Melissa Carla

Zoning has become a real trend due to the increase in open-plan living and dual use rooms – it essentially means separating areas according to their function. However, it isn’t easy to do well and it can be very tricky arranging furniture when juggling...

I’m not really a lover of slick, modern, streamlined interiors – unless they come with a twist or a bit of unexpected charm. A little something to warm them up and give them some soul...

This is an excellent example of the effect of complementary colour schemes, and how they work to add energy to a room. (Remember those colour wheels from school? Complementary colours are any two colours which are directly opposite each other...

Hello everyone! As I’m preparing for my Halloween dinner party this evening, I thought I would share my table decoration with you all. If you’re hosting a party this Saturday, it might just spark a few ideas that you too can apply to your table…

We’ve been pretty lucky with the weather this start of October, but it’s beginning to look and feel a lot more like autumn now. Time to get those snuggly throws out! Notonthehighstreet.com have got some gorgeous ones out this season which won’t break the bank...

Looking for kitchen ideas? This rustic barn offers cute inspiration that you can apply to even a small kitchen. It’s that cosy artisanal, modern-rustic look that’s really popular right now – especially as those cold winter months start to draw in…

The leaves are turning and the streets are filled with that gorgeous autumnal tint. Why not bring those colours in to your home and welcome your guests with cute decorations indoors? The great thing about autumn decor is that you can create really simple...

I quite often pass by second hand furniture stores and find they’re mainly filled with hundreds of old chairs – but naturally, they’re all in need of a bit of TLC. I’ve been researching innovative ways of giving them a fresh new lease of life...

I visited 100% Design in Earls Court, and came across this stand by Apavisa. The tiles they had on display were gorgeous! They’ve really found a beautiful balance between large / bold geometric shapes, and a lovely muted colour palette...

I love wrought iron. The unlikely combination of fanciful, twirly scrolls and industrial, no-nonsense strength is so unique. A small piece can really add a surprising twist to a traditional interior: Look at this little stool I made, for instance…

The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting longer and Halloween is back again. I’m sure we’re all looking forward to some spooky events, scary attractions and Halloween parties...

If you haven’t been there already, I recommend you visit Edinburgh. I went there for the first time this weekend and fell completely in love. It’s such a charismatic city with its stunning views and beautiful buildings, and is filled with tons of charming...

You can often draw a bit of a blank when deciding what to hang on an empty wall – a mirror, a painting, perhaps a clock? Well here’s an idea if you’re looking for something a little different…

After searching far and wide for a nice, original feature to add a bit of texture to a wall, I stumbled across these wall sconces on ebay. They looked like they had potential, and were very reasonably priced which is always a bonus...