Summer reawakens my love of colour and right now I’m feeling very inspired! As I sit here typing on this gloriously sunny day, I’m looking out of the patio windows and there’s not a cloud in the vivid blue sky. I can see bright green trees slowly moving in the breeze, and my beautiful purple and pink blooming flowers in the garden. I think about how much I love this season and I recall visits to the seaside of years gone by! ...All the eye-catching primary colours used on beach balls, wind breakers, buckets and spades.... I think about brightly coloured kites soaring in the sky, fun rainbow pinwheels spinning in the wind and imagine sipping on exotic looking cocktails, or bathing in an infinity pool that stretches as far as the eye can see…. Back to ... [Read More]
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4 modern grey colour schemes for living rooms
Is your living room due a refurb? Is your living room looking tired, old-fashioned and outdated? Do you fancy giving it a spruce up, perhaps a lick of paint and a more modern colour scheme? If so, have you considered making grey your focus colour? Why choose a grey colour scheme? Turn to Instagram or Pinterest and you'll see that grey is having a moment. Banish all ideas that the colour is dull - it's not. This trend is all about using soft, misty tones and pairing them with one or two complimentary colours for a throughly modern look. Grey is a fantastic base colour that even novice decorators can easily get to grips with. Read on: Four throughly modern grey colour schemes for living rooms: Grey colour scheme #1 - modern & bright: Pairing soft shades of grey with ... [Read More]
Mood Board Monday: Bold & bright
I'm craving big, bold, bright splashes of colour and contrasting, clashing hints of neon at the moment. I don't know whether I've been influenced by the onset of spring and the fact the summer is now on the horizon? Or perhaps I've just been reading too many interior design blogs and magazines, these hues are everywhere at the moment. Here's what's on my mood board right now: From left, clockwise: Neon bottle - These bottles come in a rainbow of bold and bright neon ombre colours - perfect for pepping up your dining room table. I love the pink, blue and mint. These are a must for summer BBQs and parties. £6 each from OliverBonas.com Colourful cushion - This brightly coloured cushion from Kangan Arora will add a little life to an ... [Read More]
Mood Board Monday: Teal Home Decor
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. ... [Read More]