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Melissa Tucker
8 January 2016

THE ART OF ZONING A ROOM

Melissa Tucker
8 January 2016

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...

Melissa Tucker
10 December 2015

HOW TO STYLE A MODERN KITCHEN

Melissa Tucker
10 December 2015

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...

Melissa Tucker
27 November 2015

A COLOUR SCHEME FOR YOUR HOME

Melissa Tucker
27 November 2015

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...

Melissa Tucker
29 October 2015

AN ENCHANTING HALLOWEEN TABLE

Melissa Tucker
29 October 2015

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…

Melissa Tucker
13 October 2015

STYLISH THROWS BY HENRY & FUTURE

Melissa Tucker
13 October 2015

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...

Melissa Tucker
22 September 2015

KITCHEN IDEAS

Melissa Tucker
22 September 2015

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…

Melissa Tucker
9 September 2015

AUTUMNAL FLAIR FOR THE HOME

Melissa Tucker
9 September 2015

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...

Melissa Tucker
1 December 2014

UPCYCLING CHAIRS

Melissa Tucker
1 December 2014

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...

Melissa Tucker
9 November 2014

PATTERNED TILING

Melissa Tucker
9 November 2014

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...

Melissa Tucker
2 November 2014

WROUGHT IRON PLANT POT STAND

Melissa Tucker
2 November 2014

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…

Melissa Tucker
26 October 2014

HALLOWEEN HOME

Melissa Tucker
26 October 2014

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...

Melissa Tucker
15 October 2014

TARTAN IN THE HOME

Melissa Tucker
15 October 2014

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...

Melissa Tucker
12 October 2014

MAKE YOUR OWN TEA LIGHT TREE

Melissa Tucker
12 October 2014

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…

Melissa Tucker
6 October 2014

STONE EFFECT CANDLE SCONCES

Melissa Tucker
6 October 2014

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...

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