A wooden floor is a delight. It adds texture and variety to a room. The different tones of this most natural product are many and various. You will find a type and colour that will compliment your home without a doubt. Many companies now offer reclaimed wood as an option. The patina of age and …
Panelling is a traditional way of decorating walls. It’s a great feature to add in both modern and period houses. By adding panelling you can bring back the history of a room and then funk it up by using a more contemporary colour as a finishing touch. Intricate dark oak panels in a listed house …
This sumptuous fabric has been a long term favourite in traditional homes. Its lustre and glamour can transform the humblest piece of furniture into a eye-catching piece. It can be used in both a modern and historic setting as it comes in such a range of textures and colours. It is difficult to go wrong …
The sharp, stingy taste of mustard on a ham sandwich brings the blandness of the humble offering alive adding a lively piquancy. In the same way a dash of mustard in a design scheme can draw the eye, thus perking up the less intrusive tones around it. It was in fact a favourite colour in …
The world of meteorology can be an inspiring place for a designer. Starting with the sun. The bold motif of the bright gold summer symbol can add lustre and warmth to a room. The sunny hues of Lancaster yellow by Farrow and Ball bring to mind the light of an English June day. If you …
Teal is a strong colour that is never too overwhelming but adds a lot of modernity to any space. It is a sophisticated shade that lifts a room from the dull to the exciting. Unlike blues, this petrol tone will be cosy and suit any room. The paint shade to use on a wall would …
In spring and summer we like to move to put floral prints in our homes. Depending on the type of print, a floral pattern can add a homely and inviting atmosphere or with a dark modern print you can add drama and moodiness to the space. A small ditzy pattern is associated with the vintage …
The fireplace is often the heart of a traditional home. It can add elegance, history and charm to a living area.The fireside is a place where family will gather in the winter to share special events and the glowing hearth gives warmth and an ambient light to the room. As well as a decorative hearth …
Lace is a romantic and glamorous fabric usually associated with clothing design. However the intricate nature of the woven floral pattern has been used to great effect in interior design both in wallpaper and curtain making. Mathew Williamson’s Orangery wallpaper from the Belvoir collection combines the tracery of the lace with a contemporary sensibility. He …
Paisley is a classic Bohemian print. Used in shawls, its distinctive tear drop shape originated from Persia and was adopted by the Hippie era, the Beatles in shirts, ties and scarves as well as the fashion houses of today such as Etro and Gucci. Starting life in the silk routes and by way of the …