Design Style Take A-Ways – Part 2 – Chinese
March 30, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Chinese interior styles are influenced by ancient Chinese traditions, philosophy and arts. Colour schemes are bold, traditional styles include red due to its associations with philosophical and nationalistic overtones. Beautifully carved furniture and gloss or lacquered finishes are seen, along with patterns which include dragons and other mythical scenes.
Colourful pottery, paintings and folding screens are [...]
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 2 – Wind
February 2, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Blue provides a breath of fresh air into home, its variations symbolises serenity, which are ideal for use with walnut or mahogany furniture. Blue is ideal for use in small rooms as optically the space expands and can therefore give the illusion of more space. Emotional people are soothed and cooled by blue whilst dark [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Putting The Emphasis On Comfort – Part 6 – Guest Rooms
January 21, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
With guest rooms it is a good idea to keep them warm and inviting yet still neutral. Earthy tones with brighter reds and yellows look very nice. Furniture wise using a futon makes the room multifunctional. So that when you’re not having guests stay over the room can still be used as an office or [...]
Putting The Emphasis On Comfort – Part 2 – Dining-rooms
January 17, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
In the dining room the main focus is usually the table. Wooden tables make the best dining tables as they are usually the most sturdy and reliable. Glass tables take a lot of care to look after and can get scratched easily. Although they may look good they’re not really suited for day to day [...]
Make 2010 A Year For Change – In The Lounge
January 7, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
According to interior design gurus and experts one of the hottest trends in 2010 will be a marked increase in the use of neon colours throughout all styles of homes. If the thought of neons makes you shudder it is worth remembering that there is a marked difference between colour clashing and subtle injections of [...]
Make 2010 A Year For Change – In Dining Rooms
January 5, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
If you like this year’s interior design trends of minimalist looks with the in vogue colours of 2010 using different shades of grey combined with white and black, the latest made-to-measure blinds in natural materials such as wood weave will create a stunning look to modern dining rooms.
Using natural materials and eco-friendly products are high [...]
Damask
July 28, 2009 by james.brennan · View Comments
Damasks were one of the five basic weaving techniques of the Byzantine and Islamic weavers of the early Middle Ages and derive their name from their origins lying in the city of Damascus, Syria. Once restricted to formal rooms, today it has come into much more general use than ever before in its long history.
The [...]
