Happy families Home schooling and working from home has highlighted the need for flexible, family friendly living areas. Look for robust designs that can withstand repeated collisions with toys and that offer wipe clean surfaces. Family rooms need a big squishy sofa, plenty of storage for toys, a table and chairs that works equally well…

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Countdown to Christmas Since 2017, Charlotte Garvie, the Christmas expert and owner of The Christmas Decorators, has wowed corporate and private clients across the North-east with her breath-taking festive displays perfectly capturing the magic of Christmas. Here’s her take on how to decorate a tree worth talking about… The countdown to Christmas is truly on…

Fairy-tale Magic Right now, our homes are our sanctuaries, safe havens from the world and all that happens in it. Abandon hard edged industrial looks for something softer, comforting and more whimsical, creating magical interiors filled with personal meaning. Go for rich colours, sensuous fabrics, extravagant trimmings and rounded shapes with a touch of fantasy.…

Christmas trends 2020 Festive Opulence this Christmas Charlotte Garvie, owner of the Christmas Decorators, talks us through the trends that will make our homes look gorgeously luxurious this year. From Christmas trees to Christmas garlands, and everything in between, we are starting to see an emerging trend for over the top opulence this festive season…