Interior Design

Design Trend: A Room of One’s Own

 Design Trend: A Room of One’s Own

Ladies Dressing Rooms and Gentleman’s Study at evitavonni:

Personalised space is a current trend and what better than to have the ultimate in ‘His ‘n Hers’ zones with a ladies dressing room and a gentleman’s study?
Having a space to relax in that is completely tailored to your style and lifestyle is the very definition of modern luxury.

Senior Interior Designer at evitavonni Kate Williams comments: “For the lady of the house, the dressing room is certainly back in vogue:

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Sunway’s Guide To Choosing Window Blinds

 Sunway’s Guide To Choosing Window Blinds

2010 will be an exciting time with more people looking to make the most of their current homes to really maximise their appeal.

It’s important that not only does a window have the impressive ‘wow factor’ aesthetically, but work from a practical perspective too.

With summer on its way, now is the time to invest in window coverings and filtering strong sunlight and heat reflection, are two of the main issues during the summer months. Blinds also provide a neat, decorative solution to window styling.

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Read more about : Venetian Blinds, Vertical Blinds, Window Blinds

La Redoute Welcomes Zara Home Onboard

 La Redoute Welcomes Zara Home Onboard


There is now a dedicated area on the La Redoute website for Zara Home, featuring more than 250 inspiring home products – and there is also an adorable Zara Home Kids range.

Together with La Redoute’s own fabulous new homes collection for Spring / Summer 2010, it has never been easier or more rewarding to brighten up your home, with the very latest in affordable and effortless Continental style.

In our picture is the charming ZARA HOMES Moramia Pack of 2 pillowcases £23.99 and Duvet Cover £49.99.

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Read more about : Bedlinen, Cushions, Glassware, Home Interiors, Tableware

Art Nouveau Inspired Appliqué Embroidery

 Art Nouveau Inspired Appliqué Embroidery

House Couturier’s beautiful collection of appliqué embroidery is based on Chinese and Art Noveau inspired imagery and the gorgeous trims look stunning on runners, curtain trims as well as chair backs and footstools.

The appliqué embroidery trim panels can be used for upholstery, soft furnishings and curtain leading edges. They feature textured embroidered florals and Chinese style illustrations in velvet, satin and wool.

A wide range of colours, fabrics and designs are available. The appliqué panels create a stylish contrast when featured on a curtain’s leading edge, or use on a runner to add pattern to an otherwise neutral bedroom scheme.

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Read more about : Curtain Fabric, Cushions, Home Interiors, Wall Hangings, Window Blinds

Clocks Going Forward

 Clocks Going Forward

Why not freshen up your home and give it a fresh ‘face’ for Spring?

There’s no better time to find yourself a new clock than Sunday 28th March, when the clocks go forward an hour. Don’t forget!

Whether you prefer traditional mantle clocks, or modern funky wall clocks, there’s sure to be a ‘face’ that stands out from the crowd for you!

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40inch Sony 3DTV – With 2 Pairs of Sony 3D Glasses

 40inch Sony 3DTV - With 2 pairs of Sony 3D Glasses

M&S has announced that the new Sony 40inch 3DTV along with two pairs of Sony 3D glasses, will be available in their stores from June 21st.

Steve Hughes, M&S head of technology, comments:

‘3DTV is as big an evolution as colour was in the 70’s and it is set to transform home viewing across the world.

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Get Creative With Cushions For Spring & Summer

 Get Creative With Cushions For Spring & Summer

Infuse a hint of creativity into your home with the stylish new spring/summer collection of cushions from occa-home.

From exotic silk and cashmere to edgy leather and suede, occa-home’s inhouse design team has sourced an ecclectic mixture of tactile cushions, to suit every possible scheme.

Each individual design has been grouped into one of six looks – fancy, funky, comfy, nautical, vintage and summer fresh.

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Special Treats For Easter From John Lewis

 Special Treats For Easter From John Lewis

Spring into action with John Lewis’s delightful ideas for Easter. Have fun decorating your home with charming decorations and be tempted with delicious chocolate gifts.

For example:

Portmeirion – Portmeirion has created the colourful Secret Garden range of porcelain tableware exclusively for John Lewis.
Secret Garden Cake Stand, Dia.21cm. Beautifully decorated with birds, plants and flowers. A choice of 11 useful pieces. £29.50.

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Forbo Makes A Splash With Flotex Flocked Flooring

 Forbo Makes A Splash With Flotex Flocked Flooring

Flotex is suitable for any room in the home, including bathrooms and kitchens.

It is stain resistant, 100% waterproof and due to its highly effective integral antimicrobial treatment, Sanitizedâ„¢, this flooring also offers consistent protection against bacteria, moulds and stale odour development.

Flotex is also the only flocked floor covering to have been awarded the British Allergy Foundation’s Seal of Approval.

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Silent Gliss Send Their Panel Glide Round the Bend

 Silent Gliss Send Their Panel Glide Round the Bend

When Panel Glide was first launched over 20 years ago it was new and innovative, now Silent Gliss have come up with a panel glide that can literally go round the bend.

Flex – The new Panel Glide Generation. Corners become soft curves with the new panel glide systems from Silent Gliss:

Innovative technology allows the panels to glide round bends – totally silent and in virtually any radius. Even when used as a visual room divider it is a design statement; removing any limit to your creativity.

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