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Do you need some advice from an enthusiast rather than an expert? Then you've come to the right place! I have no professional qualifications in interior design and nor do I ever pretend that I have. What I do have though is a love of decorating and a passion for finding the cheap and easy way to decorate property. I have been involved in the refurbishment and design of a number of vacation properties and I am happy to share what I have learnt. |
Is there an element of your interior design decor that you are having a problem with? Please use the form at the bottom of the page to send me your question next time you need some advice.
I have listed here some of the questions I have recently answered.
Can you give me advice on Tuscan Decorating?
How should I be arranging furniture in my living room?
What color schemes would you suggest?
Bedroom colors? Please help me pick the right wall colors
What colour should I choose for my laminate floor?
Kitchen colors help - can I mix brass and stainless steel?
How do I create a 'Moulin Rouge' themed romantic bedroom?
What should I do with this plant shelf?
Where should I start with outdoor decor?
What is the best way to keep my sofa stain free?
What colors will go with my black leather furniture?
Living room decorating help - what colors should I choose?
Window treatment ideas! How do I deal with a 3 door window?
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Covering Problem Bulkhead Ceiling
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Colour Selection
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Abstract Art
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Chalet Furniture
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House Exterior Colours
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Family Room Too Big!!
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Hanging Pictures Without Damaging The Wall
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Decorating Pillars For First Large Party
I'm about to throw my first party for about 100 guest.
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Boring Tan Living Room
My living room is painted all white. I have a tan couch, tan chair, and tan recliner.
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Trouble With Color Selection!
We are planning to get new carpet and paint in the living room.
We would like a medium gray carpet - tired of the browns!
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Are Oil Paintings Out Of Fashion?
I have some beautiful landscape and still life oil paintings that hung in my parents home and was wondering if this type of art work is "out" for decorating? …
Can I Hang Three Art Pictures Together?
I have a wall that is 100" wide and three art pictures measuring 20.5" wide each. Do you think three would be too many on that size wall?
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Kitchen Soffit Decor Ideas
I have soffits above my kitchen cabinets.
My cabinets are light washed maple and the wall soffit is a creamy white, the same color as the rest of the …
Where Should I Put My Bedroom TV?
I need some advice please. I am newly married - since July 2010 - and this is our first house. We are doing our best to make it comfortable and romantic …
The Little Rental House On The Hill
My name is Tammy, I'm originally from Texas, my husband works in the Oil & Gas Industry.
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Need Help Covering The Back Of A Bookcase
Me and my co-worker share the same office.
It is a fairly large office and we have lots of furniture. We wanted to somewhat separate the office by …
Coffee and Mocha Colour Scheme
What if I use coffee and mocha color for living room walls?
I think that may be a bit more 'me' than the bright accent colors you suggested.
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Sun Room
My sun room is 12' x 18' and I have a wicker table with chairs near my patio door.
I would like to have a couple of comfy chairs with a small table …
French Country Living Room
I have two, three seater red sofas in my lounge with rolled arms and high backs.
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