Country Specific Interior Design
Global Influences – Part 7 – Quintessentially English
February 21, 2010 by Helen Green · Leave a Comment
Throughout this mini series we have looked at the different global influences from around. the world. The common denominator with them all is the use of earthy colours and colours inspired by natural flora and fauna from particular countries and creating a quintessentially English interiors remains true to these factors.
English country cottages are themed around [...]
Global Influences – Part 6 – Under Tuscan Skies
February 20, 2010 by Helen Green · Leave a Comment
To create a Tuscan inspired interior you will need to think along the lines of beautiful blue skies, fields of sunflowers, dark green Cyprus trees, olive green, lavender and rust reds of the colour of the earth in this part of Italy. Don’t forget the wonderful wines from the region which offer beautiful deep reds!
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Global Influences – Part 5 – African Tribal
February 19, 2010 by Helen Green · Leave a Comment
As we all know Africa is a huge continent so the first decision you’ll have to make is what region are you going to focus on? To make life easier this post is going to be generic just to give a flavour of the generalities which can be applied to achieve a stunning interior design [...]
Global Influences – Part 4 – Parisian Chic
February 18, 2010 by Helen Green · Leave a Comment
Paris is renowned for its own distinctive design flair and chic styling which is not only associated with clothing fashion but also within the world of interior design.
So what do Parisian Chic interiors have which makes them stand out from other interiors? Of course this depends on whether the home is old or new, for [...]
Global Influences – Part 1 – Styles Of Japan
February 15, 2010 by Helen Green · Leave a Comment
The Japanese palettes of deep earthy tones are one of this year’s hottest interior design trends. They fit very neatly into the eco-awareness and environmentally friendly décors which are also at the top of design trends for 2010.
Traditional Japanese colour schemes typically use glossy black which copies the rich black lacquered wood furniture associated with [...]
