March 2010
This Years Bedroom Trends – Part 7 – Nudes And Neutrals
March 21, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
This year colour plays a vital role in achieving stunning interiors and whilst we haven’t seen the last of totally white bedrooms designers are moving on to nude and neutral colours to create a sense of total calm and relaxation in the bedroom.
These almost non de-script colours are in many ways a new twist on [...]
This Years Bedroom Trends – Part 6 – Parisian Apartments
March 20, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
This timeless style remains extremely popular, probably because you don’t need to spend a fortune to achieve the look, making it ideal for those just setting up home or dream of having an apartment in Paris!
Old furniture is the key to this style and yet it is also possible to buy new furniture in this [...]
This Years Bedroom Trends – Part 5 – Country House Glamour
March 19, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
This very stylish bedroom design offers a superb look which is suited perfectly for large bedrooms, however, like part 1 of this mini series, Folk Style, you don’t necessarily have to live in a large country house to achieve this stunning look.
The main feature and focal point of the bedroom is the bed, as such [...]
This Years Bedroom Trends – Part 4 – Retro And Chic
March 18, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Modern and contemporary interiors are thriving on the trend of retro and chic this year, using fabulous patterns on wallpaper and bedding to make a real impact in the room.
Gloriously rich colour tones such as reds and purples create a sense of warmth in a bedroom and whilst many interior designers are moving away from [...]
This Years Bedroom Trends – Part 3 – Natural Materials
March 17, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
The use of natural materials continues to be the hottest interior design trends, with use of all things natural and emphasis on using materials from sustainable sources, being a real must have this year.
Making your own furniture from sawn timber may be taking things a little too far, however it does make you stop and [...]
This Years Bedroom Trends – Part 2 – Colour And Texture
March 16, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
One of the biggest trends seen in bedrooms this year is the use of colour and texture to create stunning looks which are easy to achieve even on a budget.
The key to achieving this look is to ensure that you choose colours within the same ranges of shades, as these complement each other beautifully, offering [...]
This Years Bedroom Trends – Part 1 – Folk Style
March 15, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
You don’t have to live in a cottage or a rustic setting to create this year’s trend of folk style. You can turn a modern home into a quaint and very charming home of using some different ideas which fit in with your desired look, folksy, fun or sophisticated.
Wooden furniture is the main basis for [...]
Home Living Styles – Part 7 – Art Deco
March 14, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Although the term Art Deco wasn’t used until after the 60s, the name derives from the world fair held in Paris in 1925, Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes .
The inspiration for Art Deco is considered to bring a whole new look to fashion and interiors with decoration and eclectic influences derived from [...]
Home Living Styles – Part 6 – Modern Families
March 13, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Modern family homes have to be practical and functional, yet they do not have to be without style! The main room of all family homes, especially during the evenings, is the lounge. With the abundance of modern styled furniture creating this type of living style is amongst the easiest.
For most modern homes the TV is [...]
Home Living Styles – Part 5 – Modern Rustic
March 12, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Many of us live in modern homes but would like a rustic look which is modern, functional and suits modern living styles. Using white is the main base colour for walls is a great idea for smaller rooms, and selecting a more vibrant tone for the feature wall to make a focal point within the [...]
