There’ll be many decisions to make, and utmost in your mind will be home attic installation. You want to jump straight to colours and textures and imagine yourself studying the stars through your attic window. But before all that, you need to contemplate budget, check if an attic conversion comes under permitted development, and accept that if you’re going to do this, you might as well do it properly, not just for today but for the future, and that means exploring home attic insulation trends in interior design.

Home attic insulation so you can get the most out of your space

What do you need from the extra space your home attic insulation will give you? Is it your new home office? Is your partner vying for a games room? Has an in-law been dropping hints for their own guest bedroom with an ensuite? Is your eldest child wanting the same thing? Forget the home office. You’ll carry on working on a crate under the stairs. This attic is going to be your art studio!

Modern home attic insulation trends 

Forget foam, fibreglass and, er, asbestos. Home attic insulation trends have eco-friendly energy and money saving alternatives for you.

Recycled denim is just one of them. Some enterprising soul has taken the waste produced from denim manufacture and turned it into a highly effective insulator not just for temperature but also for sound. Then there’s the much thinner Aerogel, which is especially useful when space is at a premium, such as for smaller attics or if the attic is to have multiple purposes so a bulkier home attic insulation isn’t on the cards. Aerogel is also four times more effective than traditional insulators. Unfortunately, these benefits are reflected in the price. If your attic is where you’ll be spending most of your time, it might be worth it to invest in this modern home attic insulation.

However, if your budget can’t stretch to the latest space age technology (which is how Aerogel came to be developed in the first place) there are other home attic insulation options.

Home attic insulation trends for your windows

When it comes to insulating your dorma windows, the scope of blinds and curtains available is yours for the asking. Thick heavy curtains are always going to offer excellent home attic insulation. If you require something more compact for space, Perfect Fit cellular blinds are the winner. Their honeycomb design traps air to keep you warm, and the reflective backing on the fabric will reflect heat away in the hot summer months. In their Perfect Fit frames, cellular blinds are neat as a pin as well as being highly effective home attic insulators.

For a multi-purpose space, you may find you need to double up on the window dressings. Curtains or cellular blinds will keep you well insulated, while stylish real or faux wood Venetian blinds allow you more control over how much light you let in. Two window dressings for one window may seem extravagant but it’s a practical solution, especially if your attic is to be a multi-purpose space.

Home attic insulation for your Velux windows made very easy

Velux have made ordering Velux blinds as easy as possible, and when it comes to home attic insulation, their thermal range fills the role perfectly.

On the frame of a Velux window, usually at the top and on the right, is a code. This code means you don’t have to faff about with a tape measure to ensure you have the correct measurements. The code determines the exact size you need. You just need to select the colour you want and you, and the home attic insulation for your windows, are sorted.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for in the Velux range, you’re still in luck. With our bespoke service, we can advise you and supply you with the best blinds to give you the home attic insulation as well as the shade, privacy and style you need in your santuary/home office/guest bedroom/art studio – whoever wins the right to the converted and insulated attic will have some big decisions to make.

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Perhaps you’re okay with the unvarnished truth, that you’re a slob and you’re not bothered what your surroundings look like as long as it’s warm and there’s room for your five thousand piece jigsaw puzzle.  But we are multi-faceted human beings and the joy of using accent pieces is that you can say a lot about yourself with as little as you wish. As well as allowing you to express yourself and make the most of your space, an accent piece can suit your needs with a practical function, as well as making your chill zone a decorative and relaxing place to be.

Accent pieces compliment your decor

So you have a puzzle table big enough for that five thousand piece jigsaw. That is your accent piece! Surely your hobby matches your taste in decor? Not to profile you … Okay, I’m profiling you. The person who wants to spend their evenings putting a five thousand piece jigsaw together likes the quiet life. You embrace challenges and you’re also very patient. You love a comfy and cosy vibe. Your accent piece, if it hasn’t already, will lead you to burnt orange and mellow brown and big comfy chairs on thick carpets and rugs. By letting your passion guide you in your choice of accent piece, you’ve made yourself a home.

Accent pieces are decorative

Decorative pieces can be anything, from artwork and photos to a living wall courtesy of a display of plants. Your accent piece can liven up your space, show off what you love, and be a talking point and therefore an entryway into the very depths of your soul.

Alternatively, you could just have fun with texture and colour. Faux fur throws or brightly coloured cushions are accent pieces that will give two very different impressions of the same sofa. With accent pieces, you can change the feel of your room to suit each season with very little outlay. That’s how you make accent pieces work for you.

Accent pieces are practical

You need shade, you need privacy, so why not let your curtains, blinds or drapes be your accent piece just by doing what they were going to do anyway?

First, let’s address the elephant in that sentence. Curtains or drapes? It turns out there’s a difference. Drapes are usually made from heavier material and pool on the floor. No, seriously, that’s a drape, not a curtain. So it turns out drapes were made to be accent pieces. Even a plain fabric will make a statement hanging like that. And what better way to insulate yourself on a cold winter’s night than drawing those velvet-red drapes to keep the chill at bay?

Curtains and blinds make an impact as accent pieces too, with patterns and textures galore available. Roman blinds are an accent piece in and of themselves, combining a classic style of blind with a modern fabric and pattern. And your blinds could be quite the talking point if they’re practical but attractive like Duo Vision blinds, or are practical and chic like Allusion blinds. When it comes to accent pieces, blinds will deliver above and beyond.

Accent pieces call for boldness

Accent pieces are an opportunity to experiment. Have you been dreaming of copper-coloured ceilings, all the better to accentuate the glow from your chandeliers? Have you also been stopped in your tracks from living this dream because you fear what the neighbours will say? So maybe you’ll start with some burnt orange cushions, so close to traditional terra cotta, who on earth would kick up a fuss over that? Something shiny then can sneak in, some candlesticks perhaps. How classic. Now that deep purples and blues cover your furnishings, it’s time to bring everything sumptuously together and get that copper ceiling to top it all off.

Accent pieces can bring a room to life, give it a focal point, or lead to a whole new outlet for you to express yourself in your home. It’s time for you to have fun with accent pieces.

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While we ponder for several hours over which bargain to snatch up to save 50p, we decide to buy a house within seconds. Minutes later, we’re imagining our first Christmas in our new home, where we’ll put the tree, how we’ll be baking gingerbread cookies in the kitchen and figuring out how much Baileys and wine can be stored in the drinks cooler the former owners are leaving behind.

Since I have no idea where the Christmas tree is going. I’d better write on as I’m in desperate need of tips for that first Christmas in my new home.

Getting the house ready for your first Christmas in your new home

New window dressings are usually a must in a new home, unless you’re that enamoured of the former owner’s taste. But are you only now discovering interesting things about the boiler you’ve inherited? Do you not have double glazing on all the windows? You might want to consider cellular blinds. With their honeycomb design, they’ll help keep the heat in so you can have a toasty first Christmas in your new home. Classic curtains or elegant Roman blinds are also good contenders, as they keep draughts at bay and give your new home a Christmassy cosy feel.

Where will the tree go for your first Christmas in your new home?

Celebrating your first Christmas in your new home can be full of pitfalls. You have a new space to navigate and decorate, on the one hand with permanent decor, and on the other with temporary lights, tinsel and crepe streamers. New decorations may be called for. And how are you for electrical points? Can the tree’s fairy lights be safely plugged in without causing a trip hazard? And let’s just say it right now, friends and family will probably gift you with a ‘first Christmas in your New Home’ ornament so leave plenty of room on the tree for them all.

Start new traditions for your first Christmas in your new home

New house, new traditions – Who are you going to be in this new environment? With yet another year coming to an end, what better time to reinvent yourself? Don’t wait until the new year. That’s a terrible time for resolutions. Either start your resolutions in the Spring, at the start of a literal new year, or just do it now!

Will you initiate a bauble swap as a way to introduce yourself to your new neighbours? Maybe you wish to put your new kitchen to use and make jam as homemade gifts for everyone. How about wreath making? Do you really have so much time on your hands? There’s always time for cheese, so a cheese and wine party will be a great new tradition to kick off your first Christmas in your new home.

Make peace with your new neighbours for your first Christmas in your new home

After you’ve sent your lactose-intolerant neighbours to their bathrooms, maybe you don’t want to provoke them further by revealing your 10,000 outdoor lights Santa Extravaganza!

What’s the vibe of the neighbourhood? Are you looking to rebel or fit in? It’s your home, your sanctuary and you need to be you. Maybe we should have met the neighbours prior to moving. That should be a thing. Find the right neighbours, not the right house!

Practical tips for your first Christmas in your new home

Do your friends and family even know where to find you for your first Christmas in your new home? Now’s the perfect time to ghost people you don’t want to hear from again. For those you still wish to associate with, make sure they have your new address. Then you can happily exchange litter – I mean, Christmas cards and wish each other season’s greetings and a happy 2025!

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Winter interior design trends that aren’t necessarily trends

I put it to you that winter interior design trends to create a cosy feel are more about your own personal tastes and psychological drives, as opposed to fashion trends themselves. What makes you feel cosy?

I doubt I’m alone feeling cosy by being physically warm. Whether it’s a blankie or one of those electrically charged ponchos I’ve heard good things about, feeling toasty means feeling cosy. On the subject of toast, crumpets make me feel cosy. So does having a cat in my lap, although her tiny but sharp claws tearing at my skin can detract from the experience.

Ideally, you’ll have functioning central heating and double glazing to keep you cosy. You can add an extra level of insulation to your windows with highly practical and attractive cellular blinds. Their honeycomb design traps air to keep you warm. Available in a range of colours, you can keep up with winter interior design trends by choosing from a smokey grey to a Tuscan hue. Cosy indeed.

Winter interior design trends are about colour, pattern and texture

Layers, people, layers! You’ll be layering up before leaving the house, and when you return home you can sink between layers of soft knitted blankets, faux fur throws and velvet cushions.

Plummy purple, burnt orange and emerald green will ease you into the splendour you deserve. Deep earthy colours like terracotta or forest green will help keep the chill at bay. If that’s all a bit bold for you, dusty pinks, sage greens and other muted tones will still bring comfort as you snuggle under your angora throw.

Texture and pattern will add personality and therefore warmth to your winter interior design trends. Wallpaper may add only a thin extra layer of insulation in practical terms, but in flavour it adds character and depth. If you don’t care for patterned wallpaper, textured wallpaper can be a great option.  In linen or suede, textured wallpaper will bring a warm ambience and a subtle beauty, perfect as a winter interior design trend, like winter itself, apparently bare, but there’s so much to love when you really look.

Curtains are an obvious choice for winter interior design. They don’t just add insulation to your home, they add a touch of luxury. Indulgence is cosiness, and never out of fashion, especially when it comes to winter interior design trends.

The aromas of winter interior design trends

Winter interior design trends smell! Of orange and cinnamon and cloves. Who doesn’t want to wake up to the smell of baking bread and coffee on a cold chilly morning? And so we’re back to toast. And crumpets.

As for that aroma coming from your fire burner or open log fire, cedar wood, oak and birch will lift and comfort you as you huddle around the naked flames in your home. For further fire hazards, don’t forget scented candles. Winter interior design trends are about feeling cosy, and safe, so don’t leave those kids and pets by themselves around those flames.

Get cosy with winter interior design trends in lighting 

Winter is cold, miserable and dark, so let’s use that. Aren’t things more cosy because we’ve just come in from all that unpleasantness? As soon as the clocks fall backwards, that’s when tiny twinkly lights should come out, to light your way and bring joy to your home. Candles, with or without scent, bring beauty, ambience and a surprising amount of light.

Strategically placed lamps will create soft yellow and amber glows wherever you wish their gentle pools of light to gather. To finish this classic look, how about some shutter blinds for your windows? Stylish through all times, shutting those blinds against the cold night will make your winter interior design all the more cosy, and right on trend.

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But is the very idea of yellow interior design simply too much? How about a shade that suits the season more, like a nice warming mustard, or perhaps a sumptuous dark gold?

However you wish to counter winter’s icy fingers, a yellow interior design will help warm you up. And promote creativity, yet induce calm, while also inspiring you. As usual with these things, it’s not so much the colour itself but the tint or shade you bring into your yellow interior design that will lift your mood, bring serenity to your space and match your existing decor.

Yellow interior design to lighten your mood

Reds, oranges and of course yellows pump up your energy and your happiness levels. All three combined might also give you a migraine, so it’s possible you may need a bright vibrant yellow to lift your mood, but only in small doses.

A cheery yellow is just the thing for a front door. What could be more welcoming? Keep that yellow going in your hall, so it can bring a smile to your face as you leave for work, or a welcome huzzah when coming home from a horrible day at the office.

A dark blue will offset your jolly-inducing yellow interior design, and a grey will calm it down a bit. And if you want the happiest hallway in the street, then let rip with the reds and oranges to make your yellow interior design quite the feast for the senses, and an antidote to the blues.

Yellow interior design for a north-facing room

The colour of sunshine is just what a north-facing room needs. Keep the colour combinations light too, to give this dull room a fighting chance. Add some bejewelled tones to both brighten the room and warm it up. Chrome for contrast or brass and copper accoutrements to match will help pull the room together, all thanks to yellow interior design.

Yellow interior design for a child’s room – or your home office!

Are you called upon to come up with creative solutions for your boss? Do you want your child to reveal their inner Jackson Pollock? Yellow is the answer to both these conundrums. Lemony zest tastes great, makes your floors shine and will keep yours and your child’s brain firing on all cylinders. When you need to strike a serious mood for Zoom meetings, turn your computer to face the duck egg blue wall of your office. Or turn your child towards their sky-blue wall for nap time. Yellow interior design is nothing if not versatile.

Yellow interior design is for the bold!

You better believe yellow interior design is for the bold. If you want to splash gold all over the place, have long flowing gold velvet curtains to go with the gold chandelier and gold cushions, you can break it up and still keep things warm with deep complimentary colours such as burgundy, cherry or garnet. Yes, yellow and red don’t have to be a headache-inducing combination.

For a softer but still very yellow extravaganza, softer tints will bring the mellow yellow is associated with. A very warm white with plenty of yellow in it will keep things cosy and smart.

Yellow interior design is for the judicious

A little bit of yellow interior design goes a long way, so by making yellow a refreshing accent colour, you can make several small impactful bursts of joy.

A neat and discreet roller blind with a touch of a yellow pattern can add a subtle distinction to your space. A cellular blind in pale gold will add gentle warmth in winter, keep you literally warm, and merge with the sunlight and help keep you cool in summer. If you want something more vibrant yet in moderate doses, you could indulge in some yellow for some Roman blinds. With a range of fabrics to choose from, from soft to brilliant yellows, plain, textured or patterned, you’ll find yellow interior design, whether on a big or small scale, might actually be your thing.

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Make money with glam home decor on a budget

There’s a neatness to glam. Glam isn’t sweatpants. Glam is put together. I’m saying you need to declutter. What you can’t sell via apps, online marketplaces and car boot sales can go to your local charity shops. What they refuse to take can go in a box to Oxfam. They’ll accept anything. If you’re serious about having glam home decor on a budget, you need to say goodbye to the things you forgot you had and haven’t even thought about for the past ten years.

Achieve glam home decor on a budget with shiny things

Did you keep back some knick-knacks to give them a new lease of glam life? It’s amazing what a spray can of metallic paint can do. There’s no need to spend your budget on sparkly bits and bobs when you can upcycle your own. Instead of duplicating some shop bought fashionable item, you’ll have unique yet familiar objects d’art for your in-crowd to fawn over.

Any shiny or reflective object will bring a literal sparkle to your glam home decor. It’s just one reason why mirrors tick design boxes, ornate frame or not. And how about reflective furniture? Attractive and shiny, but how to achieve that on a budget? Transform your old wooden chest of drawers with a roll of adhesive contact paper or vinyl wrap. Add new handles or knobs and voila, you’ll literally save hundreds of pounds bringing in your glam home decor on a budget.

Make glam home decor on a budget possible with colour

You can save money and get yourself some glam home decor on a budget simply by choosing glam colours. It’s not that any one colour is more glamorous than the rest. It comes down to the tint and shade of colour you choose. Emerald green, ruby red, plummy purple and other bejewelled colours are made for luxuriating in.

If you prefer a more simple approach to colour, then you wont want to overlook the simple and classic glam a monochrome design brings. One colour can do a lot of the heavy lifting for you. For the price of a couple of cans of paint, you can have glam home decor on a budget like the canny person you are.

Accessories will help you realise glam home decor on a budget

Same old couch but new satiny cushions and a couple of faux fur throws transform it into a crucial fixture in your luxurious den. Go crazy with the curtains. From floor to ceiling, your velvet bejewelled curtains will make your room both scrumptious and cosy. How about some Roman blinds to make your windows the most glam windows in town? Heavy, decadent, top quality fabric will cost, but your budget will be well spent on quality and the whole room will be uplifted. Buy quality items that will last as opposed to something cheap that will need replacing sooner rather than later. Broken glamour is a tragedy!

The right shops provide glam home decor on a budget

Have a good wallow at the expensive end of the market and be inspired. Then shop around and you’ll probably find something similar at a reasonable price.

There are all sorts available online, from eBay to Amazon and Marketplace where you can find something surprising and suitable for upcycling. Secondhand stores and auctions will be worth a visit. You can pick up bargains galore. This way, you can all too easily have glam home decor on a budget.

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Will using Feng Shui decor ideas make my life better?

No.

Using Feng Shui decor ideas alone will not make your life better. Used in conjunction with other things, like actually taking action, the principles of Feng Shui will help you focus on what you want. It will play its part in rewiring your neural pathways to become more receptive to opportunities and to be more mindful of how you can make things work for you. So, yes, bringing in shapes and colours that correspond to the element that in turn represents what you want is all part of the plan. Using Feng Shui decor ideas will create a home that reflects your hopes and dreams, and living in that environment will feed into your subconscious and inspire you.

Feng Shui decor ideas to bring calm to your space

Guess what? Decluttering will help keep your space, and therefore your mind, clear of any unnecessary concerns. Soft light colours will bring a serene ambience. Plants introduce beauty, as do water features. A Brazilian TV station once broadcast the image of an aquarium for half an hour a day to test their signal before the channel launched. Once the channel started broadcasting, they found themselves inundated with calls from viewers wanting to know what had happened to the fish show. Watching fish for half an hour at the end of the day is a perfect way to relax, and so can you when you incorporate these Feng Shui decor ideas into your home.

Feng Shui decor ideas for your window dressings

Feng Shui is all about the free flow of energy, so openings like doors and windows should not be blocked. So what kind of window dressing is suitable when you’re trying to bring calm to hearth and home but you still need privacy and shade?

Look to light-coloured window dressings for your feng shui decor ideas. Voiles are the obvious solution. Hang your curtains or blinds outside of the recess, and as high and as wide away from the opening itself. This way you won’t be obstructing the window at all when the widow dressings are open. And if you like heavy opulent curtains, hang them as far outside the recess as your wall will allow. Yes, heavy curtains are allowed. What else will block that negative chi from entering your home? And with a window dressing that big, you may want to go for striking patterns and colours so your window dressing can also pass as wall art. So …

The role of colour and pattern in Feng Shui decor ideas 

The colour of your window dressings will depend on the direction the window faces. Blue or purple are for north-facing windows, green for east-facing, red for south and brown or orange for west-facing windows.

For a pattern, take inspiration from the elements, which will play a major role in your Feng Shui decor ideas. If you need some insight, while lounging in your home office, you’ll want sharp-edged pointy shapes (fire!). If you’re looking to expand your horizons, elongated shapes will assist (wood). For precision, a circular pattern (metal). Need stability? Something squarish (earth – I know.). No air?! Apparently not. These are Feng Shui decor ideas, not a Tarot card reading.

Can the Tarot foretell your future? Of course not. Can they be used as a psychological tool because of all the archetypal imagery in them? Sure. Will working through these issues make you calm? No. There’ll be emotional and physical upheaval as you address all your issues. So thank goodness you used Feng Shui decor ideas to give you somewhere to relax and reclaim your calm.

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How to stop draughts from windows with cheap quick fixes

If your time and budget call for a cheap quick fix to stop draughts from windows, then so be it. They are still effective. They also have their drawbacks. So let’s get this necessity out of the way and then we can enjoy other practical but longer-lasting and more attractive options.

To stop the draughts from windows you can caulk up the holes, but this can be unsightly if done poorly. You’ll also only want to caulk if you are planning never to open that window again. Foam tape is another option, just bung it over the gap. However, this is not a permanent solution, and it can leave a residue on the window frame.

How to stop draughts from windows with money

To stop draughts from windows with money, fold those bills tight and – No. To stop draughts from windows, you can invest in double-glazing. It’s one of those things that border on being a necessity. Yes, you’re looking at several thousands of your hard-earned pounds disappearing from your bank account in one fell swoop, and that’s because of all the advantages double-glazing brings. You’ll be saving heat, and saving money too in the long run. Double glazing also adds value to your property. You’ll be spending money to save money and to stop draughts from windows giving you the chills.

How to stop draughts from windows with style and elegance

When it comes to stopping draughts from windows, curtains are the practical and stylish option. The very idea of drawing thick and heavy luxurious curtains across your windows to protect you from the dark and cold of winter warms the heart and your body. Curtains won’t just warm you, they bring both indulgence and cosiness, and there aren’t many things you can say that about.

Whether you choose one of our fabrics or provide one you’ve sourced yourself, we can whip up the curtains of your dreams. The addition of a lining will also add an extra layer of insulation. Our curtains will enhance your home and stop draughts from your windows with panache.

How to stop draughts from windows with blinds

When it comes to stopping draughts from windows with blinds, there are a couple of styles that will do the job for you: Roman blinds and cellular blinds.

Both of these blinds will need to be hung outside the recess, to ensure they are stopping the draughts from your windows. Roman blinds are made from similar scrummy fabric that we make our curtains from, and will therefore have the same draught-excluding abilities. However, due to their honeycomb design, cellular blinds were literally designed to keep you warm in winter and cool in summer. Available in a wide range of colours, you’re sure to find something that melds beautifully with your decor.

I’ve mentioned hanging the blind outside of the recess to ensure you block the draught from the windows. Another alternative is to hang the blind in the recess and as close to the window as possible. Where you choose to hang your blind will depend on where exactly the draught from your window is coming from.

How to stop draughts from windows with multiple window dressings

Voiles and curtains go together, and so do curtains and blinds. You may need one window dressing to provide privacy and another to allow in enough light, and together they combine to stop draughts from windows. One window dressing can’t necessarily solve all your window/decor/privacy/shade/warmth demands. So it’s okay if you find yourself needing more than one window dressing. Besides, it’s also a fine way to bring opulence into your home.

Whether you choose a temporary quick fix, double glazing, or splash out on some new curtains and blinds to invigorate your home, you can stop draughts from windows and feel comfy and toasty in your home.

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If art itself cannot be defined, then where do we even begin for a blog about different types of wall art? All we know is that it’s the kind of art that can be hung on a wall. (Read on for more profundity of this quality.)

And what if you want to take it up a notch, beyond paintings, posters and photos? Is it time to express a different part of yourself by hanging different types of wall art? Where do you even start when art is something you only know you like when you see it? Here are a few tips, and may inspiration strike!

Different types of wall art allow you to express yourself

Reveal a whole new side of yourself. Indulge your crafty side and spread it all over your walls. Collage? Macrame? Sculpture? Yes, sculpture. Why take up floor space in your petite palace when you’ve got walls? You don’t have to buy those cute mass-produced metallic animal heads. Hang something unique, made by your good self. Let your different type of wall art be truly different. And let’s face it, what’s talent got to do with it? This is about self-expression, not skill. And I’m serious about that.

Different types of wall art can have a function

Why buy a different type of wall art when you can use what you already have? I’m talking about your furnishings. A chair isn’t just a chair, it can be sculpture. Ask any minimalist. Is a red roller blind really that much different from a Rothko? Okay, that’s an overstatement, but a curtain or blind with a colourful botanical print will be as vibrant as any van Gogh. Yes, that is another overstatement. But blinds and curtains made with fabrics of specific prints, textures and patterns have as much vibrancy or simplicity as can be found in the art world, only they’re millions of pounds cheaper!

Do you see shelves as a different type of wall art? They can be. You can combine storage and show off your knick-knacks as if you’re curating a different type of wall art collection. Don’t tell me you’ve just been sticking stuff on shelves?! Re-arrange your bits and pieces and viola! You – yes, you – have created a different type of wall art from your own, you know, stuff.

Do I even have to mention mirrors as a different type of wall art? They come in all shapes and sizes and the same can be said of their frames. So I’m not mentioning mirrors. I won’t insult you.

Different types of wall art for any style of decor

Do you have baronial tastes? Hang a tapestry. Hang it in three modern frames and you’ll have a triptych. You can bring an olde worlde aesthetic with a contemporary twist to your walls.

If you can hang a tapestry, you’re just one step away from hanging a rug. And why not? Why would you want to wear out a beautiful expensive rug by traipsing all over it? See, you can have nice things, and exhibit them as different types of wall art.

Different types of wall art can take up the whole wall!

This type of wall art could be a very large piece of art, but I was thinking more about mural wallpapers. Have you seen mural wallpapers? You can have an entire vista on your wall – on all your walls. Surround yourself with a totally different environment. Watch your soaps from the heart of the jungle, a rose garden, or outer space!

Different types of wall art can bring the outside in

How about a living wall for your living room? Living walls aren’t just for the exterior of buildings. Not only will a living wall be a very different type of wall art, it will also improve the quality of the air you breathe. It’s been well-documented how much nature improves our mental health, so with a living wall you’ll never be far from natural serenity. A living wall also adds insulation and acts as a sound barrier. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more practical, beautiful, healthy and different type of wall art.  And you thought you couldn’t have a garden!

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Before we start, let us delve into why you like green so much.

It’s green, like nature, so you relax. Okay, that was not much of a delve.

How to decorate a green bedroom when you want it all green!

So, you really love green. You want to sleep amongst your green duvet set in your green pyjamas under a green canopy. And you already know that decorating a green bedroom means there’ll be many shades of green involved – but wait! Lime and sage are duelling tones. How about you keep your shades of green reasonably close together? Add a totally different colour for a very poppy accent, and you’ll still have your passion for green on full display in your especially decorated green bedroom.

And don’t forget the doorway. What is this business of painting ceilings and woodwork white? Your bedroom doorway should also be decorated green, to lead you into the green bedroom that is your green haven.

Decorating your bedroom green, or any other one dominant colour, helps blur the edges of your room, and therefore makes a small room appear bigger. It also highlights any furniture you want on display, such as the new bed you treated yourself to since you’ve gone to the effort of decorating your green bedroom, you have quite rightly treated yourself.

How to decorate a green bedroom with a theme

Now that you’ve decided to take the plunge and decorate your bedroom green, you may still be looking for inspiration on how to put your different greens together. Having a theme – like, well, nature – helps. Plants are an obvious accessory for a decorated green bedroom. They may even go to sleep and wake up with you. How’s that for settling your natural rhythm?

For a country feel, add wall panelling. The bed itself could be a statement. The headboard alone can do a lot of the work here. Green and the colours that go with it – from blue to pink – will make it easy for you to throw in some Art Deco-style furniture. Maybe your obsession with Dorothy dictates an homage to the Emerald City. Bejewelled colours always go well together, ruby or otherwise, to see you off into an opulent night of slumber.

Having a theme, from nature to the city, will help you make decisions, as well as marking your decorated green bedroom, and therefore yourself, with a distinct style.

How to decorate a green bedroom and include other colours

Once upon a time, timid souls used to say that blue and green should never be seen. Of course blue and green are beautiful together. Just look at any horizon!

Pink, yellow and orange offer a vibrant and pretty contrast. Brown is a natural neutral to go with your decorated green bedroom, especially in regard to floors (duh) and furniture. Yes, that old fuddy-duddy brown furniture is actually a gorgeous rich brown, maybe with red undertones, adding warmth and cosiness to your decorated green bedroom.

Which window dressings will go in my newly decorated green bedroom?

Faux wooden Venetians are going to look so good in your freshly decorated green bedroom. Not only will they seamlessly blend in with a nature theme, they’re highly durable too. If this is for a children’s green bedroom, be sure to motorise them to avoid the cord becoming a hazard to any child or pet in the vicinity.

If you find Venetian blinds aren’t right for your newly decorated green bedroom, perhaps Duo Vision blinds will fit the bill. Made from delicate fabrics, Duo Vision blinds consist of one sheer and one opaque fabric which slide over each other to give you the same control over light and privacy Venetians give you, perfect for a bedroom.

Roman blinds, both chic and charming, can be made to your specifications. The right set of curtains pulls off being both elegant and cosy. Shutters, whether in green or a complementary colour, offer a modern take on these classic window dressings. However you wish to decorate your green bedroom, we can help with our bespoke blinds, shutters and curtains.

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