As I type, Terry the plasterer is skimming our dining room ceiling to remove all traces of the horrible artex. My latest decorating project... So, I had already chosen some wallpaper about a year ago but I thought I should have a quick look to see if there are any others I like more (did… Continue reading gilhoolie loves lampshades and…wallpaper
Category: Decorating Projects
Art Deco with a twist…
It's been quite a while since I studied Interior Design and it was really good to have the chance to refresh that knowledge by putting together a sample board for a client last week. I didn't have to do this but I find it helps visualise how a scheme is going to look with the… Continue reading Art Deco with a twist…
Did you know John Lewis sell disco balls?!
Walls, ceiling and woodwork painted, fire surround painted, fireplace tiles painted, shelves put up, wallpapering done, mirror put back, new light put up... not a quick job this one but worth it in the end! I can't believe how much lighter the room feels now that it's a cool duck egg rather than a dark… Continue reading Did you know John Lewis sell disco balls?!
The red has to go!
Well, while I'm waiting for my delivery of inks, screens and squeegee I thought I'd make a start on decorating our living room. I have to admit I've been putting it off as there's lots to do but now is a perfect time and I need another project to get stuck into. Here is a… Continue reading The red has to go!
Interior Design in Reverse!
Well, this was all done a bit backwards seeing as I finished decorating a month ago, but I still wanted to publish the sample board and floorplan I put together for our bedroom. Gilhoolie Designs is working out to be a great place for me to keep track of my 'work' and build up my… Continue reading Interior Design in Reverse!
Where is the bed?!
Well, the three weeks of the Easter holidays were glorious but it's good to be back making things again (not how I was feeling yesterday, it's weird being in the house on my own again!) I finished the runner and one of the cushions for our bedroom today and I was dying to post them… Continue reading Where is the bed?!
Our bedroom, a calming gooseberry fool!
Okay, so it's true, I am no decorator but I do like seeing the results of all that hard work (well, a few days painting and a day wallpapering). So I thought I'd post a few pictures here even though it's not quite finished (I'm waiting for the fabric for the cushions). I know it's… Continue reading Our bedroom, a calming gooseberry fool!
I’m no decorator…
This week I am mostly decorating..... (our bedroom) As usual it's taking far longer than I expected and I just want to do the fun bits so I thought I'd put them on here while I have a break from painting. I'm kind of cheating a bit by putting together a sample board as I… Continue reading I’m no decorator…
Tintin on a feature wall
We decorated the boys bedroom a while ago but it was a bit plain so I decided to paper a small section with pages from a Tintin book as an alternative to wallpaper or stickers. This was so easy and the effect was great, I love the muted colours of blue, green and orange. Just… Continue reading Tintin on a feature wall
The pantry – all done and fab!
Well, it took 2.5 days to complete, I'd forgotten I don't actually like decorating that much although I do like designing and the wallpapering bit was fun! Here it is completed. If you see any wallpaper you like I made a note of them all so let me know... (I should charge commission!)
