Brass, copper and gold are having a moment. Flick through any interior design magazine and you'll spot metallic home accessories on every other page. From the warm radiance of copper lampshades to the sophisticated charm of decorative brass candelabras, to the bohemian styled hammered gold pots and vases that are everywhere right now. Long considered ‘old fashioned’ and ‘outdated’, brass, copper and gold are now overtaking chrome and stainless steel as the ;must-have metals' in the home. It's out with “cold, minimal and clinical” home styling, as the more eclectic, bohemian traveller and industrial chic-style themes grow in popularity. Soft shades of brass, burnished gold tones and artisanally-hammered bronze pieces are making a comeback. US designer Kelly Wearstler has ... [Read More]
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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]