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8 Interior Design Rules To Get The Eclectic Look In Your Home

Have you ever walked into someone’s home or browsed Pinterest and been mesmerised by a room that combines wild prints and vibrant colours, plush fabrics, mixed furniture styles, unique textures and unusual artwork? If you f[...]

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A Beginner’s Guide To How To Sell Your House Quickly

1 - Focus On Curb Appeal The first impression of your home starts on the outside. If buyers are unimpressed with your home’s curb appeal, they won’t bother stepping inside. Make sure everything looks picture perfect[...]

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7 Ways To Create A Positive And Happy Home

Life throws many challenges our way, especially right now. How we react to our circumstances plays a huge role in our own happiness. Since I have no control over tomorrow, I thought I’d share some simple tips on how[...]

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8 Simple Ways To Successfully Mix Decor Styles

Want To Mix Different Design Styles? Follow These 8 Simple Interior Design Principles For A Cohesive Home That Looks And Feels Like You. When you look around your home, what do you see?? Is it Coastal Chic, Modern Farmh[...]

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10 Easy Ways To Create A Relaxing Garden Retreat

Brighter days are ahead. I don't know about you by my garden has been my absolute sanctuary over this last year. Show your optimism for the future with a cosy, comfortable outdoor space that greets warm weather and happy[...]

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15 Ways To Make Your Home More Cosy And Reduce Stress

There’s no place like home. Now that staying home is the current reality for most of us, what better time to create a personal sanctuary that holds love, tranquility and peace. Here are a few simple tips for making your[...]

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10 Healthy Habits Working From Home When You Can’t Go Out

The old adage, “everything can change in an instant” is so true and today more than ever. The world is navigating uncharted waters and we’re all in the same crazy boat. Working remotely is a bit of a nightmare when y[...]

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How To Choose The Perfect Grey Paint Colour For Your Home

You know you’re a design junkie when someone talks about “fifty shades of grey” and you immediately hope they’re talking about paint colours.... I hear ya!! Over the past few years, grey has become the new neutral[...]

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How To Decorate Your Home Like A Pro

Even the best made plans can have a spanner thrown into works. Today, I'm going to share decorating ideas for your home by taking you through some common design dilemmas and teaching you how to avoid them. Which One Are You??[...]

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11 Easy Feng Shui Bedroom Layout Ideas To Get More Sleep

We all have our personal opinion of how we want our bedroom to look and feel. Some people like crisp sheets and a simple cover on the bed, while others prefer to be cocooned in a fluffy duvet with oversized pillows and a plus[...]

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[SAVE] Want to think like a designer? Read on 👇 The first part of the 'think like a designer' recipe is: The sponge, The filling and The icing..... When you're at the icing, we need to bring in a little geometry...... need to start thinking about your home as a collection of vignettes! So, let’s jump in….. If I’ve got you all “vign what??? Let’s look at what a vignette actually is. Put simply, a vignette is a grouping of objects, it’s as simple as that….. well, kind of. A vignette is essentially a curated scene and collection of objects and items around your home normally arranged on surfaces such as console tables, coffee tables, bedside cabinets, dining tables, bookcases and so on, any horizontal surface. A vignette is a mixture of items and collections. To create an interesting and stylish display you’ll often group items of different sizes, shapes, colours, textures and purposes. One of the great things about creating little styled pockets, they’re super easy and inexpensive to change as and when you feel the urge (perfect for any serial faffers amongst us)! You’re essentially creating a ‘still life’, and as in art, the beauty of a still life lies in the differences of the objects. The perfect 4 step vignette formula..... 👉 Height + Anchor 👉 Weight 👉 Lines 👉 Organic Drop an emoji in the comments if you'd like to grab the details, the formula and the process to these 4 steps, I'll wing it right over! 💕 #mydiymydecor #cornerofmyhome #myhomevibe #brightboldhome #myeclectichome #myscandinavianhome #mygorgeousgaff #cornerofmyhome #mymidcenturymix #mymodernfarmhouse #mybohoabode #myhomedesign #interiorboom #myspaceanddecor #sassyhomestyle #spotlightonmyhome #myfabhome #styleithappy #myhometrend #rockininteriors

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Why You Shouldn’t Design Alone [READ 👇 + SAVE] I was chatting with Julie over zoom this morning, Julie is in my team and there isn't much done in my business that’s done alone, it’s a group effort and collaboration. I've had some lovely DM's recently giving advice to home designers, budding pros and those working in the industry, and it’s got me thinking. It's easy to think of interior design as a lone profession, that you're making all the decisions, or that you need to know every single thing. The truth is no one is really ever designs alone. You are always learning, I’ve been learning for over a decade and it will be a very sad day if that ever stops. You are always asking, always talking to people and collaborating. Every. Single. Day. Why? Because that’s how you get the best out of things. You do not need to know it all. And thinking that you need to, well that might be your downfall, there is so much power in collaboration, it’s how you find new (maybe even and better) ways, it’s how you expand your knowledge. And it’s how you create a beautiful home, the easy way. By not trying to do it alone. I’m so passionate about the things we've created in our courses, clubs and groups. It fills my heart so much that we're helping people that are struggling, it's so much more than interior design. This is not just another generic online design course guys, we don't leave you to figure this all out alone. It's a passionate community that cares about your life, your family + your home. It's me and my team and some epic women in your living rooms and bedrooms, getting you unstuck. Swipe to see what a few of the beautiful people in The Home Design Toolkit think. And if this sounds like the kind of community, collaboration, love + support you need in your home, join us in the bio. ❤️ #rockininteriors #makeityourown #howihometoday #myhomevibes #interiors4all #howwedwell #howihome #myhomedesign #moderncottage #

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Want to learn how to think like a designer? Let's get baking. 👇 If you've been trying to bring your space together, but struggling with a little overwhelm, it's a good idea to think of the design process in layers, rather than trying to pull it all together as a whole from the get go. Thinking about it this way gives you a set of decisions to begin with, that you can develop in chunks, making the process more manageable. There are three layers to the perfect room recipe, let's get baking. Layer 1 - The Sponge The sponge is your foundational layer, basically all the surfaces: the walls, the floor, the ceiling, the woodwork, the backdrop and sets the stage for what comes next. Layer 2 - The Filling Once you've decided on all your surfaces, you can now introduce the next step and think about your filling layer the furniture and lighting. Layer 3 - The Icing And your final layer of decision making process. This layer contains all the finishing touches and the elements that give your room personality and make it feel like a home. This layer contains all you easier to switch around stuff, the accessories, the fabrics, the window treatments etc. Layer 1 + 2 are the most important to get right, these are the bigger decisions and the ones that you’re stuck with for a while after you’ve made them, the not so easy to change. Layer 3 can of course be decided in completeness at the get go, but it is also something that can be developed over time organically. Don't need to put so much pressure on yourself to complete this layer straight away, I promise you have more life if you take your time/ This is part one of how to think like a designer, part two is coming soon. Get your camera at the ready. Have you created designs in your home by layering it up? Let me know in the comments if this is a process you have or will use. 👇 #mydiymydecor #cornerofmyhome #myhomevibe #brightboldhome #myeclectichome #myscandinavianhome #mygorgeousgaff #cornerofmyhome #mymidcenturymix #mymodernfarmhouse #mybohoabode #myhomedesign #interiorboom #myspaceanddecor #sassyhomestyle #spotlightonmyhome #myfabhome #styleithappy #myhometrend #rockininteriors

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[SWIPE 👉] Are you a lover of wild prints and vibrant colours, plush fabrics, mixed furniture styles, unique textures and unusual artwork? If so, you probably appreciate eclectic design. While it may seem like an eclectic look is easily achieved by mixing a bunch of your favourite things together to create one quirky, harmonious space.... It’s not quite as simple as it may seem. To create an eye-catching eclectic space that takes ordinary to extraordinary heights and looks beautiful without looking cluttered..... SWIPE for how to create an eclectic look in your home. Head back a few weeks for part one, and let me know below, a Are you a lover of the eclectic look? Or do you want some more tips? Comment below! Natalie xx #eclectichome #eclecticdecor #eclecticstyle #eclecticinteriors #eclectichome

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