Creating two living rooms in one with careful space planning and complementing colours to create a balanced room with character and purpose.
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2022 Home Trends - The Chinoiserie Revival
Taking inspiration from the 18th Century trend for Chinese and Oriental wall coverings comes a bold new take on Chinoiserie. Whether it’s a subtle nod in the direction or a head on riot of pattern and colour, Chinoiserie subtly started sneaking back in 2021 but for 2022 there is no doubt it’s returned in a big way.
A Home Office Haven
A botanical inspired design for my clients home office. Now that hybrid and home working has become the norm then why would we choose to sit at a drab desk in a forgotten corner of our homes. By investing in our home office we are investing in our wellbeing. See how nature and femininity has inspired my clients new sanctuary for a productive home working life.
Choosing the Perfect Sofa for your Home
For many of us choosing a new sofa is a big investment so we really want to make sure that we still love it in years to come. In fact, there are so many elements to decide on when selecting the perfect sofa that the whole process can become a little daunting. That’s where my new Sofa Selection Service comes in to play, as I help clients to select the perfect sofa for their home and guide them away from any potential pitfalls helping them to make an informed and happy decision. Oh and did I mention that my service also offers access to my trade discounts with major sofa companies such as Love Your Home, Darlings of Chelsea, Swyft, Loaf and Sofa.com with savings up to 20%!
So what kind of things should be considered when selecting your new sofa? Of course there’s the size; from fitting it through the door way to ensuring it doesn’t over crowed the room and block the flow, plus crucially the correct seat depth for a comfortable lounge. How about the style? For example will you be seating guests and therefore need a slightly more formal style or do you want to cozy down with your feet up to watch a movie in front of the fire at the end of a busy day? Fabrics can also be a tricky decision especially when you throw in to the mix children and pets! Then there’s the colour, leg style, height, filling material, price and manufacturers guarantee. Phew! Who knew it could all be so complex. But as a I mentioned before…it doesn’t have to be if you give me a call!
Sustainable Fabrics for the Home
A recent client project took me on a search to find sustainable soft furnishing fabrics. With sustainability and eco consciousness becoming a hot topic in the world of interiors I thought this would be a straight forward search however finding beauty amongst the beige proved a little more challenging. Here I share my top pics for sustainable home fabrics, showcasing talents such as Charlotte Gaisford and Fermoie amongst others.
The Pink Bathroom Project
A beautiful yet functional downstairs family bathroom with a pink and clay scheme complete with brass fittings and a natural terracotta floor. Farrow and Ball’s Jitney and Setting Plaster combine to make a soft and natural scheme for a relaxing bathroom.
Project Boot Room
Detailing a clients boot room project with bespoke cabinetry with plenty of storage and atmospheric vintage style decor.
My Top Picks of the Best Interior Design Books
The best interior design books not only serve to inspire but helpfully guide the reader through their problems and deposit them out the other side with practical solutions and a solid foundation on which to create their ideal interior space. So today I’m sharing my top 5 interior design books which have helped to inspire and educate me along the way and should stand proud on any interior enthusiasts immaculately curated bookshelf.