Interior Design It Yourself - THE Interior Design Blog

May 15, How do Color and Light Work Together?

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:01:23 GMT

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, New Home Office and Garden

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:11:14 GMT

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 8, Recent Readers' Q&A

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:50:57 GMT

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: Here... 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, Art Nouveau Interior Design Inspirations

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:37:22 GMT

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 8, Bright blue kitchen - Is my color scheme ok?

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 08:51:36 GMT

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

Apr 8, Interior Design Books - by Interior Design it Yourself

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 08:03:33 GMT

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.

Apr 2, Blue Kitchen Cabinet Makeover

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:56:59 GMT

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 2, What wall canvas to have with teal stripes?

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:09:03 GMT

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

Mar 22, Badly Planned & Claustrophobic Lounge

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:34:57 GMT

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, Placing hutch cabinet in front of high piano window

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:01:02 GMT

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.

Mar 11, Help with carpet color in a burgundy room

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:33:12 GMT

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

Mar 4, Rising Damp - Treatment, Truth and Myth

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:34:51 GMT

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 4, Damp Treatment Options Explained

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:11:00 GMT

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...

Mar 1, Frame Queries

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:46:27 GMT

Questions and queries about which color frames to choose...

Feb 22, Peach, citron and gray living room?

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:47:56 GMT

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, Wall and Curtain Color - White and Brown

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:40:22 GMT

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, Wall color and accessories - teal bedroom quilt

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:29:32 GMT

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

Feb 11, Practical Interior Design in your Home when you've got Kids and Pets

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:00:22 GMT

Taking a look at real life, practical interior design. How to interior design your home when you've got kids or pets.

Feb 11, Living Room Hallway Challenge

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:27:18 GMT

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, Oh dear ..... I think I've messed up !

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:01:22 GMT

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 7, my teenage son's room

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:31:56 GMT

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 7, Online Interior Design Services to Help You with your Project

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:30:03 GMT

Online interior design services from Interior Design It Yourself. Get help with your home decorating projects. A designer eye to inspire you.

Jan 16, Bedspreads

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:25:34 GMT

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, Animal Print Decorating Inspirations

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:26:43 GMT

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, Beautiful Bathroom Bargains

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:54:20 GMT

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, More Q&A - Stuck for Interior Design Ideas

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:28:22 GMT

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...

Jan 11, Bedroom

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:37:48 GMT

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 4, Dark Floor - Light or Dark Rugs and Carpets?

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:13:06 GMT

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

Dec 24, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 08:14:42 GMT

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 :)

Dec 20, Vintage Decorating Inspirations

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:45:03 GMT

It's the hot new trend right now - vintage decorating inspirations to create this up-to-date nostalgic look in your own home. Find out how...

Dec 17, Curtain color help please

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:41:59 GMT

Hi I have just rented a really cute house. I really want to use a lot of the decor I have, but I have more to decorate and need to some help adding in

Dec 17, Shabby chic style with dark furniture

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:40:28 GMT

Hi! My bedroom has light greyish/blue walls. My comforter, as of now, is solid white. All of my furniture unfortunately is dark wood and I really, really

Dec 4, Classical Roman and Greek Interior Design Inspiration

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 12:23:23 GMT

Get inspired by the classics. Classical Roman and Greek interior design is a timeless and ever-popular decorating choice. Learn how to get the look, here...

Nov 30, CONDO UNIT DILEMMA

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:39:35 GMT

Hi, I'm Tes from the Philippines. Got this 45sqm up and 45sqm down condo unit. it has 3 bedrooms upstairs, it's a loft unit, the largest in every floor.

Nov 23, Do It Yourself Home Improvements and Calling in the Professionals

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:47:57 GMT

Can't decide between do it yourself home improvements and calling in the professionals? Here's a handy guide to which projects to tackle yourself - and some help for successful working with tradesmen

Nov 20, Color to go with maroon and orange

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:42:29 GMT

My bedroom has beautiful maroon curtains with a bit of orange and orange sheer curtains. I'm trying to get a good colour that goes well with these two

Nov 20, Teal feature wall

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:35:53 GMT

I'm thinking of having a feature wall in Arthouse Opera Boulevard in teal (colours pale teal beige and gold) not sure if i should paint the other walls

Nov 15, Suggest color of walls with dark red and grey

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:06:31 GMT

What color should the walls be painted if my curtains are dark red and the sofas are grey? A color that would make the room bright not dull and small

Nov 12, Yellow Modern Interior Design Ideas - Yikes! That's Yellow!

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:28:49 GMT

Yikes! That's Yellow! Use yellow with modern interior design ideas to create a contemporary and sophisticated look - minimal with a retro twist. We share how to get the look at home...

Nov 9, White Christmas Decorating Ideas

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:57:17 GMT

Go for something fun, modern and funky this Christmas. Look at white Christmas decorating ideas for a fresh, simple and wintery feel. Be inspired and create your own perfect White Christmas...

Nov 5, Living room

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:42:01 GMT

I'm redoing my living room. I purchased a grey leather sectional. I have hard wood floors and a brown panel on my wall with the fireplace. I'm not sure

Oct 26, Our Living Room Makeover

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:30:20 GMT

Take a look at our most recent living room makeover. How we got the look on a budget...

Oct 26, Now on Pinterest

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:11:20 GMT

You can now follow us on Pinterest... If you'd like to check us on on Pinterest just click on the button below...

Oct 26, Our Cottage Style Kitchen - Real Life Makeover

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:49:47 GMT

Get interior design ideas from our real life makeover. Find out how we got a pretty, cottage style kitchen on a budget...

Oct 16, LIVING ROOM - A cappuccino question

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:08:53 GMT

Hi, I have a 2nd living room in my house where I currently have my computer, TV and serves as a playing room for my kid as well. All walls are painted

Oct 12, Halloween Decorating Ideas

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 09:58:06 GMT

Decorate your home for halloween. Get some great halloween decorating ideas and tips - spooky, scary, fun or autumnal themes. Useful halloween decorating tips...

Oct 12, A Dark, Wood Paneled Apartment

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 09:48:13 GMT

Hi, I am looking for a few pointers. I just rented a large beautiful apartment that has one major flaw. Every room (living room, all 3 bedrooms and

Oct 5, Cold bedroom leads to migraine attacks

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:54:32 GMT

I have a large beautiful pastel pashmina colour bedroom. A French metal frame king size bed is the main feature. I have no wardrobes in the bedroom because

Sep 24, Winter Decor - Winter Warmers Interior Design

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 08:53:50 GMT

Fill your home full of comforting winter warmth. Our 'Winter Warmers' interior design is the perfect winter decor to keep your home cozy all year round. Get inspired here...

Sep 17, Bathroom Shower Designs - Choosing a Shower

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:53:08 GMT

Learn more about choosing a shower. Practical bathroom shower designs to suit your home. Understand which shower is the right one for your water system.