With the Scandinavian trend for Hygge the idea of bringing a romantic Swiss cabin feel to a bedroom has become attractive, particularly during the long cold Winter months of lockdown. Many elements of home decor will bring this sense of warmth and well being to a room. The most obvious thing we associate with a …
If you ask a child what is yellow they will probably say “the sun” or a “banana”. Neither answer is the most prepossessing start for an interior motif. However yellow in interior decor is one of the oldest and more enduring of all colours. Having been out of favour for a while recently with new …
With the words “New England”, a host of images comes to mind. A simplicity of design and a wealth of home craftsmanship brings to this look a clean and charming style. Very often it is associated with a coastal theme with the blue and white palette of the ocean a backdrop to interior design. In …
From the foundation of the firm in 1875, the name of Liberty has been most associated with textiles. Liberty silks woven in India but dyed in Leek, Staffordshire by Thomas Waddle produced the range of colours and dyes we most think of when we think of the Liberty print. These deep yellows, peacock blues and …
Animal images have long been popular for decorative inspiration. Most notably fabric and wallpaper have taken the image of the bird in many variations to produce lovely colourful options for your room. Whether is a gentle dove or a dramatic peacock there will be something to suit your taste. The whimsical Chimney Swallows by Designers …
My image of chandeliers was more Beauty and the Beast by Disney and I felt them to be overwhelming and dated. Suddenly a range of much more sculptural overhead lighting has been created and the chandelier become funky and artistic. A good example of this modern industrial hanging pendant / chandelier is from Buster and …
A kitchen is in many ways the most important area in a house. Particularly now when we spend time socialising, eating and spending time as a family both inside and out. An ideal kitchen is only ever that for the person who uses it. The planning of this space needs lots of thought and by …
Let the glamour, heat and bright lights fill your home with Miami sun. Channelling the image of Bigger Splash by David Hockney, look at the brilliance of colour in this painting to inspire your take on heat and space, moving across America from California where this painting is set to the tropical richness of Miami. …
When is a colour not quite a plum and not quite a brown? When it’s aubergine. This colour can be a dramatic addition to a room giving it a luxurious feel. As a wall colour, it needs to be used sparingly and with a lot of styling. Use gold accessories and white trim against this …
Don’t let fear of clutter put you off having some open shelving in your kitchen. It can be extremely neat and streamlined without the feel of just putting junk high up where it won’t be seen. They are a good alternative to the run of wall units seen in old style kitchens. I have a …