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News & views from the world of painting, decorating & interiors
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.
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Decorating During Lockdown – Making a Summer Room
Here is some uplifting interior advice from Glenda Strong who is a talented Artist and who sometimes works at Drew Decor Store. So during...
May 11, 20201 min read
Lost in the woods
Today we are taking a look at on of Cole and Sons classic wallpapers, Woods. A popular design that we have installed in many homes across...
Apr 19, 20202 min read
Famous designs of Fornasetti
Piero Fornasetti was an Italian versatile and eclectic artist, characterised by an unstoppable creative flair that made him one of the...
Apr 19, 20204 min read
Marvellous Morris
Victorian properties are my favourite houses to work on and theres a lot of them in Sheffield. Filled with features like the big sash bay...
Apr 15, 20203 min read
Bomb proof your walls
To line walls or not to line. That is the question. This is a more in depth look at why and how we would line your walls in the...
Apr 8, 20205 min read
Adding warmth to your walls.
One thing we are doing more of these days is adding wallpaper and colour to the family room. More and more people are extending on their...
Apr 3, 20203 min read
Detail in the design
I was looking forward to returning to this property as we had decorated it six years ago. Back in 2014 we was tasked to paint the full...
Apr 2, 20204 min read
'Seville' By Cole & Son
I was so excited to see a glimpse of the new 'Seville' collection by Cole & Son in a magazine that I thought I should share with you ....
Jan 6, 20202 min read
Here are a few of my favourite places on Ecclesall Road
Ever since I first visited Ecclesall Road, Sheffield when I was a young teenager it has remained one of my favourite areas to visit for...
Aug 1, 20193 min read
Versatile Stripes
Discrete, elegant and timeless, yet versatile and ever-surprising... stripes offer infinite possibilities to dress up your walls. With a...
Jul 11, 20191 min read
Moooi - The Extinct Animals Collection
The Extinct Animals wallcoverings are inspired by Moooi’s Museum of Extinct Animals. With the Museum of Extinct Animals, Moooi celebrates...
Jul 8, 20193 min read
Anaglypta is Back!
Anaglypta is one of the best known and oldest wallpaper brands, now in its 132nd year. The brand is synonymous with paintable wallpaper...
May 26, 20193 min read
About Ecclesall Road/Banner Cross
I was interested to know more about the area where Drew Decor Store is located and thought I would share some of my findings with you, in...
May 21, 20193 min read
Add style with wallpaper
You can add interest and detail to your walls with wallpaper. Just by adding wallpaper to your walls will add a sense of luxury and...
May 12, 20197 min read
Why use lining paper?
Reasons to use Lining Paper Most people are unsure about when to use lining paper so we thought we’d talk about the reasons why lining...
May 3, 20193 min read
Style on a roll
Don't think of wallpaper as 'decorating', think of it as an accessory and use it to revive a room, not redo it. It's an ideal opportunity...
Apr 29, 20192 min read
2019 Trend Report
I have noticed here at Drew Decor Store, 910 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield that there has been a shift towards bolder hues, which,...
Apr 16, 20193 min read
Spring into action
Painting and decorating is our passion. We have a motto, Prepare hard, Paint easy. Preparation is the most important part of decorating....
Mar 14, 20193 min read
By Appointment to the Queen.
Did you know that Cole & Son and Sanderson both have the prestigious mark of recognition - The Royal Warrant? The Royal Warrant is...
Mar 14, 20192 min read
Why should you support local businesses
Small and independent businesses are at the heart of our communities and its now more important than ever for the community to get behind...
Mar 3, 20193 min read
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