January 2009
Gold- A Winning Colour for Interiors
January 31, 2009 by james.brennan · Leave a Comment
Gold is very much the colour of the moment. Look in any glossy fashion or design magazine and you are sure to see the colour of victory lighting up most pages. With dark nights and chilly mornings now making their presence felt, this festive winter warmer came just in the nick of time. Spread as [...]
Making the Most of High Ceilings
January 30, 2009 by james.brennan · Leave a Comment
A high ceiling can bring drama, elegance and opulence in a way few other architectural features can match. But while undoubtedly beautiful, they can also be imposing, making it difficult to create a space beneath them that is comfortable and welcoming. With skilful decorating and adequate planning, however, a room with a soaring ceiling can [...]
Velvet Overground
January 29, 2009 by james.brennan · Leave a Comment
Today’s fashion and design community has a crush (I apologise) on velvet with its luxurious look and uncompromising comfort. In the fashion world, top designers are stitching up elegant gowns and gold-trimmed velvet slippers, as well as tailored jackets. Accessories have gone soft, too: vintage velvet chokers add elegance, velvet flowers tuck into lapels, and [...]
Creating a Monochrome Interior
January 28, 2009 by james.brennan · Leave a Comment
With the resurgence of rococo and retro, monochrome is back in a big way. Though very different in style, both design periods used a monochrome colour scheme to great effect.
So, black and white- simple yes? You should be so lucky! Monochrome is a somewhat sweeping term with many subcategories and if your scheme is [...]
Outlined & Outlawed- A Guide to Stencilling
January 27, 2009 by james.brennan · Leave a Comment
While some people don’t see stencilling as the most refined way to decorate walls, when done well it is an art form in its own right, capable of creating the most amazing effects. Stencilling is a great way to add interest and movement to a space without the need for re-doing the entire surface of [...]
