Fresh Design Blog https://www.freshdesignblog.com/ Modern Living for Real Homes & Gardens Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:31:32 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://i0.wp.com/www.freshdesignblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cropped-FDB_favicon.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Fresh Design Blog https://www.freshdesignblog.com/ 32 32 118994551 Aurelia and the Art of Adding Texture to a Calm Home Office https://www.freshdesignblog.com/2026/09/aurelia-and-the-art-of-adding-texture-to-a-calm-home-office/ https://www.freshdesignblog.com/2026/09/aurelia-and-the-art-of-adding-texture-to-a-calm-home-office/#respond Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:31:28 +0000 https://www.freshdesignblog.com/?p=184702 If you have recently simplified your home office, you probably noticed how wonderfully calm it is. Clear surfaces, neutral colors, and fewer visual distractions create a space that is easy to settle into. However, while it may feel and look great, you might start to feel like something is missing after a few days. The […]

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]]> https://www.freshdesignblog.com/2026/09/furnitureinstore-review-2026-how-this-online-sofa-retailer-handles-delivery-and-finance/feed/ 0 184698 How to Design a Child’s Bedroom: A Complete Room Planning Guide https://www.freshdesignblog.com/2026/09/how-to-design-a-childs-bedroom-a-complete-room-planning-guide/ https://www.freshdesignblog.com/2026/09/how-to-design-a-childs-bedroom-a-complete-room-planning-guide/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:32:28 +0000 https://www.freshdesignblog.com/?p=184456 Designing a child’s bedroom can be one of the most enjoyable home projects. It’s a chance to use colour, pattern and playful ideas that you might not choose elsewhere, and to create a room that feels unmistakably theirs. But children’s bedrooms have to work hard, too. One relatively small room may need to provide somewhere […]

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]]> https://www.freshdesignblog.com/2026/09/how-to-design-a-childs-bedroom-a-complete-room-planning-guide/feed/ 0 184456 How to Make Open-Plan Living Spaces Feel More Comfortable https://www.freshdesignblog.com/2026/09/how-to-make-open-plan-living-spaces-feel-more-comfortable/ https://www.freshdesignblog.com/2026/09/how-to-make-open-plan-living-spaces-feel-more-comfortable/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:51:14 +0000 https://www.freshdesignblog.com/?p=184637 Open-plan living is a popular design choice for homeowners and professionals due to the space, natural light, and flexibility it provides. While there are clear benefits to open-plan living, it can also be challenging to create comfort in large, open spaces, which can leave the space feeling cold and impersonal. With this in mind, this […]

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]]> https://www.freshdesignblog.com/2026/09/solar-panels-and-interior-design-what-to-think-about-before-you-go-solar/feed/ 0 184629 How to Choose the Right Mattress for Tiny House Living https://www.freshdesignblog.com/2026/09/how-to-choose-the-right-mattress-for-tiny-house-living/ https://www.freshdesignblog.com/2026/09/how-to-choose-the-right-mattress-for-tiny-house-living/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:44:53 +0000 https://www.freshdesignblog.com/?p=184622 Living in a tiny house changes how you think about almost everything, and your mattress is no exception. You’re working with limited square footage, tighter layouts, and furniture that often has to do double duty. In places with compact coastal homes and relaxed design trends, like Huntington Beach, practical comfort matters even more. A mattress […]

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