Louise Swarbrick Design

Green

Green has never been a colour that has gone out of fashion. But in the last two years it has become a favourite amongst both the trend setters and the traditionalists. We are particularly taken with the range of dark green tones available both as paint and wallpaper as well as deep green velvets in …

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Gingham

The enduring appeal of gingham means that using this simple design will forever be on trend. Traditionally to be seen in kitchens gingham has been upgraded and moved into the sitting room and bedroom. In a children’s bedroom this cheery fabric comes in lots of pastel shades to add interest in both curtains and blinds …

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Navy Blue

One of the key trends for 2018 was the use of dark blue as a neutral tone. This was particularly commonly seen in kitchens and proved to bring a sense of crisp naval chic to this area. Dark blue cabinets were used in our project here in Cambridge where we designed a funky kitchen for …

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How To Create a Muted Tribal Interior

The trend of taking African motifs into the home has been around for a while. In the past this style has been associated with strong earth colours such as browns, oranges and tans. This combination suggests the heat and vibrancy of the African continent. This look is beautifully set off against dramatic African sculpture and …

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