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May 15, 2013
How do Color and Light Work Together?
Hi Charlotte I Hope you're well, I'm writing to ask another question about working in interior design, as I said before I didn't get much feedback on
May 13, 2013
New Home Office and Garden
Last weekend we decided to finally get the spare room sorted after the damp-on-the-walls fiasco... The damp is now well and truly taken care of (by removing
May 08, 2013
Recent Readers' Q&A
I've been quite busy recently answering a selection of your questions.
I just thought you might like to see some of these. I always think other people's questions can give you some insights into your own decorating schemes and can be very useful...
You can see some of my recent reader Q&A's:
And here... (scroll down to very nearly the bottom of the page if the link doesn't take you to the exact spot - it's being temperamental!)
Hope you find them useful ~ Charlotte :)
Apr 12, 2013
Art Nouveau Interior Design Inspirations
Recreate beautiful art nouveau interior designs in your own home. Get this stunning historical look - suits modern or period properties. Learn the basics of the art nouveau decorating style here...
Apr 08, 2013
Bright blue kitchen - Is my color scheme ok?
I love my electric blue kitchen but my hubby says it's too much. The adjacent dining and living room are a medium gray to tone it down, the sunroom off
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Apr 08, 2013
Interior Design Books - by Interior Design it Yourself
Learn how to get a professional interior design style at home. Easy to read interior design books. All the steps and processes explained. Get your own wow factor.
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Apr 02, 2013
Blue Kitchen Cabinet Makeover
This is our blue kitchen cabinet makeover... It is an extension of our country kitchen makeover, which appears here... We spilled some oven cleaner
Apr 02, 2013
What wall canvas to have with teal stripes?
Hi there I have three white walls and the other is teal and brown stripe all my bedroom furniture is white gloss and bed covers are teal and white I want
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Mar 22, 2013
Badly Planned & Claustrophobic Lounge
Please help! As you walk through the front door of my house there ss a tiny porch, you open the door and there is my lounge, which is small, badly planned
Mar 18, 2013
Placing hutch cabinet in front of high piano window
We are moving furniture in our living room after getting new carpet and painting. I have a big oak hutch cabinet that has to go in the living room.
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Mar 11, 2013
Help with carpet color in a burgundy room
i have a feature wall with red and black wallpaper, a burgundy suite and burgundy and cream curtains, my accessories are all black red and silver, at the
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Mar 04, 2013
Rising Damp - Treatment, Truth and Myth
Rising damp treatments explored and explained. We look at why you likely don't need that expensive damp proof course. And just what is rising damp exactly, and other damp FAQ...
Mar 04, 2013
Damp Treatment Options Explained
We look at the true causes of damp, and why your damp treatment could cost you less than what they'll try to sell you. Is rising damp real? Your treatment options examined and explained...
Feb 22, 2013
Peach, citron and gray living room?
We live in a split foyer house, the foyer is a half level below the living room, but there is only a half wall facing the foyer so we see most of the tall
Feb 18, 2013
Wall and Curtain Color - White and Brown
I have brown couch and my floor is white. What colours can I paint the walls and what colour can I choose for my curtains.
Feb 18, 2013
Wall color and accessories - teal bedroom quilt
My child has a dark brown bedroom his quilt color is teal. What would be the best color to paint his room? I also have a gold rust rug would that be a
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Feb 11, 2013
Practical Interior Design in your Home when you've got Kids and Pets
Taking a look at real life, practical interior design. How to interior design your home when you've got kids or pets.
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Feb 11, 2013
Living Room Hallway Challenge
I'm moving into a new build that is open plan which I like, but there is one thing I definitely do not like. The house plan dictates that when you walk
Feb 11, 2013
Oh dear ..... I think I've messed up !
Hi ! I have just got my own place after 2 years of furniture in storage. I have 2 terracotta sofas with a small amount of teal in the cushions. I wallpapered
Feb 07, 2013
my teenage son's room
his furniture...bed wardrobe and dressing tables are coffee in colour floor will be light brown or marble coloured ..the room can be shared when guests
Feb 07, 2013
Online Interior Design Services to Help You with your Project
Online interior design services from Interior Design It Yourself. Get help with your home decorating projects. A designer eye to inspire you.
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Jan 16, 2013
Bedspreads
Have a beach condo. Hate dust ruffles. Hate bulky comforters. Would like just a bedspread or quilt with no dust ruffle. Like matelasse. Is it alright
Jan 14, 2013
Animal Print Decorating Inspirations
Get inspired by animal print decorating. Give your interior design a sexy and stylish edge. Learn how to do animal print the subtle, grown-up way...
Jan 14, 2013
Beautiful Bathroom Bargains
Hung found wall art in a plain white mobile home tub bath with an all white textured shower curtain. Accessorized toilet tank and sink. Bathroom wall
Jan 11, 2013
More Q&A - Stuck for Interior Design Ideas
Read more questions from readers who were stuck for interior design ideas for their home. See how we helped with interior design advice, and ask your own question, here, too...
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Jan 11, 2013
Bedroom
Hi! I'm stuck with this carpet in my bedroom which is really nice and modern, however, I always wanted to go for more of a pottery barn kind of homey feel.
Jan 04, 2013
Dark Floor - Light or Dark Rugs and Carpets?
Hi there, I have just got the floor boards in my house stained a dark walnut and they look great. Me and my girlfriend are having endless debates about
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Dec 24, 2012
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2013.
I hope it's a good one.
See you in the new year.
Best wishes
Charlotte x
:)
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