Interior Design Ideas: Bedroom Colour Revivals – Olive
Once again we look back to the 70's when olive and avocado green were hitting the top of the 'must have' colour charts. Olive green quickly lost its position as people thought the colour was depressing and murky. With yellow undertones olive green is making a come-back within the world of interior design, partly due to people's need to ...
Interior Design Ideas: Bedroom Colour Revivals
In the 90's magnolia was the colour to paint your walls, now when we mention magnolia you can visually see the colour drain from people's faces as well as their walls! Regarded as a staple colour in many homes magnolia has never really gone out of fashion, it's just been reborn with new names which grab our attention, many making ...
Interior Design Ideas: Bedroom Colour Revivals
Cast your mind back to the 1960's and you'll remember that pale lilac was the colour to have in your bedroom. Within a few years the most popular colours for bedrooms were blue and green, usually coordinated with magnolia. Today we are seeing a return to soft and gentle lilacs in bedrooms, the pale tones are perfect for teaming with ...
Americana Interior Design Ideas
When it comes to Americana interior design, you will need to think beyond the stars and stripes of the American flag. Of course, the flag is an important part of this design concept but it is also based on America’s history and culture. The bonus about Americana interior design is that whether you fancy a whimsical hideaway or an elegant ...
Mission Interior Design Ideas
Prominent since the late 1800s, the concept of mission interior design was originally developed to offer a less flashy alternative to the popular designs of the Victorian era. Mission design has a strong arts and crafts influence and introduced the idea of using natural, high quality materials combined with clean lines blended with simplicity. In order to capture the mission ...
Vintage Interior Design Ideas
Traditional, yet relaxed, there is no wonder that vintage interior design is currently so popular. Not only is this classic styling comfortable to live with, it is very easy to achieve. If you want to stick to the traditional use of the word vintage, you will be looking at the 1940s and 1950s eras. If you are not a stickler ...
Art Nouveau Interior Design Ideas
Introduced in the 1800s, Art Nouveau is a decorative, ornamental style. Although this style was never as popular as others available in that time period, individuals who decorated their homes in the Art Nouveau style were considered to be making a statement. Asymmetry is important with Art Nouveau home design, as is achieving simple and smooth contours. In the 1800s, Art ...
Contemporary Interior Design Ideas
Contemporary interior design is all the rage at the moment, as people are attracted to the simplicity it has to offer. Abstract lighting, modular sofas and sleek sideboards can all help to achieve the contemporary look. If you're looking for a contemporary design, then you are essentially looking for neat and tidy too. Therefore, if your lounge or family room ...
Bohemian Interior Design Ideas
Your home's interior design should reflect your personality, letting people see a little part of who you are in every room. If you like unusual, love quirky and are not afraid to push the boundaries of the norm, than a bohemian home design style will say everything you want and more. While there are no real rules when it comes ...
Modern Interior Design Ideas
When it comes to modern interior design, it can be hard to distinguish between that and classic designs. This is because what is considered modern one season, is soon seen as a classic the next. For example, spiral staircases are currently all the rage, yet they are not considered modern but instead seen as a classic addition to your home. ...
Interior Design Ideas: Bedroom Colour Revivals – Olive
Once again we look back to the 70’s when olive and avocado green were hitting the top of the ‘must have’ colour charts. Olive green quickly lost its position as people thought the colour was depressing and murky. With yellow undertones olive green is making a come-back within the world of interior design, partly due to people’s need to feel reconnected to all things natural, as well as being a colour which is surprisingly warm and easy to live with. Like many colours olive green is also known under new names, such as thyme, ivy and caper – all of which are shade variations of olive. Whatever name you (or the colour experts) want to call it olive green is bang on-trend and is a beautiful colour to use in your home. Forget about the citrus lime, moss and pea greens by giving you home a Mediterranean warmth with olive. We mustn’t forget that olive is a colour which can be paired and coordinated with many other colours, take for example stuffed olives you buy... [Read more...]
Interior Design Ideas: Bedroom Colour Revivals
In the 90’s magnolia was the colour to paint your walls, now when we mention magnolia you can visually see the colour drain from people’s faces as well as their walls! Regarded as a staple colour in many homes magnolia has never really gone out of fashion, it’s just been reborn with new names which grab our attention, many making a link to nature to engage our need to feel more responsible for our natural environment. However, magnolia per se remains a classical colour which will never really date or go out of fashion; basically because it’s a neutral colour which offers the ability to be used as a base or background colour onto which we can add other complimentary colours to achieve a chic and stylish look in our homes. The same principles apply to our furniture, flooring and soft furnishings – against a neutral background colour such as magnolia we can add the latest colour trends without the need to completely redecorate a room. This in itself is a cost effective... [Read more...]
Interior Design Ideas: Bedroom Colour Revivals
Cast your mind back to the 1960’s and you’ll remember that pale lilac was the colour to have in your bedroom. Within a few years the most popular colours for bedrooms were blue and green, usually coordinated with magnolia. Today we are seeing a return to soft and gentle lilacs in bedrooms, the pale tones are perfect for teaming with neutrals and white to give a new look to an old colour. It’s not just the colour that being revived, as we know checks, stripes and floral patterns are now back on-trend in bedrooms; these patterns are also perfect for pairing with plain walls, flooring and bedding. Maybe lilac is being given a new lease of life because it’s a great colour to use if you want your bedroom to be relaxing and your own haven of peace and rest. With our modern busy lifestyles it’s easy to forget to switch off and before you know it you’re heading for meltdown. However, just because the colour has been reintroduced into our homes doesn’t... [Read more...]
Americana Interior Design Ideas
When it comes to Americana interior design, you will need to think beyond the stars and stripes of the American flag. Of course, the flag is an important part of this design concept but it is also based on America’s history and culture. The bonus about Americana interior design is that whether you fancy a whimsical hideaway or an elegant design, if it is American, then it is Americana design. The one and only rule when it comes to this type of interior design is to remember you do not want to go over-the-top. While Americana interior can look stunning when done right, it can just as easily look wrong and overdone. If you want to capture true Americana, then you should choose a theme for your room. This can be the colours of the American flag or even the stars and stripes. If you have a favourite Hollywood star or singer, you can decorate a room in their honour. If you fancy down-to-earth, rustic charm, then you could decorate your room in old American colonial style. The choice is yours,... [Read more...]
Mission Interior Design Ideas
Prominent since the late 1800s, the concept of mission interior design was originally developed to offer a less flashy alternative to the popular designs of the Victorian era. Mission design has a strong arts and crafts influence and introduced the idea of using natural, high quality materials combined with clean lines blended with simplicity. In order to capture the mission style in your home, you will need to take the simple approach. Capturing the beauty of mission style means choosing upholstery in basic shades, such as neutral leather or beige cotton. If you are concerned about having a light-coloured sofa, try using a throw to protect it – remembering to keep to a soft colour tone. If you are considering new furniture for your mission-style room, look around for reproductions. Hand-crafted, dark wood furniture will make a simple but stylish addition to your room and is in keeping with the mission style you are looking to achieve. Hardwood flooring will capture the crafty element... [Read more...]
Vintage Interior Design Ideas
Traditional, yet relaxed, there is no wonder that vintage interior design is currently so popular. Not only is this classic styling comfortable to live with, it is very easy to achieve. If you want to stick to the traditional use of the word vintage, you will be looking at the 1940s and 1950s eras. If you are not a stickler for rules and regulations, vintage can mean anything from a past generation that means something to you. This gives you artistic license when turning your home into your own vintage haven. The 1950s and 1940s were a much more relaxed period of time than this day and age, so remember this when thinking about what you are going to do and how you will achieve it. These time periods were simple and family focused, meaning the overall look you are after is one of comfort and relaxation. A typical lounge in the 1940s would have been filled with antique or old furniture, as well as a collection of handmade items and family heirlooms. Look around antique or flea markets for... [Read more...]
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