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Top 5 Sofas Of The Moment

Whilst we crack on with the rest of the house, I can only dream of a new sofa so here’s my top 5 sofas which one day, maybe, might be one of my own eventually…

Top 5 Sofas Of The Moment
  1. The Chorlton

The colour, the shape. What is not to love about Rose & Grey’s Chorlton Sofa? Don’t tell the others but this might be tipping as my current favourite.

2. Basecamp

This one is SO sexy. I am obsessed with the cord. Sadly it’s a lot of money and comes all the way from Denmark but it doesn’t stop me admiring from afar.

Basecamp Sofa from Make Nordic

Basecamp Sofa from Make Nordic

3. Cenova

Large, low and wide. The description says it all. Cenova is all about the comfort which is exactly what we need after squashing onto our current sofa for Netflix binges for the whole of lockdown.

4. Swyft Model 03

The advertising campaign for this one has worked. It pops up on my feed on a daily basis and I fall in love everytime I see it. I just wish it came in more colours.

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5. Nygard

This screams luxury and I love the colour. The asymmetrical shape is also making my heart sing.

So which one is your favourite? Comment below!

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Looking for Inspiration for the Brighter Months

 Clear out the cupboards, bag all the winter woollies and prepare for that trip to the skip; it’s time for the spring clean to take effect! 

Schools are about to reopen in March (fingers crossed) and the sun is making its grand return, so naturally this is where we start shaping up the home for the year ahead even if you are still set to work from home.

 So if you are like a lot of homeowners looking to spring into action on the home front, what kinds of things can we look at to brighten up our lives for the year ahead?

 

Effective Mood Lighting

 With the days set to get longer and we near that period where the sun stays out until 10pm, we find that we will not be using as much lighting as we have over the winter months. 

This could also play a hand in your design by changing to some mood lighting or artful lighting pieces. As you won’t be using room lights or lamps as much as you were, you can choose energy efficient lighting or even candle lights when it does get dark, saving you some extra money through the summer.

 

Take up the Rug

 Your rug has probably provided plenty of warmth during the cold nights, but as things get warm you won’t want that providing even more warmth.

Roll it up and store it away, otherwise if you no longer feel it to be a required part of the room you can look into alternatives. Carpets are great but hey take a lot of care, and no doubt they have had their fair share of extra attention in the past year due to all that time at home. 

There is fantastic durability within luxury wood effect vinyl flooring that not only provides the comfort and style, but also greatly reduces those instances of clean up due to anti stain, anti-scratch and water resistance. It’s a relatively cheap option too, but not on quality.

 If you want a floor that's durable and stylish you should check out lowest price Amtico flooring.

 

Provide Under Stair Storage with a New Life

 A lot of people tend to have that under stairs storage space as a place for shoes, coats, umbrellas and those boxes of items you just have not found a use for yet. 

Why not find a unique solution for that storage space by providing it with an organised alternative use such as a small office space or a learning area for your kids. It sounds a little crazy but decluttering that area and installing a small desk in there with a chair can provide a unique space for getting your work done away from family activity or a room simply to hold Zoom meetings away from the usual distractions around the house.

 Simple small ideas that play a big part in freshening up your home for the year ahead, from use of space to installing the cheapest Amtico flooring in the UK, and the best Amtico Signature and Spacia flooring, to saving on those electricity costs for the year ahead.

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Quick & Easy Shelf Update

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Full disclosure that this was done as part of a collaboration with Dulux using previously gifted paint but I wanted to share as it can be done with literally any paint you have lying around. 

We bought these Ikea picture shelves when we first moved in 4 years ago. They went up on the walls before we even bought any furniture. Slowly slowly, I am changing up the living room and introducing more colour so the Spiced Honey paint seemed to be the perfect choice. I have a few cushions and prints in similar tones so I knew it wouldn't look out of place.

If in doubt, paint a bit of card and hold it up against the wall colour you already have to check if it works together. 

Proof that the shelves were up before the furniture - Jan 2016

Proof that the shelves were up before the furniture - Jan 2016

The paint was Dulux Quick Dry Satinwood which can also be used on metal - hello radiators! I didn't need a primer, I just gave them a good clean and a little sand where they had chipped. It only took two coats for full coverage so it was all done and dusted within an afternoon.

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Once dry and rehung, it's my time to style them. As most of you know by now, I love to style these shelves with a mixture of objects and prints, and changing the items up is a sure fire way to make a room look refreshed without spending a penny. 
I bought in some of the warmer toned prints to sit alongside a few objects. The prints I have removed have all been re-homed around the house, updating many rooms at once without even realising it. 

So that’s it! A quick and easy way to instantly update shelves using things you already have lying around the house. I’d love to know what you’re planning to upcycle in your home. Comment here or DM me on Instagram :)

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