Top 5 Mistakes You Can Make Decorating Your Home

Top 5 Mistakes You Can Make Decorating Your Home

May 27, 2019

Decorating, Interior Designing Tips, Top 5 tips

After running my Decorating Masterclass (more to come), I realised that many people come up against similar issues when decorating their home. It could be you want to inject some…

Trends for 2018 – Part 2

August 21, 2017

Frances Cosway

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Following on from my previous blog where I spoke about predictions for 2018 trends, here I’ll outline the other areas that are coming to the fore in the upcoming year.…

Finding an Architect or Draftsperson

June 27, 2017

Frances Cosway

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As I work with many clients who are building their ‘Forever Home’ I get asked a lot about whether to engage an architect or draftsman. I thought it may be…

Downsizing Effectively

June 21, 2017

Frances Cosway

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There comes a time when we may need to downsize. Our current home is too large, or we just need less. So what’s the best way to do this? Look…

The Building Stages and What to Expect

May 29, 2017

Frances Cosway

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Building a new home? Are you aware that there are many stages in the build process that are signed off by a building surveyor throughout the build phase? I work…

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Window Treatments – Plan Them Before You Build

March 22, 2017

Frances Cosway

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When you’re in the process of preparing to build a new home it’s hard to imagine that before you even start to build, it pays to think about the window…

Sustainable Money Savers

March 9, 2017

Frances Cosway

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With the cost of energy constantly increasing, it makes sense to build a home that will use less energy, yet be comfortable year-round, which is exactly what a sustainable home…

Top 5 tips to add impact to your walls

June 7, 2016

Frances Cosway

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Wallpaper – this can be used in similar tones to other walls in the room, but the potential to add texture can create interest and layers. This may be ideal…

Top 5 tips for hanging artwork

August 31, 2015

Frances Cosway

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Avoid hanging in direct light – sunlight can fade photos & artwork really quickly, so hang out of direct sunlight – particularly harsh afternoon sunlight. Hang similar styles together –…

Top 5 tips for decorating to sell

August 6, 2015

Frances Cosway

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Use Lamps – Table and floor lamps create mood lighting, add additional light where required and create balance with other items in a room. Move the TV – Left or…

Top 5 Mistakes You Can Make Decorating Your Home