Mother nature always gets it right. Scientists have studied why we find plants and flowers so pleasing and put it down to the famous Fibonacci sequence, better known as the golden ratio, the pattern of perfect proportion that can be found across nature. Yet there is more to it than that; flowers bring colour, aroma,…
Six style secrets to steal from Airbnb
When looking for interior design inspiration, we tend to fall into the same old habits. We trawl the websites of department stores or flick through a magazine with last year’s advice recycled. Is it any wonder many of us feel our homes are lacking a little flair and that certain je ne sais quoi? It…
Cleaning matters: Oreck Magnesium RS vacuum cleaner review
While vacuuming not be at the top of everyone’s list of chores, most of us have to do it, and I’m always interested in anything that claims to make the job easier. I tried the Oreck Magnesium RS vacuum cleaner on behalf of Home Gems. Here’s how I got on. Who are Oreck? The brand name…
Elegant home lighting tips
Lighting can be a tricky thing to get right and finding elegant lighting for you home that is both practical and striking can take some time. Don’t despair though, here are some starter tips for different styles from pendants to table lamps, plus insight into the top lighting styles this season. Pendant lights can be used…
Fit for a queen: Limited edition patriotic textiles by Jan Constantine
Designer Jan Constantine is already renowned for producing patriotic home textiles, but now she’s released even more designs to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday. There’s a collection of cushions which are decorated with flowers of the realm – roses, daffodils, thistles and shamrocks. They’re beautifully stitched to form crowns, hearts and the word ‘love’. The…
10 accessories for a coastal beach or nautical interior design scheme
There’s something special about the sea and bringing aspects of the coast or nautical elements into your home can create a calming and delightful interior design scheme. But it needn’t cost a fortune. If you want to create the perfect coastal style at home, here are 10 accessories to use from Matalan that all very affordable…
Iittala X Issey Miyake homeware collection
Designer Issey Miyake and home brand company Iittala have joined forces to collaborate on a new homeware collection. The Iittala X Issey Miyake collection features top quality ceramics, glass and home textiles. Each piece reflects the blend of Japanese design and Finnish minimalism to a tee and the products are all sleek, stylish and design…
3 Tips for Creating the Perfect Colour Scheme
When it comes to refurbishing a room, people often go about things the wrong way and end up struggling to find colours that match and complement each other. The colour scheme of any room in your home, whether that be a main dining area or a bedroom, can drastically impact the vibe and atmosphere of…
Contemporary canvas prints by Graham & Brown
Sometimes we all need a motivational pick-me-up. What better way to get the inspiration you need than looking at your wall! These three fab canvas prints are all produced by Graham & Brown and are perfect for providing a contemporary touch to your home. What’s more, they’re only £17.50 each at House of Fraser, so…
A Parliament of Owls: Top Owl Accessories for your Home
Twit twoo! Bring a parliament of owls into your home, with these gorgeous owl themed accessories. 1. Owl print This contemporary style owl print is by Ingrid Petrie design. It’s £15. 2. Mr Wild Owl stool This large white ceramic owl is designed to be used as a stool or side table. It would be…
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