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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,...

James Treble


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...

James Treble


Matte Attack!
Matte finishes are popular in kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, floor and wall tiles, tapware, furniture and lighting for its raw quality...

James Treble


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


Spring Carnival!
The race that stops a nation is here once again! To celebrate all things spring, introduce beautiful florals through cushions, art,...

James Treble


The Collector!
Wether you are a wordly traveler or a hoarder of knick knacks, you most likely have an exotic collection of treasures in your home....

James Treble


Enough POP!
Neutral room colours work well when you have a lot of art or feature pieces like rugs or cushions etc, as they allow them to really...

James Treble


Colour In Kitchens!
Kitchenks aren't meant to be bland and boring but this doesn't mean you need to go crazy with colour! Try introducing colour in small...

James Treble


Vertical Oasis!
Vertical gardens are great for apartments or courtyards where balcony space is limited. Vertical garden systems and hanging pots allow...

James Treble


Its All In The Legs!
One of the easiest ways top create the illusion of space in a small or busy room is to select furniture with a slim frame and legs, or a...

James Treble


Yellow Fever!
Citrus colours are on trend right now, but some people may find them daunting to use. Yellow, lime and orange tones can be strong...

James Treble


Bring Nature Home
Norwegian homes were characteristically covered with tree bark and soil until roof tiles took over in the 1700s. The grass and bushes...

Designer James Treble


Wallpaper Is Art
If you are thinking of furnishing a wall but lack the right art piece or if you are renting and can’t permanently alter a wall, then...

Designer James Treble


Stairs in your home
Designer James gives a quick insight on home stairs. Filmed at the Masterton Homes Display Village. James Treble is an ambassador for...

James Treble


Natural Stone Flooring
Designer James helps understand the basics about natural stone flooring. Many thanks Tile Direct for letting us film in their showroom....

James Treble
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