If you are combining two styles into one home, doing this will add more creativity and patterns when designing and decorating the interior d

When you decorate in traditional-modern or transitional designs, you want to incorporate aspects of traditional and modern materials, patter

If you permanently work from home or just want a place to get away, these trends will help modernise and upgrade your home office. Corner O

Are you tired of changing your outfits and colour schemes for your home based on the different events and seasons, we have a solution for yo

If you are looking to design your home but don’t want to keep reusing art and pictures, then we have the best solution for you! From h

When it comes to design, there are many different factors which influence the array of styles from around the world which are unique to the

From a budding chef to a professional cook, the kitchen is an important part of the house for everyone. These kitchen trends will help upgra

As ceramics come in different colours, shapes, sizes and materials they can help design inside your home. The ceramics available range from

When Father’s Day arrives each year, it can be difficult when thinking about which gifts you should buy. AO Home is here to help every

Whether you want to redecorate your bathroom, looking for different ways to organise and declutter or just wanting to accessorise. These a

Destination inspired interiors look chic and make you feel like you’re always on vacay. Across the EU, the different interior styles v

Clocks are essential for pretty much every room in the house… Yes, we have our phones, but there’s something instilled in all o

There are a lot of things to consider when finding the perfect sofa for you, but the main thing is to make sure you’re sitting pretty.

When it comes to designing your home, one interior design rule everyone should live by is to choose function over form. Of course, we can al

The dining room is, and I can’t stress this enough, the most important room in the house. You should create a room you’re proud

The hallway is one of the most neglected spaces in our homes. It’s a place to dump our keys, shoes and coats and is constantly walked

Is there anyone left who hasn’t “Hinched” their home? If there is…what are you waiting for! She is the domestic her

Compact living is something a lot of us will experience at some point in our lifetime. Whether it be a small home or a small room, we could

Following on from the first of our Trends by Room series, we’re continuing with the bedroom! When it comes to your bedroom’s d&

Mother’s Day is next weekend… Have you sorted what you’re getting mum? Buying a gift is nice, but you could put a little

With how fast trends come and go these days, it’s not uncommon to feel that you’ve wasted your money on that super trendy bed th

Personally, I love having guests come to my home. But, on occasion I’ll be caught off guard with a last-minute-lodger, leaving me in a

Welcome to the first of a series we’re going to be doing! We’ll be doing one blog every month walking you through the biggest an

I think everyone enjoys some kind of art, but knowing how and where to hang your frames and paintings in your home can be tricky. You want t

Being the nosy person I am, when going into someone’s home, I always want to see the kitchen and the bathroom – I don’t kn

Yes, you read the title right! Although it might not feel like it, spring is right around the corner… we just have to survive the nex

Ahh, Dulux’s Colour of the Year, Spiced Honey. We touched upon it in an earlier blog, but it definitely deserves a blog in its own rig

With minimalism out, maximalism is all the way in! Minimalistic homes were easy to style, a gold detail here, a neutral cushion there, maxim

Metals & Materials We’ve mentioned before how there will always be types of metals and materials in trend – rose gold metal

Want a home where you and your kids can be together without giving up on the style and décor you worked so hard to perfect? We found

2018 seemed to last 5 minutes… How is it 2019 already?! With the new year, usually comes a new-found-wave of motivation and I, for on

Christmas is one of the most important days in our children’s lives. Everything about it just screams excitement for our little ones,

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We love the festive period here at AO Home. I mean what’s not to love, the general me

We understand some people don’t particularly like Christmas trees, and some people simply don’t have enough room in the home for

So, every year around early November I walk around the department stores and I get that warm fuzzy feeling inside and I’m inspired by

For some, hosting Christmas is an annual tradition. But, for those of you who are hosting your first ever Christmas for your family and frie

Ah, the bar cart. The one piece of furniture that defines who you are as a person because let’s face it... if you have a bar cart you&

AO Home is committed to providing great products and even greater service! We are proud to bring you creative and unusual products from star

Trends evolve around you and they evolve with you – there’s no escaping them. Everything that is designed is predetermined by a

When hosting an event, the little touches always matter. Eye-catching centrepieces are a must for memorable décor, and although bouqu

If you’re not from Britain or are new to the UK, you may be unfamiliar with our amazing tradition of Bonfire Night. Every year on the

Movember – a word that has now been in our vocabulary for nearly 15 years now, and other than an excuse to grow some facial insulation

Although spiders in the UK don’t pose a threat to our health, we can all agree that they’re not exactly welcomed into our homes

In desperate need of some Halloween inspiration? Whether you’re in need of a costume, decorating, food or drinks ideas, or just franti

Halloween is a great day for kids, but at what age is it officially unacceptable to celebrate Halloween? We say never! Whether you want to

Now is the perfect time to begin your search for the ultimate open fire! Open fires add character to a room and not to mention the heat

I think we can all agree the weather's dipped a degree or two. This makes evenings and weekend call for one thing, a sofa, a blanket and a b

Hygge (hue-guh or hoo-gah): A Scandinavian word for the feeling of cosiness generated by our surroundings and attitudes. Although Hygge ha

Changing the surface you walk on has the same impact on your home as painting the walls – colour, texture and pattern all play their o

Ahh, Autumn… The most beautiful season of them all. Adding Autumnal touches to your home can be exciting, but décor changes c

Curtains are a must for dressing any window and draping curtains is so much more than just hanging them from a pole. They provide privacy, a

No one wants to get up in the morning to a freezing cold bathroom floor - well, I can’t speak for everyone… but I know I don&rs

Say hello to our brand new supplier, Blyth Woodcraft! We knew from the moment we came across Blyth Woodcraft they would be a perfect fit for

Now, whenever I think of rugs my mind automatically envisions Aladdin and Princess Jasmine magically flying above the streets of Agrabah sin

Schools are back in session next week, summer is almost done and the last bank holiday until Christmas has just passed us by… I think

Camping What better time to camp than summer? There is nothing more entertaining than camping with a group of your closest friends, sitt

Bi-folds have been used in homes with wooden panels as room dividers or closet doors, but have you ever considered full glass panels, openin

The Irish Bubble Domes are located in County Fermanagh at the Finn Lough Resort. Take a trip to one of the most romantic places in Ireland.

With air travel becoming more and more mind-boggling, with visas, strikes, immunisations, ever mounting additional fees and Brex*t – p

At AO Home, we love posting about interesting homes, décor and interiors as well as reading blogs about revamping houses. But one thi

{ Dress Code – Beard } by Wonderful World Cool headshots and even cooler beards – this is our go-to beard-board for ultimate

So you’ve had an amazing sun-filled holiday and you’re back home, back to work and back to feeling those dreaded holiday blues!

I’m not going to patronise and explain to you what a headboard is, I’m sure we’re all familiar. Personally, I feel like he

Pops of Colour One of the strongest trends this season is pops of colours. It’s all about mixing bright colours together, which could

You might be thinking “ice cream colours?” That was our initial thought. So we delved a little deeper to find out what goes beyo

Strawberries and cream? Pimms? Smells like Wimbledon! The tennis championship began yesterday, and we’re more than ready to watch our

In keeping with the “masculine” theme of June, and because we feel masculinity in interior design needs to be shown on a wider s

Russia 2018 is well underway and many people across the world will be tuning in to support their national team as they play for glory. But,

We see modern, minimalistic, bright homes every day... Online inspiration is endless, so it’s clear to see what’s going to be tr

Pastel walls, fluffy cushions, blankets and in-your-face-floral patterns are not something you might associate with a masculine interior. An

Every year, when Father’s Day comes around, I find myself struggling to find my dad a gift! Why are dads so difficult to buy for? Some

Being so passionate about interior design comes hand-in-hand with spending hours scrolling through Instagram and blogs, swooning over the dr

Have a BBQ The obvious thing to do on a sunny bank holiday would be to have a barbecue! Invite some friends over, get some drinks on ice, s

The material of the moment last year was quite obviously marble. And, although marble is still pretty big, we’ve noticed Terrazzo cree

This bright, airy interior was designed by Jessica Helgerson & her incredible team! We love the simplicity of this kitchen. Ev

A huge trend that has been slowly but surely creeping into our homes over the last few seasons has been house plants – be they artific

Summer barbeques and garden parties are right around the corner, are you thinking about having one of your own? We know, we know – all

As I'm sure we all know, Easter is coming up fast. This means the time has come to get all the family together, eat good food and binge on c

On March 17th everyone becomes a little Irish, and who doesn't love the luck of the Irish and enjoy the craziness of Saint Patrick’s D

Mother’s Day is right round the corner, and while we still have a couple of weeks, it’s a day that should be thoroughly thought

Make sure your home is on trend this year by keeping up with 2018’s interior design trends! 2018’s trends seem to be the kind of

The typical presents that men receive on Valentine’s Day, the most romantic day of the year, say a lot about the modern relationship.

You could buy her perfume again or that necklace she's been ogling, but if there’s anything you don’t want to be, it’s pre

We are overjoyed to welcome yet another supplier to AO Home. Oh So Pretty is a Cheshire based company offering contemporary homewares since

We are delighted to welcome another wonderful supplier to the AO Home team. At AO Home, we value good quality products and we believe Biggs

We are well into winter now and I’m sure it’s no news to you that it’s a cold one. A few weeks ago, my home boiler broke d

Happy New Year! It is the time of year when everyone puts their well intended New Year Resolutions into practice, being kind, changing your

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As I’m sure we are all familiar with the typical UK Christmas traditions, I thought we

How To Wrap Christmas Presents No longer will you have to struggle to wrap your Christmas present this year! No more will badly wrapped pre

Handmade originals and exquisite prints are a rare find in today’s art world. Zai Hafiz Art manages to keep the art alive (mind the pu

You know the words you don’t want to hear while she opens her presents on Christmas Day…   “Oh, another one of the

One of the best parts of the festive season has to be the sugary treats that pop up all over Pinterest and Instagram. They make you want to

Everyone loves a comfy hoodie or tracksuit bottoms, and while you very much could wear them out and about, sometimes you still want to be co

This year’s Movember is officially now over. The strange this is though, you’re still left with a familiar, niggling feeling abo

Struggling for gift ideas for your secret Santa, significant other or a tricky family member? We have the perfect gift guide with gift ideas

Industrial buildings began as a functional space for factories, now they are used to create urban homes and apartments. The raw, empty space

We have been using greetings cards for centuries to express our feelings and wishing happiness on birthdays and Christmas. What makes it so

By now, your Movember Mo is likely coming into its own and becoming an impressive display of facial hair and sheer, unadulterated manliness.

This autumn, as nights get longer and the warm days slowly leave us, your home should be a cosy escape from the cold autumnal weather. A hom

As Brits, we are known for drinking tea, but we do love our coffee; almost as much as our American cousins. Coffee has become the most popul

With November being Vegan Month, we put together a 3-course menu to honour this wonderful month! We have made sure to choose recipes that ar

Bonfire night is fast approaching and we are super excited for the fireworks, bonfires… but most importantly: the food! Toffee on bon

Bonfire Night isn’t just about fireworks, it is a time when your friends and family can come together around a fire and enjoy good foo

The secret to carving the perfect pumpkin, is keep it simple. A pumpkin is a vegetable, not a piece of wood. It is also essential that you a

Whether you’re going low-key or over the top, gory or spooky, there are loads of ways to decorate your home to impress your friends&he

Happy Diwali! As it is the Festival of Lights, we thought we would devote a blog the beautiful festival. The word Diwali means ‘rows

Journal therapy has been known to be an effective way to clear people’s minds and bring clarity to issues that were once incomprehensi

The history of Velvet goes back as early as 2000 BC in Cairo. With its intricate and luxurious embroidery, only the noble and wealthy could

For years, we have been open to accepting new cultures, but one culture has grown more than others. Indian! Their food, music, style, and wa

Luxury candles and candleholders have boomed in popularity over the past decade. When did they become a symbol of luxury?   In the pa

We all love a good cup of tea – not problem can’t be solved over a cup of Rosy Lee! It makes us feel all warm and cosy and taste

Absolutely! Aromatherapy uses natural oils from plants to enhance your mood, help you sleep, and fight the symptoms of a common cold. All wi

The beauty industry is constantly developing and evolving and it is becoming increasingly more accepted for men to groom themselves. Brands

Over the past few years, handmade products have become increasingly popular. Is this is due to the urge to be unique, or the vanity to own a

No matter the time of year, influences from Morocco can really make our home feel special and comforting. Adding exotic touches to interior

Welcome to the TASTE section of the AO Home Style Ideas. Here, we explore everything taste related – delicious recipes, kitchen desig

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