You may have seen within our newer range of planters, that there are some rather lovely fibre clay pots. They come in a variety of shapes, styles, and colours. But, we are wondering how many of you have heard of fibreclay? Or are aware of the benefits it brings for use in making pots and planters?
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Do you sometimes feel like your home or work space is looking a bit dull? Wish you could easily uplift your room décor to match the season? Let’s explore how our stunning range of realistic faux spring flowers and arrangements can effortlessly freshen up your space.
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The Pantone Colour of the Year 2024 is… Peach Fuzz. This velvety gentle colour sits between pink and orange, and has been carefully chosen by the Pantone team as representative of the mood for 2024. They research trends and collect stories from society, which they then crystallise into a colour that capitalises our sentiment for the coming year. Let’s take a closer look at the thoughts behind this choice and how you bring the calming colour of Peach Fuzz into your interior design.
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No one wants their Christmas tree to look disappointing after all the effort that goes into putting it up. Seeing gaps in the decorations or areas that look lacking, isn’t ideal if you want that luxuriously full look. Our team of fabulous designers create a whole range of stunning festive displays in our store each year. Here, we share some of their top tips for how to decorate a Christmas tree to look full and beautiful. Plus, a few extra tips too!
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With the recent release of the new ‘Barbie’ movie, we were intrigued to explore the idea of the Barbiecore interior design trend. In some ways a revival of certain design touches that we would associate with the 90’s and childhood nostalgia, Barbiecore is, at the same time, a movement that seems to be able to transcend through time. Whatever connections it has to aesthetic periods and moments gone by, there is one thing for sure: it is looking like one of the most vibrant trends of the year.
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When you spend time in a forest, you often experience an sense of calm. Part of this of course comes from the appearance of all the leaves and greenery, which triggers a sense of relaxation in the mind and the body. Indeed, many studies are conclusively showing that humans have a lower stress level when they spend time in green space. However, it is not just about the woodland being pleasing on the eyes. It is also to do with the softening of ambient noise that occurs when you step into a forest. All the plants and trees absorb sound from the outside, and so this means that, even if you are near to a road, the outside noise becomes muffled. But what about faux trees and greenery? Do artificial plants absorb sound just like the real versions do?
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