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The Narrow Hallway
If the hallway of your property is narrow and long, chances are it may be dark and somehow unwelcoming. Doors open into rooms we cannot...
Sandro Nocentini


Hidden Behind Clutter
Whether for leisure or work, traveling starts in our mind, and the reality that follows may be exciting or disappointing, but one thing is a
James Treble


Recycling Week - can be every week
This 'Recycling Week' I want to talk about Council Collection time! We've all have been caught looking at what our neighbours throw away,...
Designer James Treble


Art On The Floor
So the time has come to add art to our rooms. Art is very important in adding character and elegance to the space. Well, how many works...
Designer James Treble

From empty to cosy
Do you have an empty corner in the bedroom, in the study, maybe in the living room? You may also have an odd armchair around, pushed...
James Treble


The Trend Makers
'Trend Making' is a superpower that movies have just lightly explored, and one which hadn’t been clearly defined until one particular...
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A Bigger Living Room
Here we are, sitting on our lounge and flicking through lifestyle magazines. We suddenly fall in love with that picture of minimalist...
Designer James Treble


First Impressions: the Front Garden
If you suspect your front garden may feel overgrown and cluttered or naked, or boring… chances are, it is. We may choose cutting down...
Designer James Treble


Interiors Trends
In the past January issue of homes+ magazine I was asked to define the upcoming interior trends for the 2016. Stone and Handcraft came...
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The fight to make housing affordable...
This competition has now closed and the winner has been announced. Celebrity interior designer, writer and TV presenter James Treble, as...
Designer James Treble


Texture and Warmth
The muted tones, the strong textures, the choice of materials… surround yourself with warmth. James Treble home furnishings for United...
Designer James Treble


The New Old Room.
The main reason why I always suggest to buy the furniture in moderate colour choices is the opportunity this gives to refresh the room's...
James Treble


Too Good To Throw Away
When cleaning out the garden or renovating a house, too many plants are easily discarded ... I found these a few days ago on a footpath,...
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Share A Coffee With Your Plants
Your know the capsules... they make our coffee making a much easier and quick experience... and yet they are revealing themselves an...
James Treble


Easily Revamp Your Floor
If you do like wooden floorboards and have a level and dry floor, you don't have to be discouraged by spending a fortune in materials and...
James Treble


Christmas Cheer!
Christmas is just around the corner! For decorations and gift wrapping this year, why not use what you have already. Recycled newspaper,...
James Treble


Colour Trend!
Pantone have announced the colourof the year for 2015 which is Marsala - a full bodied, sensual and earthy red that will work beautifully...
James Treble


Natural Forms
Raw materials and texured finishes are a growing trend, where natural materials such as stone and timber are stripped back to their most...
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Matte Attack!
Matte finishes are popular in kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, floor and wall tiles, tapware, furniture and lighting for its raw quality...
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Pastel Palette!
Pastel colours are making a huge comeback in interiors! These tones work beautifully with muted greys, rich metals and natural materials...
James Treble


Renting?
If you're renting you usally can't paint or change the flooring. So how do you add some personality? Rugs, cushions and art are great and...
James Treble
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