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    Top 8 Home Security Trends You Should Know In 2023

    August 4, 2023August 4, 2023

    Keeping our property safe and secure using the top home security trends should be a priority for home owners and renters in 2023.

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  • Colour

    Dulux Colour of the Year 2023: Wild Wonder

    October 13, 2022October 13, 2022

    Dulux has announced Wild Wonder as its Colour of the Year 2023. It is inspired by the warm tones of harvested crops with an upbeat glow connecting us with the cycles of life.

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  • Furniture

    New Furniture Trends Set to Make a Splash in the Home

    September 15, 2022November 30, 2022

    Choosing furniture is a difficult choice but the current furniture trends are taking inspiration from nature and personal expression

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  • Trend

    Mushrooms: The Unexpected Interior Trend for 2023

    September 3, 2022March 23, 2023

    Mushrooms seem to be a hot trend for 2023 when it comes to our home decor.

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  • Biophilic Design

    How to Use Biomorphic Forms & Patterns in Your Home Decor

    August 29, 2022May 5, 2023

    How can we use biomorphic forms and patterns that evoke an indirect connection to nature in our homes to benefit from biophilic design?

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  • Furniture

    Trend: 10 of the Best Curved Sofas for Your Home

    July 31, 2022November 30, 2022

    Curved sofas are all the rage in interiors at the moment. Here, I have selected 10 of the best for your home

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  • Furniture

    Why Curved Furniture Is The Trend To Watch In 2023

    July 7, 2022November 30, 2022

    From the organic curves of sofas to the welcoming aspect of curved garden furniture, trends for curved furniture are increasing in popularity.

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  • Trend

    Biophilic Office Design: How to Create the Perfect Home Office

    June 19, 2022August 30, 2022

    Now that so many of us are working from home, it’s time we improve our workspaces by creating the optimum biophilic home office.

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    Biophilia in Design: Bringing Nature into the Home

    June 13, 2022October 19, 2022

    Bringing natural elements into the home is good for our wellbeing and mental health because as humans we have a need to feel connected.

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  • Wallcoverings

    Are Textured Wall Tiles the Next Big Trend for 2022?

    March 4, 2022March 4, 2022

    Textured wall tiles are gaining in popularity and I have rounded up some of my favourite examples that can be used in the home.

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  • Trend

    Two Strong but Contrasting Interior Trends for 2022

    December 8, 2021December 8, 2021

    What are the biggest interior trends for 2022? In this post we take a look at the polar opposites of Organic Minimalism and Joyous Maximalism

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  • Trend

    How to Transform Your Home into a Calming Japandi-Style Sanctuary

    October 7, 2021May 29, 2022

    The trend for Japandi interiors is hotting up as people embrace the beautiful fusion of Scdandinavian Hygge and Japanese Wabi-Sabi at home.

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  • Bedroom

    How to Create a DIY Painted Arch Accent Wall

    October 4, 2021October 4, 2021

    Inspired by the new series of Changing Rooms, I have collaborated with Dulux and used their Simply Refresh range to create a DIY Painted Arch Accent Wall in my little girls’ bedroom.

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  • Colour

    Dulux Colour of the Year 2022 – Bright Skies

    September 23, 2021September 23, 2021

    The Dulux Colour of the Year 2022 has been announced as Bright Skies, an airy and fresh blue tone that breathes new life into any space.

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    Wallcoverings

    How to Get the Wooden Panelling Look Without the Hassle

    July 8, 2021July 31, 2022

    Wooden panelling wallpaper is a quick and easy way to create a statement wall that really takes the room to a whole new level but without the hassle.

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  • Interiors Trends for 2021 - Home Hub - Original Style Mood Board showing green and brown tiles, pencil,scissors and a mug of coffee

    Trend

    Original Style’s Interior Trends for 2021

    February 7, 2021February 7, 2021

    The design team at Original Style have identified three interior trends for 2021 that reflect the changing way we now use our homes.

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  • Trend

    Bouclรฉ Textiles: Is This the Next Big Interiors Trend?

    November 9, 2020December 15, 2022

    Bouclรฉ textiles are becoming a big trend this year and they are the perfect choice to cosy up your home for winter.

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  • Colour

    Autumnal Hues to Spice up Your Home

    October 9, 2020October 9, 2020

    Create warmth and comfort with autumnal hues in interiors this season. Think terracotta, russet, burnt orange, ochre, mustard, and blush pink.

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  • Trend

    Abstract Faces Are One Of 2021’s Biggest Interior Trends

    September 3, 2020October 13, 2021

    Abstract faces seem to be everywhere from artwork to plant pots and vases, cushions, rugs and more. So, in this post, I round up a few of my favourite pieces from this trend.

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  • Trend

    City Live! Interiors Trends with Cosentino

    August 20, 2020November 25, 2020

    I was a headline speaker for City Live!, the virtual Summer Design Festival 2020 by Cosentino where I talked about my career, blog awards, my design style and upcoming interiors trends.

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  • Trend

    SS20 Interior Trends : The Call of Nature

    August 11, 2020August 28, 2022

    A big interior trend for SS20 is nature in interiors and many of the high street stores have collections that enable us to bring the outside in.

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  • Trend

    Trend : Rattan Interiors

    July 21, 2020October 13, 2021

    The growing trends of craftsmanship, natural materials and imperfect finishes make rattan interiors a top choice in 2020.

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  • Kitchen

    Trend : Urban Rustic Kitchens

    June 15, 2020June 28, 2020

    Urban rustic kitchens are a transitional design that merges the modern farmhouse style with the industrial aesthetic that is so popular right now.

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  • Dovetail Oxford Flooring from Harvey Maria in a kitchen in the Pantone Colour of the Year 2020 Classic Blue

    Colour

    Classic Blue : Pantone Colour of the Year 2020

    February 12, 2020March 3, 2020

    Pantone Colour of the Year 2020 is Classic Blue. Here I show you how you can use it in your own home and round up some beautiful home products in this elegant shade.

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    Was that summer? That one nice day we had last week? At least we made the most of it. Me and my girls headed to @blackpoolsandsdevon our local beach for breakfast. We were super impressed with the food and the coffee but also with all the lovely little touches they have brought in to protect the environment. You can do some litter picking whilst there. The food packaging is all biodegradable, the water came in cans. They've also added a sauna. I feel so grateful to have this beautiful beach right on our doorstep. #blackpoolsands #blackpoolsandbeach #blackpoolsandsdevon #beachday #sustainablebeach
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    [AD] I hate dealing with food waste. I like recycling and doing my bit for the planet, but food waste can be quite disgusting. Especially in hot weather while you're waiting for the council to collect the waste. It starts to decompose and stink.it creates disgusting bin juice and then come the flies and maggots. It really is gross. I also hate cleaning the food waste bin. But now I've found a solution. Enter @getlomi the Smart Waste Kitchen Composter. It can transform your food waste into compost in as little as 5 hrs. No more rotting food, odours or flies. And the best bit is you can use the compost for your houseplants or in the garden. I've been using it for almost 2 months now and I am SOLD!!! I won't be going back. I've written up a full review over on the blog so why don't you pop over there to learn more about this amazing little machine and how it can help you deal with your food waste, do your bit for the planet and reduce your carbon footprint. Simply hit the link in my bio and head to the blog to read the post. https://www.thedesignsheppard.com/appliances/review-how-good-is-the-lomi-kitchen-composter #thedesignsheppard #getlomi #lomikitchencomposter #composter #composting #foodwaste #countertopcompost
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