinion of your décor, taste and design.
If you're one of the 3.7 million people who regularly work from home*, you need a home office to reflect both your working style and your home décor.
Did you know that one of the gods in Indian mythology was an architect? Vishwakarma was his name and, like most architects in ancient India, he also doubled as an interior designer. Since then, the roles of architects and interior designers have become more refined.
Since the beginning of time, reflections have held magical powers. The story of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland/ Through the Looking Glass is full of mirror images. In Snow White, the evil Queen used a mirror on the wall to find the fairest one of all.
The economy is stealing all the thunder in the headlines lately. Almost every day a leading story exposes something new about the state of local or global finances. This has many of us counting pennies and making tough choices about what we need and what we can go without.
Have you ever considered redecorating personal or office space so it serves a dual purpose? Many people are either working from home or choosing to stay put instead of relocating; yet, as lifestyles change, so must the use of their space.
A poll conducted by YouGov found that during the winter of 2010, 10% of workers were unable to get to work at some point and 34% of workers experienced "significant problems" getting to work.
There's no such thing as too cool for school. Once school uniforms are sorted and class schedules are handed out, it's time to get down to the business of what you can do at home to ensure that your children get the best education possible.
Walls may build barriers but room dividers create space. Every room has an endless potential to grow with the changing needs of a family or career.
