Category Archives: Interiors and Ideas

Stylish Children’s Rooms

by: Siobhan | May 10, 2012
Posted in Interiors and Ideas Uncategorized

At the Natural Curtain Company we have noticed a trend for more sophisticated , design led children’s rooms; nurseries with  pale soft grey palettes, pretty chandeliers or illustrative graphic fabric. – Graphic grown up fabrics on cushions and bedding                -Neutral grey bedding offsets
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Spring is here!

by: Siobhan | April 5, 2012
Posted in Interiors and Ideas

Spring flowers are going to be my source of inspiration for colour schemes for the next few months! Think fresh pastels, stones and greys accentuated with a zingy yellow or coral. Farrow and Ball always add a pop of a stronger colour to their design schemes, and they can be
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London Design Week

by: Harry | March 8, 2012
Posted in Industry News Interiors and Ideas Uncategorized

This month there are a host of inspiring Interior Design shows in London. We are looking forward to London Design Week at Chelsea Harbour on the 11th-16th March, just a short walk away from our showroom. Map here There will be masterclasses and design lectures so you can discover tricks,
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It's All White

by: Harry | February 24, 2010
Posted in Interiors and Ideas Tips and Hints
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It is surprisingly easy to make a striking statement with an all-white theme. White can also help your home feel lighter and brighter and can give the impression of space, airiness, clarity and purity. It can be a difficult colour to live with as it is obviously unpractical if you
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CHOOSING STYLES AND THEMES FOR YOUR HOME

The style or theme of your home can be based on anything from personal taste, to something you’ve seen in a magazine, to your favourite country or time. Choosing a style for your home can be about making a statement regarding yourself or personality. As such, make sure you choose
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Be Inspired by Nature when Decorating

by: Harry | February 3, 2010
Posted in Fun Stuff Interiors and Ideas Tips and Hints Uncategorized
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When thinking of decorating ideas for your home, what better place to get inspiration from than nature… Decorating in this style should also mean a commitment to using eco-friendly materials, such as materials which are recycled or sustainable. Here are some tips of how to bring some of the beautiful,
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Aim for a Greener Home

by: Harry | January 22, 2010
Posted in Energy Saving Interiors and Ideas

Aiming for a greener home does not have to lead to a radical adjustment to your lifestyle. There are many ways to be eco-friendly without having to have a complete overhaul to your home and life. Being more eco-friendly also has the added bonus of saving you money… Focus on
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How to Brighten up the Darkest of Rooms…

by: Harry | January 20, 2010
Posted in Interiors and Ideas Tips and Hints

A dark or badly lit room in your house can give the impression of feeling cold and unfriendly. However, it doesn’t have to be like this. There are easy ways to transform a dark room into a lighter, brighter, cosier room – a room which you will actually look forward
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Curtains vs. Blinds: Which one is best for you?

You have many options available to you when deciding on blinds or curtains. Key things to consider when making your decision: your budget, the purpose of your blinds or curtains, colour/size/style of your room, the setting of the room and the area of the window. If you are the sort
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How to Give your Home a Feng Shui Makeover

by: Harry | January 12, 2010
Posted in Interiors and Ideas Tips and Hints

Feng Shui is the art and science of living in harmony with the environment. Its purpose is to help people live a prosperous and healthy life, by blocking out negative energies that might have detrimental effects on one’s future happiness. In essence, Feng Shui is a complicated theory and to
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