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As 2016 is upon us, it is likely that you are looking to update your interior design, however, there are that many choices available on the market it can prove rather difficult. One of the difficult aspects of choosing décor for your home is to figure out whether it will still be in “fashion” in years to come. So, here at Fashion Wallpaper, we have created a guide on the top interior trends for 2016 which we believe could still be incorporated into your home in many years to come. Formal Dining Room Formal dining rooms are making a comeback this year which means that you can enjoy a lot more quality time with your loved ones. A recent study...

Decorating your home can be one of the most scary life decisions as it is something which you will have always dreamt about but you are probably overwhelmed with all the options which are available on the market. However, in order to master the art of decorating it is important to carry out a thorough planning process. Fashion Wallpaper have put together their top 5 tips for decorating your first home. Budget Initially, you need to identify your budget to understand how much you have to spend. If you can only decorate one room at a time, choose the room where you will spend most of your time in order to be able to relax at the end of your...

The right rug in the right place can give any space added wow factor. But picking a designer rug can be a tricky affair: almost like choosing a piece of artwork! Rugs and carpets have been with us since ancient times. Back then, rugs were purely functional and were an everyday feature in mans earliest dwellings. They served an important purpose in reducing drafts and cold, in providing warmth and cushioning underfoot, and no respectable wattle and daub home was without one! Today, rugs are an essential part of interior design going far beyond their original, functional, purpose where colour and aesthetics played little part. While fashions and trends figure large in our everyday lives and homes, it’s often the...

Awaiting the arrival of a new baby can be quite stressful, even when you've been through the process before. For first time parents, the nine month waiting period can be a bit of a roller coaster ride: a mixture of emotions and anticipation accompanied by a never ending list of things to do. The wait flies by for some whilst for others nine months can seem like an eternity. Whichever way the clock ticks for you however - the important thing is to be ready on time. One of the most important factor's in any preparation is the baby's nursery. Yes it’s important that your new nursery looks nice and fresh, clean, attractive and babyish, but there are other important...

The 2015 spring and summer collection from Fashion Wallpaper brings together the most popular and contemporary, the well known and the classic – and a whole new range of stunningly beautiful wallpapers never seen before. It’s well known the 19th Century was something of a golden age for British architecture and interior design – including wallpaper. Designs from this period are still the most sought after and valued…and today grace the homes of Royalty, the rich, and those with taste and a sense of style. Today’s in trend wallpapers draw on the vibrancy and artistic skills of modern designers, but also draw inspiration from the best of the past…often with stunning results. So, what’s all the excitement about, what new...

Doors, windows and light switches are obstacles that deter many people from having hanging their own wallpaper. Indeed there are various nooks and crannies which can cause difficulties when wallpapering, however with patience and the right tools, none of them should pose too much of a problem.   Take windows for example, wallpapering around windows is a perceived difficulty rather than it being an actual problem. You just need to plan, take a little care, and try not to rush things. By doing so you will find wallpapering much easier, less wasteful, and less stressful and as an added bonus the finished results will be better. Call on that favour When wallpapering the ‘fiddly’ bits, it is important not to...

You would think choosing wallpaper would be easy. Pick a colour and pattern you like, put it up – and voilà it looks fantastic…just as you hoped, or does it? Actually, choosing the right wallpaper can be tricky at times with so much to choose from these days. And often, the more designs, colour and textures you look at, the more confusing it can be. Decorating, whether it be painting or wallpapering, is time consuming when you consider the inevitable preparation work, the moving of furnishings and fittings, disruption, your precious time, and of course the financial expense – so its important you get things right from the start. And if you end up choosing the wrong wallpaper: it’s never...

In an ever competitive housing market, it has never been so important to make your home stand out from the crowd when the time comes to sell up. This will help you not only by securing the quickest possible sale, but by also ensuring you receive the best possible price for your home. Where to start? There are a number of relatively easy changes you can make to your home which can make a huge difference to the impression your home makes on prospective buyers. We run down a few of our top things to do… Tidy up the exterior When a potential buyer turns up to view your house, the first thing they will see is the exterior of...

We are all perhaps guilty of at some point having one too many glasses of sauvignion blanc and bringing up a taboo topic or making a statement which, had we been slightly more ‘compos mentis’ would of thought better of mentioning. But the words have left your lips.... this can often result in an almost instant 'killing' of the mood and at times sparks up conflict, heated debates and sour responses. Whether your entertaining family, friends or work colleagues there are just certain topics nobody wants to talk about over dinner. We've listed a few subjects to avoid in order to ensure your dinner party is a night to remember for all the right reasons!   Money Money is often...