It’s so nice to see the sun and to have the clocks move forward. But it’s that time of year when it can often look much warmer out than it is and when the house gets chilly quite quickly once it loses the warmth of the sun. But with so many of us now enjoying lovely bifold or patio doors we often have a space in our homes that has the advantages of garden views combined with the snug cosiness of t …
We recently made our annual foray to Interior Design show Decorex. Here’s an update on what we saw: Screens and room dividers Our lives seem to be becoming increasingly ‘open plan’. Flats are being developed with one large living space and many of us are opening up our houses in the same way. But how to delineate where the eating area morphs to the sitting area? Or perhaps to deaden sound as it bounc …
Windows …. The feature of many a home, but essentially just a hole in the wall. However, with the right covering these holes can be transformed to make a better-looking feature of any room, as well as provide many other benefits including, privacy and sunlight control. Whether you are choosing a covering for just one window, or an entire house, there are many factors to consider, such as: Shape – th …
Over the years more and more emphasise has been placed on creating comfortable outdoor areas to enjoy with our family and friends. Gone are the rigid deck chairs and wooden benches and in their place, large oversized sofas and corner units piled high with soft and fluffy cushions, accessorised with many a twinkling light and an abundance of candles! And now in 2017, this is set to go up a gear even …
Spring has well and truly sprung and the sweet smell of warm sunny days can be sensed on the horizon. And with this comes the need for many of us to start injecting this warmth into our home. Tropical trends have long been the go to design for injecting warmth into our home. Bright coloured paint either as a feature wall or a complete overhaul, alongside funky fabrics and perfect patterns to adorn …
Here at Josie’s Furnishings Studio, we’ve been passionate about soft furnishings since 1981. During that time we’ve worked with customers in homes and offices across London and the South East.