Rainbow shades
Red, pink, blue, purple, green, yellow – you wouldn’t necessarily think these colours would work well together in one scheme. But this image proves that you can, indeed, mix and match. The secret? Make...
View ArticleWhat every home needs – a boot room
I’d love a boot room. It would be so useful. No more traipsing mud in from the garden across my kitchen floor, or wondering where to put my dirty shoes, or where to dry my sopping wet coat and...
View ArticleSmall spaces
Making the best of what you’ve got. This sums up the situation for most homeowners – y’know, those of us who don’t own rambling mansions, country castles or uber-cool new-builds. Here on 25BH we...
View ArticleInside out
The beauty of conservatories is you can enjoy the great outdoors throughout the year – whatever the weather. The perfect place to entertain guests, have informal family meals or even just tea with...
View ArticleClever kitchen shelving ideas
Here’s a nice idea. If you don’t want or need a row of wall cabinets, why not create an impact with a long continuous shelf and display your family photos instead? It’s even more striking, if like...
View Article25 Beautiful Homes – July 2013 issue – on sale today
Our brilliant July issue goes on sale today – and you won’t want to miss it. There are, of course, 25 beautiful, inspirational homes, including a converted Victorian farmhouse, in County Kilkenny, a...
View ArticleA quirky cloakroom
My downstairs cloakroom has plain white walls. I plan to paint it dark purple, or shocking pink one day, in total contrast to the rest of my house, which is mostly cream and duck egg blue. But...
View ArticleBad-taste schemes
Here on Room Envy we show (and tell!) all manner of interiors – most of them stylish, inspirational, packed with ideas etc. Every now and then I see a pic of a room that stands out for very different...
View ArticleCasual dining
I love this simple vintage-style dining room. An antique table with a floral tablecloth, combined with new wirework chairs and a retro stool, topped with mis-matched cushions, all help create a relaxed...
View ArticleIndustrial revolution
We’re loving how this open-plan kitchen seamlessly marries rustic and modern elements, creating an achingly stylish look. While embracing the building’s industrial architecture, it still manages to...
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