https://stylebymagda.com/blog Interior design, decorating, style, beauty and lifestyle articles by UK interior designer Magda Callery. en-gb Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:36:15 GMT https://stylebymagda.com/blog/how-to-grow-cosmos https://stylebymagda.com/blog/how-to-grow-cosmos Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Flowers & Garden A florist's guide to the cosmos flower: when to sow cosmos seeds in the UK, caring for cosmos seedlings, pinching, staking and deadheading, the best varieties, chocolate cosmos and cutting for the vase. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/when-are-peonies-in-season https://stylebymagda.com/blog/when-are-peonies-in-season Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Flowers & Garden A florist's guide to when peonies are in season in the UK and around the world, with a month-by-month availability chart, how to buy and open peonies, the best varieties and out-of-season alternatives. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/yellow-flowers-meaning https://stylebymagda.com/blog/yellow-flowers-meaning Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Flowers & Garden What do yellow flowers mean? A florist compares the Victorian and modern meanings of more than 20 yellow blooms, plus cultural traditions, the best yellow flowers for every occasion and season, and care tips. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/november-birth-flower https://stylebymagda.com/blog/november-birth-flower Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Flowers & Garden The November birth flower is the chrysanthemum. A florist explains its meaning, colours and history, the types you'll find at a florist, November birthday bouquet ideas and how to make chrysanthemums last. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/scandi-console-table https://stylebymagda.com/blog/scandi-console-table Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Interior Design How to choose and style a Scandi console table, with standard sizes, where to use one, a simple styling formula, 20 ideas for hallways and living rooms, and what to check before you buy. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/1980s-outfits-for-ladies https://stylebymagda.com/blog/1980s-outfits-for-ladies Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Style 14 iconic 1980s outfits for ladies and how to recreate them, from power suits and aerobics wear to acid wash denim, plus 80s accessories, hair, makeup and easy costume ideas. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/writing-desks https://stylebymagda.com/blog/writing-desks Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Interior Design An interior designer's guide to writing desks: every type and what it's called, standard sizes, how to choose one for your space, buying vintage and styling ideas. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/what-is-industrial-furniture-design https://stylebymagda.com/blog/what-is-industrial-furniture-design Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Interior Design What industrial furniture design is, where it came from, its key materials and design classics, the colours that suit it and how to use it at home without it feeling cold. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/eye-lift-for-hooded-eyes https://stylebymagda.com/blog/eye-lift-for-hooded-eyes Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Beauty Every eye lift option for hooded eyes compared, from makeup tricks and non-surgical treatments to eyelid surgery, with NHS guidance on UK costs, recovery and risks. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/how-to-remove-musty-smell-from-wood-furniture https://stylebymagda.com/blog/how-to-remove-musty-smell-from-wood-furniture Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Decorating A step-by-step guide to getting rid of a musty smell in old wood furniture and drawers, with the methods that work, what doesn't, mould safety and how to stop it coming back. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/how-to-grow-zinnias https://stylebymagda.com/blog/how-to-grow-zinnias Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Flowers & Garden A florist's guide to planting zinnias in the UK: when and how to sow zinnia seeds, planting out, spacing, pinching, the best varieties for cutting and how to make cut zinnias last. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/deck-railing-ideas https://stylebymagda.com/blog/deck-railing-ideas Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Flowers & Garden 30 deck railing ideas, from timber and black metal to cable, glass and cheap DIY options, plus US and UK safety rules, a material comparison and maintenance tips. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/kinetic-architecture https://stylebymagda.com/blog/kinetic-architecture Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Interior Design What is kinetic architecture? 15 real buildings that move, from Paris to Abu Dhabi and London, how they work, and how to bring kinetic design home. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/georgian-hallway-ideas https://stylebymagda.com/blog/georgian-hallway-ideas Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Interior Design 25 Georgian hallway ideas from an interior designer: what makes a hallway Georgian, floors, paint colours, panelling, staircases, lighting and restoration tips. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/wimborne-white-farrow-and-ball https://stylebymagda.com/blog/wimborne-white-farrow-and-ball Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Decorating Farrow & Ball Wimborne White No. 239 explained by an interior designer: undertone, how it looks in every light, how it compares with Pointing and All White, and what to pair it with. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/colour-psychology-grey https://stylebymagda.com/blog/colour-psychology-grey Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Decorating The colour psychology of grey explained by an interior designer: what the research really says, warm vs cool and light vs dark greys, and how to make grey feel calm, not cold. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/japandi-office https://stylebymagda.com/blog/japandi-office Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Interior Design 25 Japandi office ideas from an interior designer: the principles, colours and materials, plus desks, storage, lighting and styling for a calm, uncluttered workspace. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/cost-of-replacing-garage-floor https://stylebymagda.com/blog/cost-of-replacing-garage-floor Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Decorating What it really costs to replace a garage floor in the UK and US, with prices per square metre and square foot, cheaper alternatives, hidden costs and how long it takes. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/rugs-for-living-room-ideas https://stylebymagda.com/blog/rugs-for-living-room-ideas Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Interior Design 30 rugs for living room ideas from an interior designer, with a rug size chart in cm and feet, the three classic layouts, materials compared and styling tips. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/french-cafe-interior-design https://stylebymagda.com/blog/french-cafe-interior-design Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Interior Design How to bring French café interior design home, with the key elements, colours, a little history, 25 ideas for kitchens, nooks and gardens, and how to avoid a themed look. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/baby-girl-nursery-ideas https://stylebymagda.com/blog/baby-girl-nursery-ideas Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Interior Design 30 baby girl nursery ideas from an interior designer: soft colour palettes beyond pink, wallpaper, furniture, lighting and storage, plus nursery safety and a room she'll grow into. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/chic-casual-outfits https://stylebymagda.com/blog/chic-casual-outfits Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Style How to dress chic casual every day: the simple outfit formula, 25 chic casual outfit ideas for every season and occasion, a 20-piece capsule wardrobe, colour palettes and the fit, fabric and accessory tricks that make the difference. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/what-is-a-bed-sham https://stylebymagda.com/blog/what-is-a-bed-sham Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Decorating What is a bed sham, how is it different from a pillowcase, and what is the sham in a bed set? An interior designer explains sham types, sizes and simple styling formulas for every bed. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/terracotta-colour https://stylebymagda.com/blog/terracotta-colour Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Decorating Everything you need to know about terracotta colour: shades and HEX codes, the colours that go with terracotta, and how to decorate with it in every room, from an interior designer. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/fresh-christmas-wreaths https://stylebymagda.com/blog/fresh-christmas-wreaths Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Flowers & Garden Fresh Christmas wreath ideas from an interior designer: the best greenery, how to keep a wreath fresh all season, and how to choose faux wreaths and Christmas faux floral arrangements that look real. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/best-green-paint-colours https://stylebymagda.com/blog/best-green-paint-colours Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Decorating The best green paint colours for every room, from sage and olive to forest and emerald, with how to choose the right green for your light and the colours that go with it. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/cosy-autumn-bedroom-ideas https://stylebymagda.com/blog/cosy-autumn-bedroom-ideas Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Decorating How to create a cosy autumn bedroom with a warm fall aesthetic: earthy colour palettes, layered bedding, warm lighting, texture, scent and five complete bedroom looks to copy. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/gaming-room-colour-ideas https://stylebymagda.com/blog/gaming-room-colour-ideas Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Interior Design The best gaming room colours from an interior designer: why darker walls reduce glare, how to pair paint with RGB lighting, five gaming room schemes to copy and ideas for shared rooms and teen bedrooms. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/dulux-ink-well https://stylebymagda.com/blog/dulux-ink-well Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Decorating An interior designer's review of Dulux Ink Well: what colour it is, how it looks in different light, the colours that go with it, how it compares to Hague Blue, and the best rooms to use it in. https://stylebymagda.com/blog/types-of-architecture https://stylebymagda.com/blog/types-of-architecture Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magda Callery Interior Design A complete guide to the different types of architecture: 32 architectural styles from Classical to contemporary, with dates, key features, famous examples, a timeline and how to identify the style of any building.