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We write about the things we discover that inspire us from the world of painting, decorating and interiors. We also write about new products, decorating equipment, new designers, new brands and new brand releases. And we also write about the city we love, Sheffield. So please take a look through our blog and see if you find anything of interest, and don’t forget to reach out to us if you need any help or you have any questions.

Mar 22, 20237 min read

Little Greene Exterior Paint: A Comprehensive Review

Discover the benefits of Little Green Paint's exterior finishes in this comprehensive blog post. Easy to navigate with helpful tips.

Feb 16, 20234 min read

Sheffield's Best-Kept Secret for Interiors

Drew Decor Store's Locally Owned and Operated Business with Big-City Style. Welcome to Drew Decor Store, your one-stop shop for interior...

Feb 14, 20235 min read

Little Greene Paint : A Timeless Choice for High-Quality, Eco-Friendly Painting

As a professional painter and decorator, I have used many different paints over the years, but Little Greene Paint is one of my all-time...

Feb 7, 20238 min read

The Pros and Cons of Water-based Paints

Water-based paints are becoming more popular in the UK's painting and decorating industry due to their several benefits over traditional oil

Feb 4, 20234 min read

How to use a paint sample pot

Here is our latest top tip on how to use a paint sample pot to select your colours for your latest decorating project Step by Step Paint...

Aug 22, 20224 min read

5 Reasons to Hire an Interior Stylist

Find out why Hiring an Interior Stylist is smart move if you want your home to look its best. A house should have the ability to offer...

Apr 22, 20222 min read

Drawing with Light - would Picasso have used a drawing tablet?

As a practising artist and interior design illustrator I’ve thought long and hard about digital drawing verses hand methods, often...

Apr 8, 20223 min read

Morris the Original Maximalist

“Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be beautiful or believe to be useful”, William Morris, Victorian poet, radical...

Mar 22, 20223 min read

You'll Always Find Me in the Kitchen at Parties!

"You'll Always Find Me in the Kitchen at Parties,” Jona Lewie’s 1980s hit ear-worms its ways into my head as I sit down to write about...

Feb 18, 20222 min read

Pantone Colour of the Year - Peri Purple

This years colour of the year from Pantone is Peri Purple. Peri Purple has the quality of blue but with a red violet undertone. The...

Jan 19, 20222 min read

Interior Design: Feeling Good Inside with Cosifications

Your guide to 'cosifications'. How to make your home more cosy, welcoming, warm, and enjoyable for everyone.

May 20, 20213 min read

Getting to know the owner of the Drew Decor Shop

We spoke to Suzanne Drew, owner and founder of the Drew Decor decorating shop, about her love of all things interior styling related and...

Dec 14, 20203 min read

Historic Royal Palaces – Great Masters by Cole & Son

I am so excited to be able to share with you the latest collection by Cole & Son who pay homage to the master artisans, craftsmen and...

Dec 8, 20202 min read

How to choose wallpaper

If you have been shopping for wallpaper lately you will know that the choice can be a little overwhelming with so many styles available....

Aug 7, 20201 min read

Sweet Dreams - A Beautiful Bedroom

Emma Shipley’s new collection for Clarke and Clarke could quite possibly deliver the perfects night sleep. Shipley’s signature style...

Jul 11, 20202 min read

Drew Decor Store answers your questions about decorating teenage bedrooms

Another great book that stems from my design education is ‘A Pattern Language’ by Christopher Alexander. Published in 1976 my dog eared...

Jun 20, 20202 min read

Complementary colours and why opposites attract

Drew Décor Store answers your questions about colour. Our blogs are often inspired by the questions customers ask when they come into the...

Jun 15, 20202 min read

Fashion meets Interior Design.

There’s no need to travel to London to find fabrics and wallpapers that are at the cutting edge of design. We’ve got it all here hot off...

Jun 9, 20202 min read

Making an Entrance – First Impressions Count

Drew Décor Store answers your questions about decorating your entrance hallway. This week we are turning again to Deborah Needleman’s...

May 29, 20201 min read

Bathroom – or Bath as a Room?

Drew Décor Store answers your questions about decorating the bathroom. Much consideration is given to the fixtures and hardware in a...