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Cosy, Winter Interior Design Ideas 4: Be Bright & Bold
October 27, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
You don’t have to get the winter blues of you embrace another of this season’s interior design trends and go bright and bold with your colour scheme to cheer you and your living space up! Although the economy may be a little gloomy the future is bright when it comes to interior design.
With the fabulous [...]
Cosy, Winter Interior Design Ideas 2: Check Mate
October 25, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Carrying on from yesterday’s post ‘ Pile on the Plaid‘ we take a look at using checks rather than tartans and plaids. There are a number of options open if you wish to use checks, including a typical country cottage look to a more refined and elegant interior design style.
Gingham fabrics are those which are [...]
Cosy, Winter Interior Design Ideas 1: Pile on the Plaid
October 24, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
This winter’s interior design styles are all about mixing colours with natural materials and fabrics to make your home feel cosy and warm. Today we’re going to take a look at using tartans and plaids in all styles of homes.
Use plaids and tartan fabrics for upholstery and window dressing, if you use tartans which have [...]
Timeless Interior Design Themes 7: Gothic
October 23, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
If you want to create an authentic looking Gothic inspired home you’ll have to go back to the 12th century, where this stunning interior style has its roots. Be careful, if you don’t get the look right it can turn out to be an oppressive and depressing interior rather than one which is relaxing and [...]
Timeless Interior Design Themes 6: Swedish
October 22, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
If you’re looking for a light, airy and elegant interior design theme for your home than Swedish inspiration may just be what you’re looking for. This popular style can be traditional or contemporary which offers a refreshing atmosphere and look to your home.
Shapes:
Neoclassical shapes are at the forefront of traditional Swedish interiors, while modular furniture [...]
Timeless Interior Design Themes 5: Rustic
October 21, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
The key to this interior design style is the choice of materials and textures. Include tactile wood, wicker weaving, iron, stone, slate, ceramics and other natural or earthy materials which all work well together to give fabulous visual texture. Pine is one of the key elements making this style ideal for those who love stripped [...]
60 Minute Makeover 15: Inspired by Nature
October 20, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Before the team set to work the main bedroom had wishy-washy colours and needed something new to bring a real impact to the room. Using the rich opulent colours of Rosa duvet cover gold and coordinating Genoa tie back chocolate and Ripple cushion chocolate, the room was transformed miraculously into a boutique hotel look room. [...]
Timeless Interior Design Themes 3: Classical
October 19, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Classical interior design leans towards the Greek and Roman empires of order, balance and symmetry. The key aspect to classical interiors is a focal point, typically a fireplace in the living room, which has matching light sconces either side along with an ornate gilded mirror over the fireplace. Think along the lines of symmetry and [...]
60 Minute Makeover 14: Practical Living Space for Wheelchair Users
October 17, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
The team had the challenge of updating a home while keeping space around furniture free for a wheelchair. They began the makeover in the main bedroom which was functional but needed the designer touch to bring it up to date. With a brown and cream colour scheme the room was transformed into a luxury, yet [...]
Timeless Interior Design Themes 1: Traditional
October 17, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
This week we’re going to take a look at 7 of the most popular interior design styles. The first is traditional where roots are firmly in the past but the style and comfort of modern living is embraced.
Shapes:
Gentle curves are typical of traditional design styles. Furniture has graceful curved legs and are typically in rich [...]
