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Decorating – House Critic https://www.housecritic.co.uk House buying, selling, viewing and the housing market. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:54:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Beautiful flowers from Bunches https://www.housecritic.co.uk/2024/07/11/beautiful-flowers-from-bunches/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:54:22 +0000 https://www.housecritic.co.uk/?p=5211 Continue reading ]]>



This is where I buy flowers for my mum from! Bunches is a great online florist!

Why I like them so much?

The flowers last ages, are always lovely, I can send a card too, and a cake and chocolates if I want!
There’s beautiful bouquets for everyone!  She loves freesias so I always pick her a bouquet with those in.

 

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Picking the right wallpaper https://www.housecritic.co.uk/2023/05/01/picking-the-right-wallpaper/ Mon, 01 May 2023 11:26:47 +0000 https://www.housecritic.co.uk/?p=5180 Continue reading ]]> Picking the right wallpaper when revamping your lounge can be a daunting task. There are so many factors to consider, such as the style, color, pattern, texture, and durability of the wallpaper. You want to create a cozy and inviting space that reflects your personality and taste, but also complements the furniture and accessories in your lounge. Here are some tips to help you choose the perfect wallpaper for your lounge makeover.



– Start with a mood board. A mood board is a collection of images, colors, fabrics, and other elements that inspire you and capture the mood you want to create in your lounge. You can use online tools like Pinterest or Canva to create a digital mood board, or cut out pictures from magazines and catalogs and paste them on a poster board. A mood board will help you narrow down your options and visualize how different wallpapers will look in your lounge.

– Consider the size and shape of your lounge. The wallpaper you choose should enhance the proportions and features of your lounge. For example, if you have a small or narrow lounge, you can use light-colored or striped wallpapers to make it appear larger and brighter. If you have a large or spacious lounge, you can use dark-colored or patterned wallpapers to add some warmth and coziness. You can also use wallpaper to create focal points or accent walls in your lounge, such as behind the sofa or fireplace.

– Match the wallpaper with the furniture and accessories. The wallpaper you choose should harmonize with the existing or planned furniture and accessories in your lounge. You can either go for a contrasting or a complementary scheme. A contrasting scheme involves using wallpapers that have different colors or styles from the furniture and accessories, creating a bold and dramatic look. A complementary scheme involves using wallpapers that have similar colors or styles from the furniture and accessories, creating a subtle and elegant look.

– Think about the durability and maintenance of the wallpaper. The wallpaper you choose should be able to withstand the wear and tear of everyday use in your lounge. You should also consider how easy it is to clean and remove the wallpaper if needed. Some wallpapers are more durable and washable than others, such as vinyl or non-woven wallpapers. Some wallpapers are more difficult and costly to remove than others, such as paper or fabric wallpapers.

– Have fun and experiment with different wallpapers. The best way to find out what wallpaper works best for your lounge is to try out different samples and see how they look in different lighting conditions and angles. You can order wallpaper samples online or visit local stores and showrooms to get some ideas. You can also use online tools like virtual room planners or augmented reality apps to see how different wallpapers will look in your lounge before buying them.

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Beautiful flowers https://www.housecritic.co.uk/2023/02/08/beautiful-flowers/ Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:11:39 +0000 https://www.housecritic.co.uk/?p=5169



Beautiful flowers from 123 Flowers

 

Use flowers to set off a room – great when you’re having visitors or want to make your home feel special.

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Amazing wallpaper https://www.housecritic.co.uk/2022/02/27/amazing-wallpaper/ Sun, 27 Feb 2022 16:17:07 +0000 https://www.housecritic.co.uk/?p=5138 Arthouse Wallpaper Cornish Stone Photographic Effect Realistic 3D Rustic Brick

 

Click here to buy this amazing wallpaper

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Paint Colour Card Pack

Paint Colour Card Pack

Your own comprehensive collection of the latest colour cards from all our brands, delivered in an A4 sized box you can reach for every time you need just the right colour paint in just the right finish. A fantastic reference for professional and home designers alike. Price includes postage and a free brush.

£5.95 

 

How do you get Paint through the post!
They pack and despatch your paint securely so it arrived safely.  Designer Paint has been selling the widest range of designer paints online since 2003.

 

Colours can never be 100% consistent on screen, so they offer colour cards and test pots for every colour. This means you can test out paint in your own home! Essential for getting the right colour for each room! Get the right paint for the right room – The walls in your kitchen and bathroom really need to resist water from condensation, skirtings need tough paint to resist scuffing.

New ranges include: Mylands Archive Colours and Farrow & Ball Curated By Liberty

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Dulux https://www.housecritic.co.uk/2022/01/06/dulux/ Thu, 06 Jan 2022 11:45:49 +0000 https://www.housecritic.co.uk/?p=5081 Continue reading ]]>


Dulux

Not sure what colour to theme a room? Use their colour picture to pick!Beautiful shades to enhance your home.

Interior paint and exterior.  Paint, primer and undercoat. Plus buy test pots to try it in your home.

The light each room gets is different, and you’ll find that testing a sample is a great way of seeing what the colour looks like in your home. A great idea if you’re not planning on replacing the room furniture too as you’ll see how it fits in.

No more beige or grey please! Add some colour to your life!

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Christmas trees https://www.housecritic.co.uk/2021/10/15/christmas-trees/ Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:02:01 +0000 https://www.housecritic.co.uk/?p=5059 Continue reading ]]> When I was a child, each year the Christmas tree would be bought down from the loft with the box filled with tinsel and decorations. There’d be a ‘Christmas log’ one of us had made in school, which I think was plaster of Paris pored on a bit of a branch and some holly stuck on. It might have had a robin on at some point, but was just a memory from our childhood. There were really lovely very delicate baubels made of glass and some plastic ones. There were some paper ones we’d made too. The lights worked most years after a bit of twisting of bulbs and replacing the one that broke. The tree looked lovely.
One year we had foil wrapped chocolate decorations and hung them on the tree. In the morning they had all gone. Eaten by our dog. Apart from a few right at the top which he’d not been able to get.

That ritual of Christmas, being made from memories, was a wonderful part of Christmas in our house.

You can buy a Christmas tree ready decorated from Amazon or you can buy a plain tree and  as many decorations as you like, but include some family history on your Christmas tree!

But where’s the fun in that? To be fair, Amazon also sell many undecorated trees too.

Links to Amazon are affiliate links and may result in me earning a few pence if you buy something through the link within a short timeframe.

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Suki Gold Foil Cushion https://www.housecritic.co.uk/2020/12/11/suki-gold-foil-cushion/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:12:24 +0000 https://www.housecritic.co.uk/?p=4947 Continue reading ]]> Suki Gold Foil Cushion

An elegant square cushion, which co-ordinates with the other Suki items in this collection. A different image on each side, with gold foil detail. Peacock and bird of paradise framed by cherry blossom and leaves.

An absolutely beautiful cushion. Would grave any sofa or chaise longue!

 

beautiful cushion

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Mr Fox Rug https://www.housecritic.co.uk/2020/12/10/mr-fox-rug/ Thu, 10 Dec 2020 16:07:20 +0000 https://www.housecritic.co.uk/?p=4943 Continue reading ]]> Liven up your living space with a gorgeous, quirky rug featuring the popular Mr Fox motif. The perfect way to add a playful touch to any room. Hand tufted with a 100% pure new wool yarn to create a thick and soft pile which will stand the test of time. Shown here in Denim, other colour ways are available. Mr Fox Rug

 

Mr Fox rug

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other colours

Fox rugs

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Meadow Wall stickers https://www.housecritic.co.uk/2020/12/09/meadow-wall-stickers/ Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:04:16 +0000 https://www.housecritic.co.uk/?p=4940 Continue reading ]]> Meadow Wall Stickers -Designed by Yuval Zommer – a delightful mix of butterfly, birds, flowers and happy bugs – which co-ordinate with the wallpapers in this collection but can work on their own. Suitable for wall or craft. Supplied on a sheet 1m x 68.5cm in size.

Use these to liven up a children’s room, they’re fun!

Meadow wall stickers

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