About the Author

Max has worked in the furnishing industry for over twelve years and has extensive knowledge of both the furnishing industry and the rental investment property market. He joined InStyle Direct in 2008 as a Design Assistant and now, as Head Designer, leads a team of four designers.read full profile

Curtain up

Curtains and window dressings can make or break your beautiful new interior. But sometimes the huge choice can seem overwhelming. From simple roller blinds to full length, velvet curtains, there are s...
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Transforming London Rental Apartments for Maximum Return

The London rental market is very competitive. Properties let quickly if they are beautifully presented and furnished but prospective tenants will walk away if an apartment looks tired and unappealing....
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Dress to Sell – Showhome Chic Brings in Buyers at New City Development

We all know the feeling. You go along excitedly to view an apartment to buy or to rent and when you arrive, it’s neutral, unfurnished, dull. You feel deflated. There’s nothing wrong with the apart...
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Tips for Furnishing a Holiday Home or Rental Property in London

With property prices subdued in many European countries, now could be the time to pick up a bargain, whether as a holiday home or as a rental property. But if you’ve just bought your dream home ...
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Setting a Simple Yet Chic Dining Table

A hub for family dinners, parties and special occasions, dining tables are the focal point of any kitchen, dining or living room. Regardless of how well decorated a room is,an empty table looks bare, ...
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A Little Luxury Goes a Long Way……

With spring hopefully not too far away, now is the time to brighten up your home with a few, luxurious new accessories. New cushions, an eye catching piece of art or a piece of statement furniture –...
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Cool Weather – Hot Designs

January – a time of fresh ideas for the year ahead.  And with that in mind we’re soon off to visit the major design shows to find inspiration for our interior schemes over the coming months....
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Inspiring Interiors – Our Trend Report for 2013

With the first of 2013’s interiors shows just weeks away (Interiors UK, NEC, Birmingham, January 20th – 23rd), we’ve been looking ahead to the trends and collections that will be inspiri...
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Showhomes and View Units – Are Yours Outstanding Enough to Attract Buyers Quickly?

Creating a lifestyle, a home where buyers can imagine themselves living – it’s what selling a property is all about. After all, a plain, empty apartment isn’t easy to fall in love with. ...
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