Working from home may seem like a dream come true but the reality is it can be quite hard to stay disciplined when in your comfort zone, especially if your working space is messy. Thankfully, the guys over at House Beautiful know exactly what we’re talking about and have rounded up some pretty useful desk […]
It’s always a good idea to spend some time working out what you want from a piece of furniture before making a purchase, and this is especially true when it comes to sofas. The first piece of advice we offer any new sofa buyer is to always try before you buy and take your time […]
Small living spaces often call for creative solutions when it comes to storage. Keeping all your bits and bobs safely stored away can be quite a trying thing to do when you live in a smaller living space, but there are a number of forward-thinking tips you can employ to maximise your total storage space. […]
Adding a new piece of art to your home collection is a sure-fire way to refresh your interiors and reinvigorate your household’s visual pleasures. No matter what your personal preference in art is, the following tip ensures every portrait, landscape and abstract is hung correctly and at the optimum level for all viewers. Known as […]
Happy New Year to all our customers from everyone here at Michael Murphy Home Furnishing! We hope you enjoyed your time off and are feeling rested and ready for everything 2018 has in store! To help you stay on top of things this year, we’ve gathered some very handy New Year’s resolutions for the home […]
Celebrate the arrival of the New Year with this fantastic New Year’s Resolution for the home: keep your house feeling homely with a weekly clean of the entire house! Start by determining a fool proof system for the weekly house clean e.g. clean every Saturday morning, starting with one type of cleaning such as cleaning […]
Do you find it hard to get rid of unwanted items? Are you struggling to declutter your home ahead of Christmas? If so then you may benefit from employing the 10 Percent Method when trying to part with items you no longer need. As noted by Apartment Therapy, the 10 Percent Method was dreamed up […]
There’s been a noticeable drop in temperature over the past week as the lead up to Christmas finally begins. November is definitely one of the colder months of the year, but with these top tips you’ll be able to keep your home cosy and warm without having to break the bank. Hardwoods are terrible at […]
Today’s blog topic focuses on rug placement and comes courtesy of a very informative graphic from Apartment Therapy (see below). For large living rooms with floating seating areas, you should choose a rug large enough to contain all pieces of furniture. Smaller living rooms with limited space are suitable for smaller rugs but try to […]
Corner sofas are one of the most unique and comfortable types of seating furniture you can introduce to your living space but there are a few things to consider when choosing the right corner sofa for your home. The most important thing is to ensure you enough room to fit the sofa, so remember to […]
Indoor plants are a very welcome addition to any interior, brightening up your living space and helping you to stay connected to nature, and you’ll be happy to know that it’s relatively easy to keep your indoor plants alive during the colder autumn and winter months. (Credit: Interior Design Ideas) Overwatering is generally the […]
Autumn has arrived and with it the dark, long nights associated with this time of year. Fear not however, as our top tips for brightening dark rooms will ensure you’re not left in the dark on those chilly autumn evenings! Mirrors double the amount of natural light a room receives by bouncing it around the […]
Bedrooms have a propensity for getting messy very quickly, but with these handy tips you should have your place of rest nice and tidy in no time. The easiest thing you can do to declutter your bedroom is keep all surfaces, such as your nightstand, beside locker or vanity table, free from items you don’t […]
Save money on heating bills this autumn with these handy tricks to keep your home warmer for longer! Keep your curtains open during the day to allow as much sunlight to enter your home as possible, providing you with a free hit of natural heat. Once night falls, shut your curtains tight as these act […]
There are many misconceptions about our homes and the objects we fill them with. For example, most people think pressing the ‘test’ button on a smoke detector is all you need to do to check that it’s working. Unfortunately, this only ensures that the alarm is working, as opposed to the detection of smoke. Instead, […]
For many homeowners, wallpaper is the ideal item for brightening up and adding some zest to any room in the house that needs it. However, wallpaper can be a little tricky to keep clean compared to painted walls, which is why you should try the following tips whenever you’re giving wallpaper a wipe down. Remember […]
Today’s Top Tips blog rounds up the very best tips and tricks for cleaning painted walls, and don’t forget to check out our previous entries on hardwood, vinyl and carpet. Prepare for a full clean of your painted walls by laying down old sheets to absorb excess water and vacuuming all dust from the walls […]
Welcome to the second part of our blog covering the top tips you can use to keep your rug looking and smelling fresher for longer. Don’t forget to check out part one for some handy tips about what to do when you first receive your new rug. Spills: It’s vital you treat any spills as […]
It’s easy to take rugs for granted and forget that as with every other item in our house they require care and attention if they are to stay in optimum condition. These handy tips for taking care of your rug will help to keep it looking, feeling and smelling newer for longer. Remember to check […]
