Style Dilemmas

Design. Opinion. Advice. Getting the best for you and your home.

Design. Opinion. Advice. Getting the best for you and your home.

Style Dilemmas brings you the best advice on what and where to get in order to make your homes beautiful at the best possible prices.

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Mail order thoughts

Memoirs of a desperate housewife by galina Leave a comment »

It is that time of the year again. My birthday is just round the corner and all the mail-order guys rush to send me special birthday offers. Or shall I say, “special” birthday offers? Read the rest of this entry »

Shopping for sheds

Memoirs of a desperate housewife by galina Leave a comment »

Today I am shopping for sheds. Specifically I am looking for a small(ish) storage unit to go in that awkward space at the side of the house. Anybody who ever had an end-of-terrace property would know what I am talking about - too narrow to put anything substantial, yet too wide to waste with the space such a premium and all.

At first there seems to be plenty of choice on the market. Firstly, various plastic and metal storage units. I am told by The Boss to dismiss all of those straightaway. I have to agree they do look pretty hideous. And I doubt they would be very good for the planet. I love the idea of sliding doors on the metal ones but it is not enough to make up for the material. We’ll be old-fashioned and go with wood. Read the rest of this entry »

Bathroom window question

Readers Questions by laura 1 Comment »

The glass in my bathroom window is clear. I like having a view but it compromises my privacy. Do I have to choose between the two?

Looking for a coffee table

Readers Questions by eugene 2 Comments »

I saw a gorgeous coffee table in window of a designer furniture shop. It had a glass top like a triange with rounded corners and a base made out of two interlocking wooden pieces. I love it, but the price tag was outrageous - nearly £1000 on sale. Can I get something similar for less?

Storage units for living areas

Readers Questions by corla 1 Comment »

I am desperate for some storage units for living areas. I don’t want any usual “feature” cabinets and bookcases - I just want large floor-to ceiling doors to cover all the junk. I have a modest budget and I want something fast. Where can I get it?

Options for an awkward doorway opening

Readers Questions by Jennifer 3 Comments »

I have an awkward doorway between the kitchen and the dining room. It is too big for a regular door and too small for a double doors. And I am not sure I want the doors anyway - I like the flow. However, I am starting a B&B and would like to have an option of having a screen between the two rooms occasionally. What other options can I have?

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How do I protect a floor at a party?

Readers Questions by susan 1 Comment »

I am throwing a disco party at home for my 7 year-old. We are very excited, but concerned about our new very special cork floor. What is the best way to protect it?