The shabby chic look is a boon for reluctant DIYers. Even if you’re not very good at painting, you’ll be able to produce a stylish result – in fact, it can even work better if you’re not very good at painting! This is a vintage, lived in look that works…
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Have you ever noticed how you go into some houses and you feel at home immediately? They’re the houses with a lovely relaxed feel about them, where you always feel welcome and the atmosphere’s always calm. You may envy it, but just how can you achieve that feeling in your…
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Love the simplicity of Shaker style decorating? We take a look at the key elements of this famous design style and how you can incorporate it into your home. Who were the Shakers? The Shakers were a religious sect, founded in England in 1770. They were an off-shoot of a…
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Let’s face it, while we all might enjoy leafing through the pages of Elle Interiors for inspiration, our own homes are more likely to be governed by our pockets than our inclinations. If your decor is looking a little sorry for itself and a full makeover is out of the…
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If you love Brideshead Revisited and wish you lived on the set of Downton Abbey, then English country house style is for you. You may not have access to 44 bedrooms (think of all the dusting!), a library or a butler called Jeeves, but you can introduce elements of this…
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Bohemian decor is bright, artistic and full of colour, pattern and texture. If sleek, contemporary, minimalist interiors leave you cold, then Bohemian style is definitely more ‘maximalist’. We all know someone with the ability to throw clashing colours and styles together and create an enviable result, and that’s what Bohemian…
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Botanical illustrations, once only found in natural history books and on the walls of plant collectors, are enjoying a renaissance. We take a look at what they are, where to find them and how to use them in your home. What are botanical illustrations? Botanical illustrations depict plant species, including…
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Forget wooden clogs, gingham tablecloths and channelling your inner Heidi – modern Alpine style is all about traditional with a twist. Think beautiful bare wood, open fireplaces, fur throws and colourful rugs to get the look right. Here’s how: Wood The secret of an Alpine look is wood, wood and…
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