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• 2009-2010 home design trends- Fresh Green Study room

  
  06 July 2009
  

  Transform your office with a fresh green design complete with Scandinavian influence. The sleek lines and simple colours compliment the beech wood and fresh green houseplants.

  Room: Study/Office Colours: Green; Style: Minimal; Modern; Natural; Budget: Low Programme: Big Strong Boys Designer: Gavin Lowe; Jake Robinson; Feature: Desk

  2009-2010 photos sample home design trends- Fresh Green Study room

  Wall Colour
  Paint two walls in the room a light green colour and the other two warm cream. Paint all the woodwork in the room light cream as well as the doorframe.

  

  Desk
  Cut a worktop from MDF in a curved design. Use 2x1 battening to attach the top to the wall. Place a curved monitor stand on to the top of the desk. This will utilise the small area of space to work on.

  

  Shelving unit
  Build a frame from 2x1 timber battening. Use 18mm MDF for the shelves. Fix firmly to the wall. This can now be used for extra storage space. Accessorise with fill boxes.

  

  Neon mesh light boxes
  Make a small box from 18mm MDF. Fit a strip light inside the box and place plastic blue neon sleeves over the neon tubing. Cover the box with aluminium mesh.

  

  Laminate wood artwork
  Cut a piece of 18mm MDF to make a canvas. Then, using laminate floor off cuts, apply various spray paints to each strip. Attach to the MDF canvas and hang on the wall.

  

  Seating plinth and storage
  Build a rectangular box from 18mm MDF. Fit the box underneath the fitted shelving unit and place two doors constructed from MDF on the front of the box. Cover large foam blocks with deep green fabric and place on top.

  

  Window dressing
  Hang floor length light green cotton curtains in your window. Use a natural wood blind to allow shafts of light into the room.

  

  Accessories
  Accessorise your design with cream and green cushions on the seating area. Place small green leafy houseplants around the room. To create the illusion of space and increase light in the room place a square mirror on the opposite wall to the window.

  

  (BBC home design news)

• 2009-2010 home design trends- Calm Study room

  
  06 July 2009
  

  Create a calm working environment in shades of lavender and lime, with a purpose built corner desk.

  Room: Study/Office Colours: Purple; Yellow; Style: Modern; Budget: Medium Programme: DIY SOS Designer: Brigid Calderhead; Feature: Corner office

  2009-2010 photos sample home design trends- Calm Study room

  Wall colour
  Paint the walls with clean modern colours such as lime and lavender.

  

  Maximise space
  In order to maximise limited space, buy a purpose built corner office with curves and clean lines. Dont forget to invest in a well-designed office chair to save you from back problems in the future

  

  Accessorise
  Accessorise with chrome light fittings and funky modern pictures.

  

  (BBC home design news)

• 2009-2010 Sample home design style- Enchanted Forest Dining Room

  
  03 July 2009
  

  Turn your dining room into an enchanted forest. This design includes a gold frescoed dresser, a tree strung with fairy lights and leaf detail throughout.

  Room: Dining Room Colours: Gold; Natural; Turquoise; Style: Themed; Budget: Low Programme: Changing Rooms Designer: Linda Barker; Feature: Enchanted tree

  2009-2010 Sample home design style-  Enchanted Forest Dining Room

  Wall design
  Paint the walls ivory cream at the base and then graduate the colour up to turquoise near the top. Paint the ceiling turquoise.

  

  Enchanted forest
  Make an enchanted forest in your room. Firmly attach tree trunks and branches to one wall, to create the effect of a forest in the room. Drape the branches with fairy lights for an enchanted feel.

  

  Gold dresser
  Make a dresser for above the fireplace out of 18mm MDF. Spray paint it antique gold and age it using antique wax. Paste Fra Angelico images onto the dresser and blend in with the wax. Complete with flush hinges and wooden doorknobs.

  

  Lighting
  Position a chandelier in the centre of the ceiling to enhance the enchanted feel of the room.

  

  Window decoration
  Decorate the window with muslin. Transfer images of butterflies onto the fabric to enhance the enchanted forest theme.

  

  Table
  Construct a table and benches from scaffold planks. These should be sanded down and waxed. Dress the table with plates decorated with leaves. Use green paint and a stencil. Decorative gourds add to the theme.

  

  Radiator cover
  Make a slated radiator cover from 18mm MDF. Paint ivory to match the walls. To reflect light in the room, position a mirror opposite the window. This can be aged by carefully blow torching the edges.

  

  Finishing touches
  Continue the gold theme in the room by spraying second hand chairs with antique gold spray. Place a leaf deign cushion on top to continue the forest theme. Finally dress the room with church candles.

  

  (BBC home design news)

• 2009-2010 Sample home design style - Romantic Bedroom

  
  03 July 2009
  

  Transform a bedroom into a romantic boudoir, using hot colours and sumptuous fabrics, such as velvets and soft luxurious fabrics.

  Room: Bedroom Colours: Cream; Pink; Style: Luxurious; Budget: Medium Programme: Real Rooms Designer: Kathryn Rayward; Feature: Wardrobe with pointed roof

  2009-2010 Sample home design style - Romantic Bedroom

  Walls with zig zag border
  Paint the walls in warm shades or red and cream. Create a border using a zigzag template. Pencil the design onto the wall, and then paint in contrasting colours.

  

  Luxurious bed
  Drape rich and luxurious fabrics across the bed. To make cheap bed covers and curtains, recycle old fabrics such as old velvet curtains. Sew the fabric together and attach beads to the ends.

  

  Window dressing
  To enhance the feeling of romance in the room, use soft red muslin fabric to make curtains. If you like a dark room install a white or red blind to help block out the daylight.

  

  Unusual wardrobes
  Turn the wardrobe into a feature. Give it a simple pointed roof rather than a normal horizontal one. Decorate it to match the room.

  

  Finishing touches
  Finishing touches

  

  (BBC home design news)

• 2009-2010 Sample home design style - Romantic Bathroom

  
  03 July 2009
  

  Abolish those images of tidemarks and soggy towels strewn across the floor, bathrooms are self-indulgent and peaceful pampering places.
  
  A lavishly romantic bathroom can be full of contemporary English country luxury without the grand-sized room and rural residency price tag.

  Room: Bathroom Colours: White; Style: Luxurious; Budget: Low Programme: Housecall Designer: Gordon Whistance; Feature: Classical bath panels

  2009-2010 Sample home design style - Romantic Bathroom

  Wall effect
  Create a stone effect on the walls using paint. Mask off squares and paint the centre with a marbled affect. Peal away the tape and soften the edges of the joins.

  

  The floor
  Strip the floorboards and satin or paint the floorboards a deep rich brown. This will contrast nicely with the light colours in the rest of the room.

   

  Shelving
  Add a contemporary feel to modern shelving by adding a beaded edge. Cover with beautiful objects such as pebbles, picture frames and books.

  

  The bath
  Update the bath by simply adding classic bath panels to the side of the unit. Choose classic luxurious bath products to emphasise the look.

  

  Fabric
  Opt for whites, creams and beiges when choosing bath mats and towels. At the window drape long luxurious cream curtains.

  

  Furniture
  If you have the space, position other furniture in the room to give it a more homely feel. Any wood used in the bathroom should have the mahogany-look.

  

  Finishing touches
  Dress the room with beautiful objects, candles and bright green trailing plants such as ivy.

   

   

  (BBC home design news)

• 2009-2010 Sample home design style-Romantic Kitchen

  
  03 July 2009
  

  		Room: Kitchen Colours: Lilac; Style: Global; Natural; Traditional; Budget: High Programme: Home Front Designer: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen; Feature: Window seats

  Create a multi-functional family kitchen space with a romantic theme. Italian designs and frescos cover the revamped kitchen

  2009-2010 Sample home design style-Romantic Kitchen

   

  Utilise all available space
  Streamline the space in your kitchen by lining up the units along one wall. Make sure that the cooker, sink and fridge are easily accessible. Are you utilising all your space to its full purpose.

   

  Hand-paint the doors of your units.
  Start by priming the doors with a malamine or laminate primer. Using either artists oil paints or acrylics, paint the design of your choice. Coat the finished doors with several layers of varnish to make the image durable.

  

  Bring the window architecture into the design
  Add curved arches to the top of your windows to enhance the romantic feel of the room. If you have radiators under your windows, why not convert them into attractive window seats.

   

  Let as much light into the room as possible
  Light is important in any room of the house, especially the kitchen. Open up the area in your room and where possible enlarge the windows. This will let the light in and enable you to enjoy views of the outside world.

   

  Fresco your walls with romantic images.
  Photocopy your images onto lazertran paper. Soak in water for a few minutes, until the image becomes a transfer. Then carefully place the transfer onto the walls. Colour wash with watered down emulsion for a faded fresco feel.

   

  Bring the ceiling into the design
  To give a room a coherent feel, make sure the ceiling is consistent and blends in with the rest of the room. A wooden tongue and groove ceiling works well and once painted cream, fuses the design together.

  

  Use romantic accessories to enhance the design
  To complete the romantic look, position a delicate chandelier in the centre of the room. A light feminine chandelier with a leafy design works especially well in this romantic room. Use soft fabrics and tapestries to give the room a rich opulent feel.

   

  (BBC home design news)

   

   

• 2009-2010 Sample garden design style

  
  02 July 2009
  

  2009-2010 Photos sample garden design style

  Saving space, increasing yields and conserving water were at the top of the list when planning the backyard gardening space.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

   

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• 2009-2010 Sample home design style- Bathroom

  
  02 July 2009
  

  2009-2010 Photos sample home design style- Tips for Incredible Bathroom Renovations

  Tour Candice Olson's latest bathroom makeovers and get her tips for creating your own divine bath.

  

  

  

  

   

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• 2009-2010 Sample home design style-Laundry Rooms-Soap's Up at the Laundry

  
  29 June 2009
  
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    • Plenty of drawers and shelving for everything you need to scrub up with ease.
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    • A laundry tub with a sassy outlook
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    • Walls echo the dark, natural green of grasses and palm fronds.

  2009-2010 Photos sample home design style-Laundry Rooms-Soap's Up at the Laundry

  It's one of the chores we love to hate. But having an efficient, beautiful workspace can make even doing laundry a more pleasant activity.

  There's a casual elegance to this carefully planned laundry room. Richly stained, natural wood cabinetry provides plenty of drawers and shelving to tuck away everything you need for scrubbing up with ease. Checkered floor tiling, wicker storage baskets, and a stylized pears-and-apricots painting add a nostalgic counterpoint to the contemporary, front-load appliances. No skimping on soaking space either – this country-style sink with its wide front apron and wall-mount facets could double as a bathtub for Rover.

  At last, a laundry tub with a sassy outlook and an outside view. Extending the patterned backsplash around the window transforms what could be simply another sink into a visual feature. Two paintings of sunny lands give a warmth and balance the display of aquamarine soap to the left. Millwork is light to maintain an airy, open feeling.

  Rich and luxurious with a distinctly contemporary elegance, this laundry has a soothing, tranquil ambiance. Walls echo the dark, natural green of grasses and vases filled with palm fronds. Cabinetry is smooth with no pulls or knobs to detract from its functional simplicity. An undermounted sink combines good looks with easy clean up.

   

  (getdecorating home design news)

• 2009-2010 Sample home design style-Laundry Rooms-Sparkling Clean

  
  29 June 2009
  
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    • An arched door frames the porthole window inside.
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    • A country-style apron sink is perfect for many clean up tasks.
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    • Front load washer/dryer team conserve both energy and water.

  2009-2010 Photos sample home design style-Laundry Rooms-Sparkling Clean

  Think efficient and fun when you step into this laundry room. Framed by an arched doorway, the oversized porthole window with cross-hatching is topped with a reminder of the much loved, homespun truth that a stitch in time saves nine. And just in case you need more proof, settle yourself down at the fully restored treadle sewing machine and whip up a few hems and pleats.

  No doubt occasionally serving double duty as a bath for the family's four-footed members, this laundry's country-style apron sink sports wall mount faucets plus lots of surrounding work surface for sorting, folding, or de-mudding everything from galoshes to flower pots - perfect for a multi tasking master.

  But despite its rural, country charm, when it comes right down to it, this laundry is all about contemporary efficiency. A sleek front load washer/dryer team conserve both energy and water. Cleaning supplies tuck neatly out of sight in banks of cabinetry, and the flooring is a hardworking, durable tile that combines easy care with good looks. Getting clean was never more enjoyable.

   

  (getdecorating home design news)