Month: January 2018

home: event [ Houzz house ]

home: event [ houzz interiors trends house 2018 ]

Catch this epic styling extravaganza in Soho, London, this January – see Houzz bring together the latest in interiors trends all under one roof – how to style every room of your house with the latest trends. Plus there’s a feast of workshops to try too!

They say;

Want to know the interiors trends that will be big in the coming year? Houzz of 2018 is here to guide you – a stylish five-storey home reflecting all that’s current in home design, situated in the heart of London’s Soho. This exciting pop-up space is brought to you by Houzz, the world’s leading home renovation and design platform.

If you love snooping around other people’s homes, you’re in for a treat. The Soho townhouse has been transformed into a beautiful flat, complete with a living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, home office and children’s room. Designed from scratch by Houzz professionals and top interior design studio Run for the Hills it is crammed full of inspiring details! From the forest greens slowly replacing yesterday’s greys, to the hot trend for modern craft and retro 1970s touches, it’s an unmissable snapshot of where interiors are heading.

Nespresso is taking over the top floor of the Houzz of 2018 and visitors will be able to taste the latest Nespresso Limited Edition collection. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a complimentary coffee after soaking up all the Houzz of 2018 trends!

Visitors can expect a jam-packed programme, that includes hands-on workshops, entertaining events and industry talks. Find out more here.

The pop-up is open to the public between the 26th January-31st January, 11am-6pm daily, and is completely free. Just pop in and visit us!

Main exhibit : FREE

Fri, 26 Jan 2018, 09:00 –

Wed, 31 Jan 2018, 18:30 GMT

19 Greek Street

London

W1D 4DT

home: trend [ velvet ]

home: trend [ velvet ]

2018 sees the continuation of velvet in homeware and interiors. This fabric that has gone in and out of favour has a new modern approach to use in styling.

Soft to touch, elegant to see and a great texture to add to a room decor. Velvet, or the cheaper velour option, is the perfect fabric to introduce to styling that fits well with other fabrics – silks, cotton, lace… and it is perfect to embrace the jewel colours trend. The fabric suits emeralds, navy, cerise, deep purple, mustard and other rich dark tones.

1 ‘Costello’ sofa / Sofa.com £1836

2 velvet curtain / Ikea £34.99

3 ‘Regency’ cushion / Habitat £10 (sale)

4 ‘London’ chair / SwoonEditions £382

5 ‘Wave’ throw / Houzz £131.99

6 ‘Merlin’ cushion / Dunelm £10

home: made [ magnetic memo board ]

home: made [ magnetic memo board ]

As always at this time of year we look to getting organised in the home and updating rooms to feel fresh for Spring.

Today we share a great little tutorial for this magnetic memo board. Using a tin plaque and fabric covered magnets you can create a fun board to keep notes, pictures, lists and more, keeping your workspace clear.

Head to to themerrythought.com get started

home: favourite thing [ rattan chair ]

home: favourite thing [ rattan chair ]

After the sales we always look forward to seeing new season arrivals and looking for new pieces to freshen up our homes.

Habitat has just launched is SS18 collection and it heavily features rattan furniture, including tables, chairs and beds.

Our pick is this dining chair, for its simple design and intricate woven finish. Combine with mis matched chairs around a dining table or use singularly in a bedroom or office.

[ £130 ]

Shop the collection at habitat.co.uk

home: featured [ Next ]

home: featured [ Next ]

On most highstreets and with a extensive online store, Next is definite must-visit for homeware – not just clothing !

We had a root through the latest drop of new products and found some great pieces. See our main picture for our favourites.

And our star pick is their set of picture frames available in black, white and other colours to create a great gallery wall concept. Just collate your favourite postcards, prints or even images torn from a magazine and put together a set of images to adorn a lounge or bedtime wall.

home: event [ learning the basics ]

home: event [ learning the basics ]

If you have ever wished you knew how to properly tile a wall, change a plug socket or even hang a mirror correctly, than look no further 

The Goodlife Centre run workshops on all the basic know-how to feeling confident around your home. Their half day courses focus on one craft and you get advice, tips and practice, ready for you to recreate at home. 

Perfect for those who love a bit of DIY and want to gain more knowledge, and of course avoid paying someone else to do the work for you. 

Get tickets from thegoodlifecentre.co.uk

home: found this [ tiles ]

home: found this [ tiles ]

Create a quirky feature in a bathroom or kitchen, use for a fire hearth to restore a vintage look in your home or for an exciting new look use to create an alternative headboard – these Moroccan style tiles from Total Tiles are just 79p each. They come in so many gorgeous different patterns, choosing may be hard – so go eclectic and mix them all up together.

home: trend [ colours of 2018 ]

home: trend [ colours of 2018 ]

Every year we are given a top colour from the big names in paint, and every year we ponder on whether to follow the trend or stay well away! This time around there is a mixed bag with the one everyone is talking about from Pantone – Ultra Violet.

Love it or hate it, it’s refreshing to see Pantone share a daring shade to get us all discussing. It’s not a paint colour that many are going to go crazy for, but don’t rule it out. Accenting a room with accessories or soft furnishing in a purple tone will certainly bring a new dimension to a room and make a statement.

Farrow & Ball and Dulux have opted for a more safe colour pallete for 2018. F&B has launched Drop Cloth, a dark cream that brings warmth to a room.

‘We’ve named this colour Drop Cloth in honour of all the painters and decorators who have worked with Farrow & Ball paints for so long, as it’s the traditional name for a dust sheet. The colour has a subtle touch of mystery about it’

Drop Cloth is a great backdrop to put on your walls, allowing for stronger accents and accesories of colour to stand out and compliment. We love this colour for its subtle and understated finish. 

Dulux bring us Heart Wood, a warm neutral tone with a touch of heather. Combine with other natural colours for a relaxed,  balanced space or try navy blue and gold for a luxury feel. This colour can cover a large space and not feel overwhelming, and would actually work in any room.