Interior Design

Image via   They say, "first impressions count", and this couldn't be closer to the truth when it comes to the curb appeal of a home, I don't just mean the home you pour your heart and soul into, it is just as important for a rental or house you want to sell, to have a great first impression. Being a home owner and landlord, I realise the importance of an attractive and welcoming house exterior. I am a fastidious person by nature so it goes without saying that my home and my rental property both have great curb appeal. Creative people may see the potential in a home that lacks appeal but many don't and can be put off by an untidy front yard or house exterior. How much one spends on making a property look appealing is obviously as little or as much as one wants, however, as today's post is about adding 'instant curb appeal', we are going to look at ideas that don't cost a fortune and a must for any property you are looking at selling or renting. If ...

Image via Designer,  Public/Private A couple of years ago I posted a tutorial on a simple DIY upholstered headboard with step by step instructions. I used a neutral linen fabric which in hindsight was a little boring, so today I wanted to share some inspirational ideas with patterned fabrics. Adding colour and pattern in a bedroom is usually about introducing cushions , throws and window treatments, however a beautiful, upholstered headboard can become your showpiece. A colourful or patterned, fabric headboard can be the 'hero' in your space and the rest of your decor can evolve from this. If you have admired upholstered headboards but a little scared at making one yourself, it is really is quite an easy process, especially if your not set on using fancy nail heads.  My Upholstered headboard tutorial can easily be adapted to any fabric, although I didn't nail head mine, nail heads do look great so I have posted a couple of links to tutorials below. Nail heads are definitel...