Pink – Do you dare?
Colour Trend - Pink 15 September 2017 by Nicola Manning Pink, love it or hate it, we are seeing quite a bit of it at the moment in interiors. At the [...]
The Latest Trends in Accessories for 2017 – from New York
The Latest Interior Design Trends 2017 Blog Series Part Five - Accessories 30 June 2017 by Nicola Manning The 29th annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) has just been held in New York City [...]
The Latest Trends in Finishes and Textures for 2017 – from New York
The Latest Interior Design Trends 2017 Blog Series Part Four - Finishes and Textures 23 June 2017 by Nicola Manning The 29th annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) has just been held in New [...]
The Latest Colour Trends 2017 – from New York
The Latest Interior Design Trends 2017 Blog Series Part Three - Colour 15 June 2017 by Nicola Manning The 29th annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) has just [...]
The Latest Lighting Trends 2017 – from New York
The Latest Interior Design Trends 2017 Blog Series Part Two - Lighting 6 June 2017 by Nicola Manning The 29th annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) has just been held in [...]
The Latest Furniture Trends 2017 – from New York
The Latest Interior Design Trends 2017 Blog Series Part One - Furniture 5 June 2017 by Nicola Manning The 29th annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) has just been held in New York City [...]
Battle of the Dining Room Part 2
Battle of the Dining Room Part 2 You may remember a Blog I wrote a couple of months ago about “The Battle of the Dining Room” where I was discussing the robust debate between the [...]
7 Ways to Add Value to Your Property
7 Ways to Add Value to Your Property For many people, their property investments are their largest financial asset. How can you maximise the value of that asset through great interior design? [...]
What is Luxury?
What is Luxury? Last weekend I had the wonderful privilege of staying at Huka Lodge, in Taupo. Whilst surrounded by the luxury and tranquillity of Huka Lodge, I started thinking about “what is luxury?” [...]
Five Ideas on How to Use Mirrors to Add Light and Space
Five Ideas on How to Use Mirrors to Add Light and Space Mirror, mirror on the wall. Many of us would like to achieve more light and space in our homes. In today’s Blog [...]
Inspired by Nature – How to Combine Two of the Hottest Colour Trends
Inspired by Nature - How to Combine Two of the Hottest Colour Trends You may have noticed two very strong trends in both interior design and fashion lately – bronze and inky blues. Both [...]
Before and After – Cupboard to Small Bathroom
Before and After - Cupboard to Small Bathroom My clients wanted to create a Guest Toilet/Powder Room at the end of their hallway. Mark and Wendy love colour and pattern and have a wonderful [...]
Where Do You Start?
Where Do You Start? When I am working with my clients on renovation projects or building a new house, I am often asked where do we start? On my Blog this week we [...]