Journal Blog RSS Feed

If you were to ask an interior designer what the most important aspect of a room is, it is likely that their answer would be ‘light’. Though it may seem obvious, the means through which natural light enters and fills a space has a profound effect on the overall atmosphere of the room itself. Not only does good lighting create a sense of calm, but i..

If you're in the market for new window treatments, you may have heard about the growing popularity of battery operated blinds. These blinds operate using battery-powered motors, eliminating the need for cords and chains that can be difficult to operate and potentially dangerous for children and pets. In this blog, we'll explore the benefits of batt..

Studies have shown that more than a third of employees in the UK associate a lack of natural office light with low morale. By contrast, companies who incorporate natural light into their interior design can expect a 40% increase in productivity, as well as a 15% rise in creativity. On top of this, when employees are exposed to more natural light th..

Whether you run a small business, manage a commercial property or are redesigning your office space, it is important that it looks good. This said, finding a method through which productivity, practicality and aesthetics can exist simultaneously is sometimes tricky. From carpets and ventilation to colour schemes and furniture, there’s plenty to thi..

Whether you’re redecorating your house, or opening a business for the first time and are trying to decorate, there are plenty of design choices you can make. Some are practical and can assist with your day, while others will be purely aesthetic and bring a space together. One important feature that you will probably want in a room is curtains.But w..

When making a house a home, you want to design your rooms in a way that both suits your tastes and reflects your lifestyle. Of course, you still want the spaces and features in your home to be functional as well as aesthetically pleasing, which is why we think you should consider installing a bespoke shower rail in your bathroom.The bathroom is a r..

The subtle details of your home’s interior can often make the biggest difference to the overall look and feel of your home.One aspect of your home’s interior which can actually make a lot of difference to your home is the curtains you choose. The style, colour and texture of your curtains can directly impact the mood and ambience of your room.Keep ..

As we gradually meander towards spring, everyone is looking forward to warmer days and a few extra hours of daylight. However, as much as we all enjoy the lighter months, they do also sometimes lead to disturbed sleep, stuffy south-facing rooms and irritating TV and computer screen glare. Fortunately, there is a solution to help alleviate these iss..

As we enter the new year, people up and down the country are looking for ways to make positive changes to their life. This can come in the form of new year's resolutions related to health and fitness, travelling and careers. On the other hand, others make the choice to make some improvements to their home. A lot of people can be put off making home..

Roman blinds are a practical, versatile, and stylish design choice for your home. They are designed to pleat when raised through a specially-designed fabric and the blinds are constructed by mounting slats, which are connected to cords into the back of a fabric panel. When the blind is lifted, the cords pull the slats together and force the blind t..

Curtains are a staple part of upholstery in our homes for a number of reasons; they keep our rooms dark to help us sleep at night, they keep the warmth in when it’s cold and they provide aesthetic value. But whilst some people can simply pull their curtains open and close by hand, for others this can prove to be trickier due to the circumstances.Fo..

Measuring your window for new blinds can be an overwhelming and complicated task, one which necessitates a cacophony of both practical and aesthetic choices. Within this curtained minefield, you might be unsure of what some of the phraseology and wordage (such as recess blinds and exact blinds) from many blind suppliers precisely means. This blog i..