Finally, Pantone the colour company has announced that Tangerine 17-1463 TCX as the colour of 2012. What is the meaning of orange? Orange is a power colour, an element of encouragement and action. Orange is the colour of creativity, ambition and drive that stimulates creative thinking and enthusiasm, the willingness to embrace new ideas with enjoyment and a sense of exploration.

As the global economy slowly and is  turning around, Tangerine is a bold, spirited hue, that, in essence, is meant to offer a boost of energy and encouragement to keep forging ahead. It is one of the healing colours and is said to increase the craving for food. It also stimulates enthusiasm and creativity. Tangerine/Tango means vitality with endurance. People who like orange/tangerine/tango are usually thoughtful and sincere.

Tangerine is a great choice for accessories in any interior space and even accent walls. Put some tangerine in your life when you want to spice things up, when you want to become more involved in something, increase creativity and when you want new things.

Open plan living is not a new trend, has been around for ages and continues to be popular way of living today in modern homes. In recent years we’ve seen programmes on TV showing home renovations could be where they knock two rooms into one or in some cases convert a garage into living space. On any renovation project professional advise and guidance is required in order to follow building regulations.

Keeping curtains, flooring and bedlinen plain will allow accent colours to show off, while maintaining the room’s sense of calm. Be creative here remember you want your guest to feel at home and you can make this room room special and luxurious. Storage is key, provide bed side tables with draws will be ideal, and wardrobe space for your guests to store their clothing whilst they are staying with you. A storage Ottoman placed at the end of the bed can be used as extra seating space or  can be utilized as a luggage rack.

Enough lighting is important, add table lamps or reading lights for your guest room. Clear the room of any clutter and place appropriate accessories, like a clock and stack of your favourite books, at the bedside for their enjoyment. And the all important “the nibbles” guest like to nibble just like everyone else. You can place wrapped snacks, fresh fruit or cookies and a bottle of water in the guest room. Finally place a vase of fresh flowers in the room

This practical and useful gift is ideal for everyone, individuals and couples. Keeping warm this winter is a concern for many people and it’s not only the elderly that are finding it difficult to pay ever increasing fuel bills.

Throws come in all shapes, sizes, colours, patterns and fabrics, enabling you to select them as Christmas gifts which people can appreciate throughout the winter and into spring. Plain, neutral colour is a safe choice. Creams, ivory, whites and tans will compliment virtually all interior design styles.

Think about your gift selections this year and choose soft furnishings that you know will come in handy, be appreciated and above all will last for years to come

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From ancient times, Egyptian civilization we have seen many decorative arts on walls of monuments and palaces. Using stencil is also a common art used in generation after generation. The colours and patterns used can be aesthetic and depends on individual choice, as folk art stencil art can be used for story telling in children rooms. They key to this art form is using interesting and bright colours to brighten up the walls.

Stencils are an alternative to wallpaper, they are durable, easy to use and cost effective. Stencils are versatile, and the decorative possibilities are endless, you can stencil cupboards, back splashes, doors, mirrors and lamp shades.

Heading: The type of heading dictates the whole appearance of the window treatment. It is also important to use the right style of heading to match the style of your room.

Fabric: The shape of the curtains and the fabric you choose will largely depend on personal taste, but most important that both should suit the style and proportions of the room where they are to be hung.
Curtains also look best hung to the floor rather than to the bottom of the window sill.
Seek professional if you are not sure of the look you are trying to achieve.

Plain natural fabrics retain a freshness and timeless elegance and will suit any contemporary scheme. Prints can look fantastic and will add vibrancy, colour and character to any room.
Fortunately, beautiful window treatments can be achieved without the use of expensive fabrics even plain calico and ticking can appear opulent given the right finishing touches.

We’ve now launched our soft furnishings line!