Guest Blog by Andrea Higgs, OLIO Interiors I’ve had to ask myself whether I’m truly qualified to deliver a presentation about global style. My overseas travels have tended toward major cities rather than more exotic locales. My family tree is not peppered with a collection of far-flung countries. In fact almost every leaf on my … Continued
Guest Blog by Andrea Higgs, OLIO Interiors Buying a great bed is the place to start, but you’ll need a few more steps before your bedroom’s truly ‘Breakfast in Bed’ ready. First of all – colour. Even if the rest of your home is light and neutral, your bedroom is the perfect space to … Continued
Are you inspired by the iconic design of the 1950s,1960s and 1970s? The post war years introduced us to many design elements we still love in our contemporary homes, such as large windows, open plan and indoor outdoor living. It was a time of experimentation in furniture design with new materials and techniques. Mass produced … Continued
Bedroom Makeover Is your bedroom a sanctuary, an escape, a peaceful retreat? If your bedroom doesnt meet that description don’t despair. At Kimberly James Furniture we are thrilled to be hosting The Travelling Stylists Jacquie Dunn and Trudy Newson at our next styling night. Two enthusiastic and talented designers who are passionate about sharing their … Continued
ARRANGING FURNITURE Do you have a large open living area that you struggle to make cosy or a small space which is overcrowded and cluttered? Are you confused about the what why and how of furniture placement? At Kimberly James we have been solving this problem for our customers for years. Whether you have a … Continued
Covering yourself with a heavy, weighted blanket in the hopes that it will somehow help you deal with stress and anxiety is a seemingly odd proposition. At least, it was for me when a friend first suggested it after I told him I was struggling with insomnia.
For those who love Hamptons Style….This workshop is for you! Learn the origins of The ever popular Hamptons style and what elements to choose to get this beautiful Elegant Coastal look. Interior designer Natalie Gardener will give practical and hands on information on how to choose paint , fabrics, texture, furniture and accessories using beautiful … Continued
Explore the 2018 Dulux colour trends, Embrace the colours you love and learn how to gain confidence to bring them into your own home courtesy of professional Interior Designer Andrea Higgs (OLIO Interiors),Dulux and Kimberly James Furniture. Secrets will be shared in an intimate and relaxed group setting during a ‘hands-on,’ fun home styling workshop … Continued
In this article, James selects the current most popular material combinations used in the manufacture of outdoor furniture, goes through all the pros and cons and shows off some stylish contemporary examples of each. Different materials are suitable for creating different styles. The differing properties of materials also means some perform better than others in … Continued
Learn professional styling tips and tricks you’ll take home courtesy of professional Interior Designer Andrea Higgs (OLIO Interiors) and Kimberly James Furniture. Secrets will be shared in an intimate group setting during a ‘hands-on,’ fun home styling workshop as we set-up fabulous KJ designer-quality furniture and homewares OLIO style. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. … Continued
