Positive Visions – Part 6 – Tangible Realities
February 27, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
We may have positive visions of how we’d like our homes to be however unless we get up and do something our dreams will remain dreams! Turning your positive visions into tangible realities doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. All most people need it a little nudge in the right direction!
But what is the [...]
Positive Visions – Part 4 – Future Needs Of Mankind
February 25, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
As we have seen since the interior design trends for 2010 focus heavily on the beauty inspired by nature and earth’s natural elements. This provides us with a palette of brilliant natural colours derived from nature. Textured surfaces also focused upon with light and feathery fabrics being used in conjunction with scoured surfaces, with materials [...]
Global Influences – Part 3 – Aboriginal Earthy Colours
February 17, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
The indigenous peoples of Australia use earth colours for the fabulous paintings andart work. With global influences being high on this year’s interior design trends earth colour and bold geometric shapes will be a functional part of this year’s interiors.
Vibrant and yet muted shades such as amber gold, tomato red and oceanic blue will accompany [...]
Colour Combinations – Food For Thought- Part 6 – Ice-cream Sundaes
February 13, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Pretty pastel colours offer a bright and cheerful look to a room. Ice-cream sundaes may not be an apt way to describe these colour combinations, however as the shades of pink, creams and pretty floral fabrics blend together so beautifully they epitomise warm sunny days and ice-creams!
The use of double layering is shown at its [...]
Colour Combinations – Food For Thought- Part 4 – Tutti-Fruity!
February 11, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
One of the keys to successful interior designs is to choose colours which have meaning and purpose, rather than merely selecting a colour because you happen to like it. Of course liking the colours you use within your home is also a fundamental key, however you should choose your colour combinations which enhance the room [...]
Natural Elements – Part 5 – Flora And Fauna
February 5, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Unfortunately the UK rarely provides us with the opportunity to spend much time living an outdoor style life! However, making the most of the natural beauty of flora and fauna is made somewhat easier for those who have a conservatory.
The most popular form of window and door dressings for conservatories are vertical blinds, however those [...]
Natural Elements – Part 1 – Earth
February 1, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Colour schemes based on the natural elements are part of this year’s biggest interior design trends. These colours are typically muted and obviously based on natural elements found naturally on our planet.
They offer a harmonious look which is restful and gentle on the eye and yet have their own diversity of shades, hues and intensity. [...]
Do You Want To Reconnect With Traditions? -Part 1
January 30, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
If you want to reconnect with French traditions in interior design you will need to think along the lines of gilt panelling, soft pastels, stucco, garlands and pendants then you will relive old grandeur which has become a timeless classic across the world.
The revival of wallpapered rooms brings with a touch of old age refinement [...]
The Art Of Illusion – Part 7 – Integrating Outdoors Indoors
January 29, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
If you look at many of the interior design blogs or design magazine many show fabulous interiors which have huge walls of glass which simply slide open and step out onto verandas or outdoor rooms. Of course in the UK there are few such luxuries, the climate just isn’t conducive to having outdoor rooms and [...]
Eco-Awareness – Bringing A Touch Of Nature Into Your Home
January 14, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
As we have already seen being eco-aware is more involved than many people may initially think. It’s all very well having and using eco-friendly materials wherever and whenever you can, but at the end of the day cost and value for money is what most people look for.
The whole ethos of ‘going green’ and being [...]
