Interior Design Ideas & Advice from Darlings Of Chelsea
Living Room Ideas – Open Plan Living
An open plan living area is the ideal arrangement for many homeowners and is very well suited to contemporary homes. Signifying a change not just in interior design, but in the very way we use our homes and what we expect from them, open plan living marks a major shift from old style properties with their small rooms, dark corridors and closed …
Move or Extend? The Pros & Cons of Moving Home or Getting an Extension
There are so many improvements and changes you can make to your home’s interior that the possibilities seem endless. If you are not happy with the decor, the layout, the furniture or the fittings, it is a relatively straightforward job to get them changed. Your plans are dictated by your budget, of course, but other than that there is only the limits …
Kitchen Inspiration- 5 Great Kitchen Design Ideas
Undoubtedly one of the most important rooms in a home, the kitchen presents a unique set of challenges for interior designers. It is a place created for a specific set of functions – cooking, cleaning, storing food and tableware – and yet it also a social centre, the one room which everyone uses, either together or alone throughout the day. We spend …
Kitchen Ideas – Great Kitchen Accessories For The Summer
With a view to the onset of summer, here are a handful of kitchen accessories that have caught our eye. Helping to make the warmer months even more enjoyable, these accessories offer fantastic solutions for making cooking and entertaining more convenient and hassle-free. John Lewis 6 Burner Cabinet Barbecue Okay, not technically a ‘kitchen’ accessory, however this beauty is so well stocked …
DIY Wall Art Ideas | Great Wall Art Ideas Anyone Can Create
A work of art on the wall can be a great focal point and play an integral part of a room’s appearance. Sadly, few of us can afford original pieces and even fewer have the skills necessary to create a masterpiece of our own. However, with a little know-how and just a dash of imagination it is possible to create engaging and …
Decorating Tips and Advice | The Definitive Decorating Guide
This is the first instalment of The Definitive Decorating Guide from the Darlings of Chelsea Interior Design Ideas blog – providing you with regular postings full of useful tips and advice for decorating your home. We all dream of having the perfect interior, but it is not always easy to know exactly how to achieve it. With this mind, our guides will …
Easy Spring Makeover Ideas
As the season most associated with new life and making a clean sweep of things, spring is the time for implementing new ideas and refreshing old favourites. Here are few things you can do to give your home a spring makeover, with an emphasis on simple and affordable suggestions. (Image source: anightinnyc.blogspot.com) Create a feature wall with wallpaper To rejuvenate a …
Top 10 interior design blogs to follow in 2013
We all need help and advice sometimes when it comes to interior design, and there are countless blogs out there to help us. Finding the best blog for you depends not only on the quality of the information, but also on whether the writer’s tastes are in sync with your own. The perfect design blog is like a friend with a good …
Looking for Flexibility? The Benefits of Modular Sofas
The search for a brand new sofa can be a real struggle. There are so many leathers and fabrics to choose from, not to mention designs, seating options and sizes. It’s a wonder any of us ever find exactly the right sofa for our needs. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why modular sofas are becoming more popular. There are significant …
