Terracotta
Louise Swarbrick Design

Terracotta

The bright warm tones of the Mediterranean can be seen in the strong earth tones of terracotta and ochre. These colours have not been used in recent years but they do form a useful function in today’s designs. Looking afresh at terracotta, there are many ways of introducing this strong colour and using it to …

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wood
Louise Swarbrick Design

Into The Woods

As we approach autumn we think of making our homes cosy and welcoming using warm and sympathetic materials. Try thinking of bringing the outside into the home by using the themes of rural life, the natural products from the trees and animals around us as inspiration to decorate your home. In this way wood provides …

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home interior design
Louise Swarbrick Design

Ginger Spice

Orange has always been a bit of a difficult colour to add into home design. This was mainly because the choices of fabrics and decorative items tended to be too bald and flat. With the revival of a sixties vibe, paint manufacturers and fabric houses have created a vast number of new variations on the …

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