(Source) Last week I guest-posted this article on Decorated Life. Thank you, Christine, for posting it on your blog. We recently moved countries, and I want to tell you what I did just after we moved into our new house – but I’m interrupting myself with something about the Far East first. Did you know that […]
Author Archives: Mia Hannom
HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT SOFA! 4 Things everyone should know when looking for the perfect sofa.
(Picture via Tempo da delicadeza) Whenever the subject of choosing a sofa enters the realms of our home, my husband reminds me of a former colleague who said that he wants a blind man to test and recommend his sofa – someone whose opinion will not be tainted by a thing as frivolous as looks. Well, […]
DON’T KNOW YOUR STYLE? – How to mix styles you love AND pull it off like a pro
(Picture via Pinterest) I dread this question… What’s your style? UHMMM, where do I start? It’s so hard to answer. Do you find that too? First of all, it’s a weird mix of things, and then it morphs and grows all the time. I look at my house now, and I think back to my […]
THINK LIKE A PRO. 3 Steps to making an odd piece of furniture shine in your room
(Picture via homegirllondon.com) I was at a friend’s the other day. In the corner of her entrance and in part of the living room were cramped together some odd pieces of furniture that didn’t look like they were very happy there. They belonged to her mother, and she wasn’t quite sure what to do with […]
FROM JUST OK TO SIMPLY AWESOME. How to change an ordinary wall into a stunning feature with just 2 simple alterations
Every now and then magic happens with the most simple things. Do you find it strange to hear that even good designers sometimes panic? Perhaps you know that feeling – you want to try something new, but there’s that little voice that whispers in your ear – WHAT IF IT DOESN’T. Do you know what […]
TV AND FIREPLACE IN ONE ROOM? – Find the perfectly happy spot for that black beast
(Feature images Tricia Shay Photography) I have a terrible habit. Whenever I’m on the road I look at houses. No, no, no, it’s worse than that – I look through the windows! I’m not a pervert – I’m just curious to see what it looks like inside. Especially if there’s something of interest that draws my […]
HOW TO MAKE A LOW CEILING LOOK HIGHER – 5 Designer Tips
Recently I was looking for a specific light fitting for a room with a low ceiling, but I got side tracked and totally worked up with the nonsense advise I found on the internet. Bad opinions and misconceptions about what you should do with your low ceiling are abundant and sometimes shocking to say the […]
Can I afford an Interior Designer – How do I budget for it?
You’re wondering if you can afford a designer. Maybe you have an idea of hourly fees, but how much is it really going to cost you? That is an important question. And one every savvy homeowner should be asking. There is no straightforward answer to this, of course, since the nature and makeup of every […]
How to Prepare for Your First Meeting with a Designer
You are planning a project and considering hiring a designer. But you’re not entirely sure how this will work. What if you don’t like the designer? What if it costs too much? Will the designer understand what you really want? What if the designer forces their style on you, or thinks you’ve got terrible taste? Do you really […]