Teal is a versatile colour that works in a number of palettes, it is bold, fun and never fails to look stylish. Plus, it works very well with contrasting colours and decorative patterns - for these reasons, the colour is often used in eclectic-style homes. Are you redecorating your room? Read our guide to teal home decor & find out more about using this colour in your next design project. There are plenty of ideas and tips below: Six ways to use teal in your home decor: From top, left to right: Jewel Colours: Teal works wonderfully well with deep, rich jewel tones, such as emerald green, amethyst purple, ruby red, topaz yellow, sapphire blue and sapphire pink. Pairing these colours together results in a lavish, opulent effect. Use jewel tones as a vibrant pop of colour ... [Read More]
Archives for October 2014
Wish List Wednesday: Beautifully Bohemian Style
Last week, I featured some wonderful mustard yellow pieces in my #WishListWednesday post. Today, I'm focusing on beautiful bohemian style. Here are six gorgeous "boho" items that caught my eye this week: From top left, clockwise: The first item on my wish list this week is Urban Outfitters’ bright woven rug, which features a multi-coloured triangle design and frayed edges. The rug is made from 100% cotton and costs just £18. Isn’t it lovely? I'm thinking about getting it for my office room... The second item on my wish list is the wonderful ‘Pharaoh’ woven lounge chair available from AlexanderAndPearl.co.uk (£325). The chair is modern, but with a vintage feel. I think it’d look wonderful piled with the cushions featured on this page. I'd love this for the corner of my ... [Read More]
Friday Five: Animal Print Cushions
In our house, we're a little bit animal print crazy. Basically, if it's got an animal on it, we're more likely to buy it. At the moment, we're looking for a new cushion to go on the chair on our dining room, which is receiving a little bit of a makeover since our house move last month. I've been trawling the web looking for room accessories that'll suit the room. Upon my virtual travels, I've come across several animal print cushions - they're clearly in vogue at the moment. Here are some of my favourites: Top: The “Deer Dream” cushion is by designer Sky Siouki, and available at In-Spaces.com for £85 (along with a number of coordinating cushions from the designer too.) The stunning deer design is digitally printed onto 100% silk dupion, and the cushion is backed with 100% ... [Read More]
Four Great Pumpkin DIYs for Halloween
Feeling crafty? Fancy doing something a little different this Halloween? Why not spice up your pumpkins by painting them with bright, bold and beautiful paints - perfect for the eclectic style home! From top, clockwise: Bright & Glitter - These fun and colourful painted pumpkins feature glittered stems (and why not?) Admittedly, there’s nothing spooky about them, but I cannot say no to the eclectic mix of colours on display. Find the tutorial over at AuntPeaches.com. Glamorous Gold - Next up, these super glamorous gold and black pumpkins feature glitter, chevrons and luxe metallic paint. What’s not to love? Sadly, I cannot find the original source for a tutorial, but I’ve seen several step-by-step guides for painting chevrons using specialist painter’s tape (masking ... [Read More]
Wish List Wednesday: Mustard Yellow & Prints
This is my first ever Wish List Wednesday post, and yes, I'm cutting it fine publishing just before midnight! Here are a couple of wonderful things I've had my eye on this week: From top left, clockwise: My first pick is the Harlequin 'Lulu Multi' rug, available from John Lewis (£330.00). I love the geometric pattern, it almost looks like the triangles are painted on to the rug. With this, I think the muted tonal colours give the print a very soft feel. This rug would look perfect any living room: My second and third picks are pieces by Orla Kiely. My boyfriend isn't into home decor or interior design, but even he loves this gorgeous retro 1960s style table lamp (£112.00) via Amara. I also like the coordinating Orla Kiely cushion in duck egg blue (£37.00), also ... [Read More]
5 easy eclectic hallway decorating ideas
If you’re looking for modern, bold and eclectic hallway decorating ideas, you have come to the right place! On this page you’ll find five easy-to-implement ideas, perfect for spaces large and small. But first - why go eclectic in the hallway? The answer to that question is very simple: the hallway is the entrance to your home. It sets the tone for the rest of the house. Its a communal space that everybody can enjoy, so why not inject a little bit of fun and personality into the area? Let’s not forget about practicality: The hallway is also an area with a high footfall, used by all members of the household and, of course, visitors. This communal space has to serve many purposes: a place to set down keys, a place to put away shoes, an area to meet and greet guests, and so ... [Read More]