Interior Design Inspired by a Cocktail of Colours 4: Harvey Wallbanger with a Twist
October 6, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
This popular fruity cocktail packs a real punch with a combination of Vodka, Galliano, orange juice, served on the rocks (ice) and garnished with a twist of orange. Invented in 1952 this cocktail enables you to use an eclectic style of interior design, combining the wonderful vibrant colour with a touch of retro which [...]
Orange Interior Design Ideas & Tips
July 31, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Orange is typically a very rarely used colour when it comes to interior design. Part of the reason for this is that it simply can be very garish and overwhelming when too bright. On the other hand, dark oranges can look washed out or even dirty – making a room look gloomy or lifeless. This [...]
Yellow Interior Design Ideas & Tips
July 29, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Yellow is an incredibly popular colour, both in nature and in interior design. One of the first things we think about that is yellow is the Sun, with its blazing radiance. It is also a very common sight in nature, both in flora and fauna. Using yellows when decorating a room, or entire home, is [...]
Blue Interior Design Ideas & Tips
July 28, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Blue is one of the cool colours and it works well with orange, yellow or red – orange is especially common. So much so that a combination of orange and blue is one of the ’secrets’ of art, especially recently in the film industry. If you look out for it you will notice it all [...]
Purple Interior Design Ideas & Tips
July 26, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Purple is often considered one of the more regal colours. This is in part because of its exclusivity during the past few thousand years. We live in an age where we are spoilt for choice when it comes down to the shades and pigments we use in our design. Yet it has not always been [...]
Create Your own Summer Style – Attention to Detail
July 24, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
In this, the last post in this mini-series we’re going to focus on one of the most important factors in interior design – paying attention to detail. You may have the most expensive furniture and furnishings but if you don’t get the details and accessories right the whole look can be ruined in an instant.
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This [...]
Create Your own Summer Style – Pretty, Pretty
July 23, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Before you yell (or not) ‘oh, no it’s going to be pink’ take a moment to take a look at the post to see how pretty pastel pink can create a stylish interior which isn’t focused around a princess theme!
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Pastel pink is the order of the day, with injections of complimentary colours to give a [...]
Create Your own Summer Style – Something Exotic
July 22, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
As with most interior design ideas the term ‘exotic’ conjures up different looks for different people; maybe you associate exotic with far away places with panoramic views and vistas or maybe you think of pure luxury. For some it will grandiose homes in an Italian or French style, for others it may mean the latest [...]
Create Your own Summer Style – Add some Sparkle!
July 20, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
Today we’re going to add a bit of sparkle to your interior! This glitzy style is probably used most effectively in the bedroom – girlie bedrooms! So,if you’re tired of a dull and boring bedroom take a look at the interior design ideas in today’s post and add a sparkle to your home.
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Pretty pale pinks, [...]
Create Your own Summer Style – By Pattern Clashing
July 19, 2011 by Helen Green · View Comments
You’ve heard me say it before but this interior design style is definitely not for the faint hearted! You need a little design flair and a lot of courage to make this style work in your home. Pattern clashing isn’t a new conception, it was first seen in the late 60’s and early 70’s when [...]
