Interior Design It Yourself Blog

Mar 17, Living room/dining room

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:58:33 GMT

hi i am decorating my living room which is open plan with my dining room it is like an L shape (dining area being the smaller part) i have black leather

Mar 17, How do I arrange my place???????

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:56:19 GMT

Hi, I have just bought this apartment.... They are two of them but I have turned them in to one...... I am posting a picture along as I am open to

Mar 16, Homebuilding & Renovating Show

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:00:06 GMT

The ultimate event for creating your dream home... This is the ideal show for anyone who is in the middle of, or even just contemplating building their own home, or a complete renovation... ...loads of useful information, hints, tips, products and inspiration makes this a must-see show... Catch it all around the UK: -Birmingham - 18-21 March 2010 -Glasgow - 15-16 May 2010 -Esher, Surry - 26-27 June 2010 -Harrogate - 5-7 November 2010 -Somerset - 20-21 November 2010

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Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:59:29 GMT

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Mar 15, Contemporary Decorating in Lemon Yellow

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:23:15 GMT

Feel a breath of fresh Spring air with contemporary decorating color schemes in lemon yellow. Get a lovely, light and airy feel in your home. Hints and tips... find out how....

Mar 15, Ideal Home Show

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:55:03 GMT

The Ideal Home Show is one of the biggest interior design and home shows of the year... Get celebrity advice, get info and ideas on your home, interiors, gadgets, DIY, food, gardens, shopping and women's interests.... A great day out for all the family, and a really good way to get inspired... March 20th - April 5th
At Earl's Court, London, UK

Mar 10, Help for a green carpet and maroon couch...

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:18:22 GMT

I am renting a home which means i cant pull the carpet. The carpet is hunter green and I have a deep maroon couch, how can I make these colors work together..

Mar 9, Entrance hall with an indoor plant box

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:22:59 GMT

An old fashioned (1980s) entrance hall with facebrick plant box currently planted with synthetic plants! I have a couple of ideas: 1) Fill the plant

Mar 4, Living room/kitchen/bathroom

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:56:27 GMT

I'm moving into an older apartment in which all the cabinetry, fireplace, etc are old fashioned. Such as the fireplace is a traditional old red brick

Mar 1, Family room and adjacent dining room

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:47:33 GMT

Just purchased a house on Lake Michigan. Very tall ceilings, walls of windows, lots and lots of natural light and views of the beach and lake. I want

Mar 1, Flooring

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:44:44 GMT

I have sophisticated beach style home, mostly black and white with off white ceramic flooring with veins running through and chipped edges. In every part

Mar 1, Paint/color advice for a loft

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:43:52 GMT

Am wondering about whether the focal and knee walls should be different colors and whether the side walls should be the same color as the ceiling. I've

Feb 27, Combining living room/dining room

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:26:01 GMT

I want to buy a dining set for the living room. What would you consider appropriate, round table or square, since I have sectional sofas? Thanks Yoland

Feb 26, What color to paint the brick on the outside of the house?

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:00:22 GMT

We want to try to update the parsonage. The outside of the house is about a mid 1970's yellow/tan brick, from the bottom up to the eaves. We were

Feb 24, Paint Color in Bachelor Kitchen

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:31:51 GMT

Hi, I just love so much that bachelor kitchen! It just feels right. Maybe you can help me with the color on the walls. Also would like to find out,

Feb 22, Decorating Tips for Awkward Shaped Rooms

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:06:28 GMT

Do you struggle to interior design your home around awkward shaped rooms and wonky ceilings and walls? You are not alone... find out some easy decorating tips to help you find effective solutions...

Feb 17, Get Interior Design Information Fast. Sale Now On.

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:14:21 GMT

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Feb 16, My Interior Design Store

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:13:46 GMT

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Feb 15, Oriental Rug - Japanese Decor

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:13:02 GMT

I have an oriental rug in softer red, green, blue gray and black tones. Can this be used in Japanese decor

Feb 15, Bedroom Layout Query

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:11:50 GMT

Where to put the double bed it is a small room?

Feb 13, Master Bedroom

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:33:09 GMT

I have the jewel green carpet from the mid 90's and will not be able to replace it. I want to redo the bedroom paint, drapes, bedtop and all. What

Feb 12, Teen bedroom

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:50:53 GMT

Its a small bedroom and we have these pretty shelves - we need some ideas for the theme brown and pink..

Feb 11, Painting to Go Over My Sofa

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:16:08 GMT

HI, I am looking at the Monet 'Chemin Dans Les Bles a Pourville' ocean painting for over my sofa. I have a standard sofa and I want to add two sconces

Feb 8, My Retro Wallpaper Kitchen Makeover

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:20:02 GMT

Ideas for contemporary decorating with retro wallpaper... Find out how I got the look for my own fun and funky kitchen makeover on a budget. Interior design tips and tricks you can try...

Feb 2, '12 Days of Christmas' Round Table Decorating Theme

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:28:32 GMT

I need help with some ideas for decorating a round table (seats 8) with the 12 Days of Christmas (song) theme. This is for Tables of Love at our church,

Feb 2, Decorating Color Guide. Learn the Color Rules for Your Room.

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:43:28 GMT

Discover how decorating color is affected by where you live, and the direction your windows face. Learn practical, interior design color tricks.

Feb 2, Distance Learning Interior Design Course

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:53:12 GMT

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Feb 2, Have just purchased a flat that is dark...

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:32:04 GMT

I have just purchased a flat that is dark... It has an outside area off the lounge and a balcony off the bedroom. It is an end villa and dark inside.......

Feb 1, The Affordable Art Fair

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:17:14 GMT

The Affordable Art Fair in London's Battersea Park (UK) is the ideal spot to find a unique and original piece of artwork for your home. Find something to inspire your new decor scheme, or that perfect finishing touch for your home. Original artwork starts at only 50, so go along and take a look... If you've got artistic inclinations yourself, join in one of the free workshops or demonstrations and learn how to create your own masterpiece... Runs from Thurs 11 March - Sun 14 March You can book tickets in advance now...

Jan 27, Advertising Rates and Terms

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:56:09 GMT

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Jan 25, Interior Design Tips for Privacy and Overlooked Areas

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:43:45 GMT

Is your home your haven? If you are troubled by nosy neighbours, or close proximity to roads, other houses and pavements, check out these easy interior design tips for privacy in overlooked areas....

Jan 21, Money Off Ideal Home Show Tickets

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:09:40 GMT

Save money on tickets for London's Ideal Home Show if you purchase before the end of January... The Ideal Home Show is one of the biggest interior design and home shows of the year. March 20th - April 5th
At Earl's Court, London, UK

Jan 19, Decorate a Living Room Ideas - Lilac and Red

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:23:03 GMT

Ideas for how to decorate your living room. Choose an unusual color combination of lilac and red. Learn how you could get this look in your own home...

Jan 19, Stuck for Ideas for my Living Room

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:14:54 GMT

I really want to redecorate my living room, but I'm not very creative and I don't have much money. I can't even decide on a good color scheme for it.

Jan 17, Living Room

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:03:35 GMT

Our living room is a large square shape. The ceiling is very low (only around 7 foot). Two sides of the room have sloped walls incorporating a

Jan 15, Get the Special Introductory Rate Before It Expires

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:40:35 GMT

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Jan 15, Guest room idea

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:11:29 GMT

I want to decorate my guest room so it will be inviting for whoever stays but I have no idea how. I don't want to do anything too permanent because

Jan 11, Ideas for a window and a door...

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:24:23 GMT

Hi: I love your site. I am at a loss and wondered if you could suggest some things for me. I have a rectangular sitting room, as you walk in from

Jan 11, Decorating Color Schemes for a Small Lounge

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:51:59 GMT

Get ideas for decorating color schemes for a small lounge. We decorated our living room in welcoming red and green. See photos and find out more...

Jan 8, Open plan living room/dining

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:50:37 GMT

I have a long rectangular living room with a window at one end and an open fire place, then a front door in the middle seperating what we are

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Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:21:53 GMT

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Jan 5, Red Kitchen Cabinets

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:46:38 GMT

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Jan 4, Free Decorating Ideas for Cold Rooms

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:42:06 GMT

Feeling chilly? Does your room feel cold and unwelcoming? Check out these free decorating ideas and interior design tips to make cold rooms feel welcoming and cosy. It's time to come in from the cold!

Jan 4, Too Dark Lounge

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:51:49 GMT

Hi. I have a flat on a farm. My biggest problem is my lounge/living room. It is a long narrow room. It has dark brown carpeting and unfortunately

Dec 24, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:10:23 GMT

I'd just like to wish everyone a happy and peaceful festive period. Thanks all, for your support over the last year, and I look forward to seeing you all again next year. Hope it will be a happy, healthy and prosperous one for us all. Very best wishes of the season Charlotte xx

Dec 23, Make Your Own Victorian Christmas

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:05:47 GMT

Ideas from the BBC for things to make for your very own Victorian Christmas - food, decorations, gift ideas... ...get crafty, or just watch for inspiration and enjoyment...

Dec 23, Learn Interior Design Basics. Check Your Design Works - with a SampleBoard.

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:24:12 GMT

Get the Interior Design basics right. Create a Sample board. Try out your Interior Design Ideas, and Know they're Right.

Dec 23, Junior with a dream.

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:05:47 GMT

I want enter into interior design when I go to college. It hasn't bored me yet and all the themes just sparks my attention. I love

Dec 21, Table Decorating Ideas and Inspirations

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:36:40 GMT

Discover how to create your own smart and stylish table decorating ideas. They neednt be expensive or complicated! Get creative, make your own table into a masterpiece...!

Dec 19, So confused on how to arrange the seating in the "living room".

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:40:12 GMT

Hi there!! First of all I love your site! :) I've been trying and trying to come up with the perfect way to arrange my (not bought yet) furniture.