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1 week ago | 
melanielissackinteriors.com | Melanie Lissack
I’ve always found rugs one of the hardest elements of a room to source and get right. As the core base layer of a design scheme, your rug will tie everything in the room together. When choosing the right rug for your living room, kitchen, bedroom, or hallway, there are many aspects to consider: a rug that is too dark or where the pattern is too busy can drag down a space, while a rug that is too plain or too light will do nothing for the room.
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3 weeks ago | 
melanielissackinteriors.com | Melanie Lissack
Designing a kid's bedroom isn't just about decorating a space for that exact point in time; it's about creating a room that can adapt with them from toddlerhood to teenage life. Kids grow fast and their tastes change rapidly, so it’s important to evaluate what can be updated easily in the future (like paint colours) and what needs to stand the test of time as they get older (such as bedroom furniture). Here are eight things to consider before you start designing a kid-friendly bedroom.
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3 weeks ago | 
telegraph.co.uk | Susan Griffin |Jessica Salter |Lucy Gornall |Melanie Lissack
Victoria Magrath has turned her converted Manchester cotton mill apartment into a stylish and cosy home"This building used to spook me out a little bit because it was so dark," recalls fashion influencer Victoria Magrath as the spring sunshine floods her luxuriously cosy two-bedroom apartment in Manchester.
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3 weeks ago | 
melanielissackinteriors.com | Melanie Lissack
I am so delighted to say that after waiting ten years to renovate the kitchen/diner area of our period house, plans are now underway to completely transform this space and turn it into an area that elevates our home and works for us as a family. I could also say just having it working full stop would be a great benefit! I recently found out that this kitchen was installed in 1997 - almost thirty years ago - so, as you can imagine, many parts of it are currently unusable.
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3 weeks ago | 
telegraph.co.uk | Jessica Salter |Lucy Gornall |Melanie Lissack |Boudicca Fox-Leonard
This versatile shade goes with anything, and brings a fresh yet warm look to your homeIf your home is crying out for a little spring-inspired refresh, then look to the colour of the season, pistachio, to give it a lift. "As a colour, pistachio is both soothing and sophisticated," says Jason Wilary-Attew, director of home at John Lewis, which got ahead of the curve and chose pistachio as its colour of the spring/summer 25 season, back when everyone else was predicting mocha mousse.
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4 weeks ago | 
telegraph.co.uk | Lucy Gornall |Melanie Lissack |Boudicca Fox-Leonard |Simon Lewis
Furniture, while functional, can also impact how you feel. That faded, sagging armchair that's been passed down as a family heirloom may no longer fit in with the aesthetic of your front room, while the IKEA shelves from yesteryear look chaotic and dated. A total furniture overhaul might be the ideal solution, but it's not always realistic. Instead, bring tired furniture back to life. "A fresh coat of paint or furniture stain can make a huge difference.
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4 weeks ago | 
telegraph.co.uk | Melanie Lissack |Boudicca Fox-Leonard |Simon Lewis |Jessica Doyle
If you're hankering after a DIY project to tackle over one of the upcoming bank holiday weekends, a piece of furniture is a fun and rewarding way to spend a few hours. We've all got something inexpensive and unloved lying around the house. And with a splash of paint, a few rolls of wallpaper and a bit of trimming, you can turn it into something that looks far more expensive. Stylist and interior design blogger Melanie Lissack is a DIY enthusiast and upcycling expert.
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1 month ago | 
melanielissackinteriors.com | Melanie Lissack
With spring in full swing, I thought I would share a few of my favourite Easter and spring home decor displays and crafts that I’ve created over the past couple of years. From Easter trees, spring faux flower floral arches over my front door and spring table settings, I hope it brings you ideas and inspiration when decorating your home for the season. Every year, one home display that I always put together is an Easter tree.
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1 month ago | 
melanielissackinteriors.com | Melanie Lissack
I wanted to personalise the Easter gifts that I was giving to the young children in my family, so I made these bunny gift tags using a cookie cutter and air drying clay! I wrote their names using a stamping kit, but you could also use a paint pen. Roll out your clay with the rolling pin until it is about 4 mm in thickness (you don’t want your name tag to be too thin so that it snaps). Using the cookie cutter, cut out a number of bunny shapes in the clay.
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1 month ago | 
melanielissackinteriors.com | Melanie Lissack
Featured Partner PostRevamping your home can be a thrilling yet sometimes overwhelming experience! A pivotal element to consider is the flooring, which can significantly impact the aesthetics and functionality of your living spaces.
