http://www.paperlilyinteriors.co.uk Taking the stress out of decorating Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:08:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Joy's kitchen is open-planned leading into the dining room so it was important to get a flow between the two rooms. In the dining room area Joy chose a beautiful wallpaper but the door was not in keeping with the style so i suggested instead of painting the door with gloss,we ... http://www.paperlilyinteriors.co.uk/portfolio/joys-montrose-kitchen This was something quite different and enjoyable. The client had already chosen the wallpaper that she wanted. I advised that we should pick up the neutral cream of the small flowers to paint the walls, ceiling and windows as the paper was a very bold choice but i feel it works ... http://www.paperlilyinteriors.co.uk/portfolio/odyssee-hair-salon Sometimes, one feature sets the theme for the whole room. With this bathroom, it was the detailing around the wash-hand basin that inspired me to create an art deco room. We laid a black and white checked floor, and carried the monochrome theme across the curtains and accessories to complement the ... http://www.paperlilyinteriors.co.uk/portfolio/art-deco-bathroom It can be hard to find a picture that's just right for your decorating scheme. An easy tip is to use some left-over wallpaper to make a great feature. It's easy to do. Here's a step-by-step video showing how you can achieve it with an old picture frame and a ... http://www.paperlilyinteriors.co.uk/your-home/how-to-make-a-great-feature-with-old-wallpaper This client want a super trendy look, I think we achieved it for her. I also did some tiling for her to match her colour scheme. http://www.paperlilyinteriors.co.uk/portfolio/montrose-kitchen Bedroom feature wall My client had seen this wallpaper in a local restaurant. She and her husband loved it. After visiting the restaurant and seeing it for myself, I managed to find it for her! They were delighted. http://www.paperlilyinteriors.co.uk/portfolio/feature-wall-in-bedroom You don't have to clean your paintbrushes every time you use them. If you're going back to the job fairly soon, just cover the bristles with a plastic bag, making sure to remove all the air and they'll be fine overnight. http://www.paperlilyinteriors.co.uk/your-home/how-to-stop-your-paintbrushes-from-drying-out This tall thin staircase required a lot of ladders and steady balance, but I'm really pleased with the results. I love the arts and crafts style wallpaper, but in a space like this it would have been too much to cover the whole walls, so I used it to ... http://www.paperlilyinteriors.co.uk/portfolio/a-hall-with-2-flights-of-stairs We can't all live in a mansion, so here's a great video showing how you can make the most of a small space. http://www.paperlilyinteriors.co.uk/your-home/making-the-most-of-a-small-space Bringing light into a space can make such a difference. It's not so much the "wow factor" as the "aaah factor". If you're not blessed with a south-facing room with great big windows, don't worry. There are lots of little things you can do to make your home feel lighter, brighter ... http://www.paperlilyinteriors.co.uk/portfolio/what-we-do/let-there-be-light