Choosing the right colour is only half the battle when trying to find the right paint to decorate your home. There are several types of finish so it’s useful to know which type of paint is used for which surface and which paint goes where and why. But firstly, what is paint? Paint is basically [...]

Influenced by social and cultural behaviours around the world and developed by a panel of experts, including UK Crown colour consultant Judy Smith, Crown reveals the six dramatic themes that will inspire the way colours are used in the home this year.
For 2008, Crown’s colour trends explore the beauty of balance and the curiosity of [...]

This video answers a number of key property design questions useful whether you are improving, developing or selling your home.
Topics Covered:
Should I keep my design scheme neutral?
Which room should I spend the most on?
What design features are the most cost-efficient improvements?
How can I make my property more environmentally friendly?
How can I hide a bad feature [...]

Choosing the right colour is a lot like finding the right outfit to wear!
Firstly look for inspiration use magazines, window displays, the Internet and check out the image gallery Compile a whole load of stuff that you like, save images you have found on-line, mark pages from the magazines even grab things from around the [...]

When you’re designing and decorating your home one of the most difficult tasks is choosing the colours of your rooms. Hopefully some of the suggestions I have made below will help you in your journey to creating your perfect home.
A good way of finding home designs and colours is by looking on home fashion and [...]

When you’re designing your home choosing a colour scheme is pretty daunting and a pretty tough task, which in some cases can even cause arguments! You can do a lot with colour in your home. It can be used to create a certain mood and atmosphere or more commonly create a light comforting space.
Consider textures, [...]