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Bedrooms go back in time for regal relaxation

Posted by DanN on September 24th, 2010 at 12:00 am

For a refined, relaxing look in the bedroom this autumn, vintage is the answer, harking back to a time of pure elegance. Echoing Kirstie Allopp’s homemade home, designers are favouring Edwardian-style chic and neutral floral patterns coupled with retro touches.

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Keep winter blues at bay with a Nordic bathroom

Posted by DanN on September 23rd, 2010 at 12:00 am

Whilst Scandinavian knitwear takes over the catwalk, the Nordic bathing experience is taking hold in our homes. This design classic combines natural materials and clean lines according to several design websites, and we think our towels will be the perfect accessory in your Nordic bathroom.

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Avoiding a house of horrors

Posted by DanN on September 22nd, 2010 at 12:00 am

From threadbare towels to a mess of clashing prints in the bedroom, your home could become a house of horrors this Halloween for all the wrong reasons. We look at five ways you can avoid this by making your home a luxurious haven and relying on neutral tones and exacting quality.

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All you need to know about the humble duvet

Posted by DanN on September 21st, 2010 at 12:00 am

The duvet is now an essential in every British household, although Britain’s top housekeeper Margaret McMullin laments the general shift from down to synthetic. Boutique Linen finds out more about this wonderful invention and its unlikely discovery just fifty or so years ago.

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Cleanliness is next to tastiness

Posted by DanN on September 20th, 2010 at 12:00 am

Whether or not it’s any good for you remains to be seen, but the chocolate bath treatment available in one Swiss beauty spa is very popular. However, it may be possible to use cheap bathing products and our luxury bath linen to recreate the naughty, indulgent feel of the chocolate bath without ruining your towels and blocking the drain!

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Bring camel into your home

Posted by DanN on September 17th, 2010 at 3:27 pm

If you’re looking for ideas for a modern, neutral colour scheme this autumn, the catwalk might have the answer. Take a leaf from the books of top designers like Mulberry and try a hint of camel in your neutral rooms, with our tablecloths, place settings, and luxury Washington Square bed linen.

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Colour a contentious issue in the dining room

Posted by DanN on September 17th, 2010 at 12:00 am

Despite the long-held belief that some colours are not suitable for kitchen and dining areas, some interior designers have recently dared to break the mould. Boutique Linen looks at some colour psychology examples and wonders whether blue could one day be a dining room favourite.

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Make your dining room a feast for the eyes with block colours

Posted by DanN on September 15th, 2010 at 9:22 am

Avoid fussy patterns in the dining room as they will detract from the star of the show: the food! Clare Steel on 4homes suggests block colours for a dramatic and simple look, which we think will work wonderfully in a dining room combined with the season’s trend for natural prints and hues.

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How to pull off the perfect minimalist bedroom

Posted by DanN on September 13th, 2010 at 10:49 am

To many, minimalism represents the height of interior design. The calming atmosphere afforded by keeping your home clean and simple will reduce stress and is easy to achieve by following just a few easy guidelines.

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Three top trends for Autumn

Posted by DanN on September 6th, 2010 at 10:26 am

This autumn's trends are brave and varied, meaning It can be easy to over-do the amount of patterns and colour. By mixing bold designs with more subtle takes on the trend however, it’s easy to pull off this season's looks without getting carried away.

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