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A number of global paint brands have released their 2026 colour predictions, and while specific colour choices vary, the underlying sentiment is consistent: people are seeking calm neutrals and colours that deliver comfort. Warmth dominates. Everything is moving toward warmth - warm neutrals, warm greys and warm timbers. The cooler palette of the 2010s is fading. Interestingly, Dulux's iconic 'Hogs Bristle Quarter' is having a renaissance moment after being sidelined during

Want finishes that still feel right when your project settles? History offers the clues. After years of minimalism, interiors are shifting towards warmth and handmade character. Used selectively—textured finishes, artisanal lighting, or crafted details—this trend adds depth and appeal without sacrificing longevity or market confidence.

The first category of lighting design is general lighting which I talked about in an earlier post.  The second is task lighting.  In...

My hallway - with tulips grown from bulbs, a seashell passed down from a grandparent (probably from PNG or the South Pacific) and an...

It’s certainly a dogs life at the moment, with at least two walks a day and the humans are home ALL the time. The extra walks are giving...

I work from home and have done so for years, unless I'm on a building site.  Usually this looks like working from the sofa, the dining...

General lighting is a well know term that describes the overall lighting in a room.  Its purpose is functional and there are charts that...

In the design of the built environment, lighting is one of the more scientific and seemingly abstract elements, and one of the hardest to...

Italy has been in my thoughts over the last week and I'm hoping for happier times ahead for this beautiful country.  Seeing as my page is...

After Professional photography and staging make a huge difference in a real estate sales campaign. The only new items in this kitchen...

My dream project is an entirely sustainable dwelling or development.  It would feature a thermal mass floor in the living area that faces...

In the real estate game, styling gives a sales campaign an advantage as most people don’t want to have to imagine what a home would look...

It’s certainly a dogs life at the moment, with at least two walks a day and the humans are home ALL the time. The extra walks are giving...