Maxine Brady | Interior Stylist, Props Stylist, Art Director & Home Decor Blogger
Interior stylist, events stylist, TV presenter, podcaster host with styling for magazines, public relations and advertising shoots. Brighton & London, UK. Home Decorating blog
The trend for ultra grey interiors is here to stay in 2017. We’ve had grey wallpapers, paint shades, furniture and fabrics – and now ***drum roll*** it’s time for grey carpet to take centre stage. Yep, that’s right the coolest colour is going to become the hottest flooring trend this year with breakthrough designs and playful patterns. In my my 2017 springContinue reading Say 'Oh, Hello!' to 10 of the Best Grey Carpets
I’ve been dying to share this post with you for months – and finally the day has come to reveal my very own kitchen makeover. Correction! Continue reading Kitchen Makeover with Befores + Afters
I’ve had a fascination with Murano glass since I was a little. My mum had this beautiful paperweight – a holiday momento from a trip to Venice – it was filled with glassy swirls in rainbow shades which I adored. To me, it is the mark of good taste – just flick through pages of Vogue and you’ll see in the homes ofContinue reading Murano Style Splurge
Let’s start with a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to us! This is a very special post that is very dear to me. Today, is exactly a year to when I got the keys for my first house AND it marks my 1st year as an Homes Blogger too. And boy-oh-boy has this been an up-and-down year. In this post, I want to share with you 6 keyContinue reading 6 lessons from my 1st year as a homes blogger
Here is a blog post about my underfloor heating install in my small kitchen I’ve been so busy with the renovations on the house since I moved in. So far I’ve made over the windows, a boiler install and sprinkled a little bit of magic in the garden. Now, I’m starting on the fun stuff which is making over THE KITCHEN. It’s been overhauled from top-to-bottom (which I amContinue reading Why your small kitchen needs Underfloor Heating Right now
Hey! I’ve got something super exciting to share with you….as an interior stylist, I’m lucky that I get to look at all the latest homeware trends for 2016 before they hit the high street. Today I want to share with you my highlights from the Spring Summer Press Preview Shows. Here’s my pick of the hottest home looks thatContinue reading 4 home trends I'm predicting for Spring/Summer 2016
When propping around Brighton for magazine style shoots, my goal is to find shops full of fun stuff that will make my shoot look unique. I’m on the hunt for home accessories that you won’t see anywhere else. I also like to team work propping with shopping for my own home – I LOVE MY JOB – and this is how I stumbled across Unlimited. MostContinue reading Shopping Guide To Brighton – Visit Art Shop Unlimited
With a new home to do up, I’m starting to feel the pinch. You too might be familiar with searching for money saving tips.Continue reading Money Saving Advice : 5 Expensive Mistakes You Might Be Making In Your Home
Last month, I talked about how to put a rocket up a slow builder. Now let’s look at what you really need to know – how to avoid a cowboy builder before you start. I’ve used 100s of workmen over the years and sadly, not all of them lived up to my expectations. Learning from my mistakes, I now haveContinue reading Lets Avoid cowboy builders
No outdoor space? No problems. We’ll show you how to add vibrant leafy greens to your home to create a designer indoor garden.
I often get emails from aspiring stylists who want to find out how they break into the industry. So just for you, here are my five tips for newbies on how to be an interior stylist. They may surprise you, but hopefully inspire you. And yes, that is me ironing a rug!
This post takes a look at the latest trend – Pure Brilliant Whites. If you thought they were unadventurous and a bit too safe – then time to think again. Take another look at the the powerful impact an all-white scheme can have on your home. Time to grab a tin of paint.