Most of us head straight for neutrals when buying furniture. Whether fabric, leather, wood or metal, neutrals seem like the ‘smart’ and ‘practical’ choice – and of course, they are! Neutrals are definitely timeless. But consider for a moment the glamour, panache and utter joy of colourful furnishings. No longer just for the rebel, sofas, […]

Famous designer and home guru, Alexandra Stoddard, claims that every room needs a touch of yellow. She explains that yellow is the colour of sunshine and that it feeds our psyche. Is she right? We can’t be sure – but yellow certainly seems to lift our spirits and that is a wonderful thing! Here are […]

Designers often speak of the importance of having a focal point in a room – but the truth is – many of us may not know exactly what that means or how to achieve it. So let’s start with a definition. The focal point of a room is the element to which the eye is […]