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5 top myths about colour in interior design

21 Sep 15
Michelle Gaffaney
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Many people labour under the impression that there are hard and fast rules about colour. Most of the time, rules can be broken in particular circumstances. I was reminded of this by an article on Freshome recently, so I thought I’d share some of the top misconceptions about colour in interior decor. 1. White ceilings […]

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Upcycled furniture for a contemporary look

09 Aug 15
Michelle Gaffaney
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Upcycling is an eco-friendly, fun and low-cost way to give your home added character and charm. Greenstone Design can help you build upcycled pieces that you will love for years to come. Upcycling has been around for a few years now and it’s a brilliant style to bring personality to your home. Quite simply, it’s […]

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Design an amazing desk

28 Jun 15
Michelle Gaffaney
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You will spend many hours at your desk, so it’s important to make sure it functions perfectly and is designed to keep you healthy, comfortable and inspired. Whether you’re adding new desks to your workplace or setting up a home office for freelance working, Greenstone Design can help you design the perfect workspace. 1. How […]

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Making the most of a small garden

01 Jun 15
Michelle Gaffaney
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Is your garden on the small side? No problem! With a bit of imagination and design know-how, even the tiniest garden can be made into something wonderful. Small is beautiful. If your home doesn’t have a rolling croquet lawn and massive orchard, you’re not alone – and you’re saved a lot of mowing! We can […]

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Restoring a fireplace

11 Jan 15
Michelle Gaffaney
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A restored fireplace can provide a central point of warmth, beauty and charm to your home, but it can be confusing to know how to get started. Let Greenstone Design help you with restoring a fireplace to its rightful place. If your house was built in the earlier part of the twentieth century or before, […]

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A page from history – bubble houses

11 Sep 14
Michelle Gaffaney
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The really breaktaking thing about architecture is just how much is possible if you have the creativity and determination to do it. The story of the bubble house shows just how innovative architecture can be. If you haven’t already, I would recommend checking out the podcast 99% Invisible with Roman Mars. It’s always interesting and […]

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