Tag Archives: design

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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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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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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Dressing Up – How to pick the perfect curtains for your windows

Most interior designers work their rooms around where the light comes from, so if you’ve got a window, chances are  it’s a focal point. It is imperative, therefore, that you dress your windows properly, considering a number of factors before you make your final decision. Below is a short guide
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Green Greens – How to keep your house plants looking fresher for longer

by: admin | November 27, 2009
Posted in Interiors and Ideas

Houseplants are a great addition to any home. As well as serving to beautify your interior, houseplants provide oxygen and help to clean the air. Specially selected plants are even used in orbiting spacecraft because of their beneficial air purifying properties. However, keeping houseplants healthy and fresh can be a troublesome task. That’s why we’ve
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Decorating With Black – Super sexy ways to lux up your living space

by: admin | November 25, 2009
Posted in Curtains

Since the beginning of time, mankind has endeavoured to add a sense of individuality to their living environment. Today, we have many spaces we call our own where we can express our personal taste. The interiors and exteriors of our homes are a great potential canvas for our personal creativity.
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Conceal Your Clutter – Simple ways to store your stuff

by: admin | November 13, 2009
Posted in Interiors and Ideas

Nearly every household has an embarrassing stash of junk that they keep hidden from plain view; under a bed perhaps, or stuffed behind a screen. Even in the most extreme of circumstances, effectively concealing your clutter this doesn’t have to be a tedious, expensive undertaking. Plenty of simple storage options are
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Bring The Outside In – How the humble pot plant can benefit your home

by: admin | November 13, 2009
Posted in Energy Saving Interiors and Ideas Tips and Hints

Whether you treat your home as your refuge from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind, or use it as an office for a small business, your interior environment plays a much more important role in maintaining your physical and mental health than you might think. While there are
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Safe And Sound – How to ensure your child's room is a germ-free zone

by: admin | November 4, 2009
Posted in Interiors and Ideas

Everyone knows that kids are notorious for putting things in their mouths. And, if your child suffers from allergies, you know just how challenging it can be to protect them from the various environmental hazards that constantly crop up from nowhere. Your child spends a lot of time in their
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