Top 10 tips for Redecorating the home from Laurence Llewelyn Bowen
1 Get a skip!
2 Think about the intangibles - accoustics, smell, feel of the house.
3 Get a good pair of velvet curtains - like my 'Curtain Call' version from the new collection at Littlewoods.com. They are eco friendly and the warmth they generate will cut your central heating bills by half.
4 Fitted carpet to keep the heat in and don't fear a patterned carpets, they can be very practical and can also bring a room to life
5 Ditch the beige!
6 When the days are shorter and there is less light clean your windows, it makes all the difference to the amount of light entering a room.
7 Don't always go for a feature wall they can often make a room look smaller. A good rule is to make sure that any feature wall is the one furtherest away from where you sit in a room so that it doesn't overpower your space.
8 Make sure your eyes aren't bigger than your stomach - ensure that your furniture proportions are carefully planned out before purchasing lager items.
9 Mirrored furniture - like my Scaramouche collection from Littlewoods.com. Mirrored pieces reflect the light creating a feeling of more space in a room.
10 The secret to decent interior design is booze! A big, wet, cold glass of white wine!! You'll be amazed at how easily the colours come together!
2 Think about the intangibles - accoustics, smell, feel of the house.
3 Get a good pair of velvet curtains - like my 'Curtain Call' version from the new collection at Littlewoods.com. They are eco friendly and the warmth they generate will cut your central heating bills by half.
4 Fitted carpet to keep the heat in and don't fear a patterned carpets, they can be very practical and can also bring a room to life
5 Ditch the beige!
6 When the days are shorter and there is less light clean your windows, it makes all the difference to the amount of light entering a room.
7 Don't always go for a feature wall they can often make a room look smaller. A good rule is to make sure that any feature wall is the one furtherest away from where you sit in a room so that it doesn't overpower your space.
8 Make sure your eyes aren't bigger than your stomach - ensure that your furniture proportions are carefully planned out before purchasing lager items.
9 Mirrored furniture - like my Scaramouche collection from Littlewoods.com. Mirrored pieces reflect the light creating a feeling of more space in a room.
10 The secret to decent interior design is booze! A big, wet, cold glass of white wine!! You'll be amazed at how easily the colours come together!