This is surprisingly easily achievable in our homes, as glamour interiors are growing in popularity and becoming an international trend. This means that items are becoming more easily accessible, and with a wonderful local “glamour flavour”....
Dec 22, 2011 | Categories: Trends | Tags: Aubusson, BLACK fabrics, chandeliers, crystal chandeliers, decorating, decoration, elegant prints, foil wallpapers, glamour interiors, interior trends, Lullu Collection, metallic wallpaper, Metropolitan Homes, mood lighting, ornaments, Ralph Lauren City Chic, silver accessories, silver linens, Sutherlands Home Furnishings, Upholstery & General, vegetable-dyed Persian, vintage glamour
Simple compact living has been a growing trend for some time. A general change in lifestyle trends, economic pressures and/or concerns for security may all be valid reasons for this movement. We like to take a cue from the Japanese who are experts at the art of small and simple....
Nov 01, 2011 | Categories: Trends | Tags: chests, concrete floors, floating staircases, frosted glass finishes, lamplight, lifestyle trends, Lighting, made-to-measure ovens, mezzanine, multi-functional area, multi-functional furniture, natural light, open-plan, ottomans, practical storage solutions, recessing wall lights, refrigerators, resin floors, sliding doors, small space planning, stacking stools, tatami mat
Stepping into a home and being met with an epically beautiful staircase is one of the most impressive aspects of a house. Based on the primacy effect, first impressions are lasting ones....
Sep 23, 2011 | Categories: Trends | Tags: African mahogony, American ash, balustrades, bamboo, Cantilever, cantilevered concrete treads, concrete, corrosion resistance, frameless glass hand railing systems, frameless toughened glass, freestanding staircases, Get Home Improvement Help, glass balustrades, kiaat, laser-cut plate profiles, marble, Master Builders Association, Metallica, Mordt Engineering, multi-laminated glass treads and landings, NHBRC guidelines, open tread stairs, Pas Classic Steel, Rhodesian teak, rose, SAGGA, SASSDA, South African Glass and Glazing Association, Southern African Stainless Steel Development Association, staircase, staircases, Steel Studio, Steelform, Studio Stockhammer, Symbion, timber, timber elements, tubular components, wood
Lighting has the ability to change the mood and feel of any room. And depending on the room, can be manipulated to perform a multitude of functions. ...
Sep 19, 2011 | Categories: Trends | Tags: ambient lighting, BMS, brass fittings, Building Management System, copper fittings, crystal chandeliers, dimming switch, foot lights, hanging lights, incandescent, indirect light, landscape lighting, LED, low voltage down-lighters, low voltage strip LED rope light, luorescent, pendant chandelier, Province Lighting, Pure Light SA, single dimmed light circuit, Streamlight, table and floor lamps, under counter strip lights, up-lighters, wall mounted lights, white lighting
From the days when it seemed that the only place one saw wallpaper was in the back spare room of an aged aunt’s home, wallpaper has once again emerged clad in all the drama and beauty of the 21st century....
Aug 31, 2011 | Categories: Trends | Tags: bolder wallpapers, embossed cream paper, Wallpaper
