Depending on what you you intend to do in this room will change the colour choice slightly.
The general ‘rules’ are: Pinks are lively, fun. Reds are passionate, daring and intimate Oranges are warming, cozy and stimulate creativity Yellows are sunny and welcoming Red Violets - stimulating So, generally speaking. These are the colours that should be avoided. While choosing colours like Greens - nature, restful, balancing Blue - sky, water, clear thinking Blue violets - cooling, spiritual Can provide that calming feeling. However, these are just general terms. Depending on the orientation of the room, the time the room is used and what the purpose of the room is will impact of what colours suit best and give the correct calming effect you are looking for. Some prefer a darker room to relax in, with little to no natural sun light. They want to feel secure, safe, cozy and warm. In these cases deep maroon can work, especially when balanced with deep greens. Whereas using dark blue may have the opposite effect and, while being calming, can actually make you feel quite cold. So look at the colour tones and shade rather than just red, blue, green etc. For others, they might prefer to relax in a lighter room, full of natural light. In those cases I would steer you towards more earthy tones. Keeping it light without distinctive colours. For this look at colour tints. Have a look at the colour palettes I have added below and see what might work for the space you are looking to use.
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First off de-clutter! Go through everything in the room 1 item at a time. Then look at what is left.
Natural light always does miracles. So, moving everything away from the window will have an immediate effect. Bulky curtains, or curtains that are either too long, too short or have a wild pattern on them can also have an impact, both on the light quality in the room (thus the optical illusion) as well as the feeling of space. Next. Look at the furniture in the room. Do you need all of it? Are there other options? For instance, getting 1 wardrobe which will hold all your clothing instead of having a hanging wardrobe, and a chest of drawers and another wardrobe for folded stuff will look tidier, thus creating more space literally and mentally. Of course there is also mirrors, and although I do agree that they help create a more spacious feeling I would be rather careful using them in a bedroom. As they reflect light by nature they can have an impact on the quality of sleep you will get if they are positioned directly opposite, and facing the bed. Using the right colour can do great deals. Generally speaking light colours will give the illusion of more space, so using a lovely light and bright colour could be lovely. There are many ways you can make a room feel bigger. Keeping the room clean and tidy is important. Just make sure the room does feel comfortable to you in the end. Having too little furniture in a small room can actually have the opposite effect to what you like. Yes, it has been a while since my last blog. Apologies. I've been busy setting up an Instagram page full of interior inspiration so make sure you check it out and follow me for more! This blog contains a round up of last weeks Instagram posts. Enjoy! A stunning kitchen broken up by the round oven front works so well. See more @roomadness.com Why should floor lamps only be used on floors. Turn it upside down and create something unique @cupdesign.wordpress.com This wallpaper works so well in this setting. Breaking and combining the existing detail in the architecture of the room with the added furnishings. It bridges the gap in styles beautifully. @radformdesign Finishing touches and details are so important. This is what really adds that designer touch to your home. Like this final detail along the stairs @dezeen Even though there are a lot of different patterns and colours present here it all combines to still be pleasant to the eye. @we_heart @beebesnyc
As you can imagine, flooring is a big part of your living space. So why keep the whole place the same? Why not do something a little edgy, unexpected and perhaps a little daring? Why should flooring just be flooring? Can't we use it as another place to showcase our personality? Add a little art, change things up? Below are some examples which, I'm hoping, will inspire you to rethink such a big part of your home the next time you decide to tackle it. Whatever you do doesn't have to be big, but there is nothing wrong with mixing it up a little! Photo from apartmenttherapy.com Photo from goodshomedesign.com Photo from i.imgur.com Photo from i.pinimg.com Photo from killhouses.tumblr.com Photo from roomed.nl Photo from vintagerevivals.com Photo yahoo.com
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Sometimes the only space left in a building is the loft. So what can you do with it? Below are some amazing loft (style) apartments. Notice some have incredible storage solutions, handy and space saving. As well as perhaps being a piece of art on their own. Have fun exploring a few apartments. And just between us; why are those windows to amazing?! Photo from bloglovin' Photo from decotendency.com Photo from i.pinimg.com Photo from issuu.com Photo from suburban men Photo from Suburban men Photo from thedesignwalker.it Photo from wordpress.com As most of the images show, there is a theme that encompasses loft design. This doesn't mean you can't use this style in your own home though of course. That exposed brick and natural materials will work no matter what. And as the picture just above proves, sometimes actual building materials will do the trick.
The staircase of a house is a functional thing, most times identical to the one next door. With little change besides perhaps the colour of it or the carpet on it. This doesn't have to be the case. Making a feature out of your staircase can be an instant eye catcher for anyone walking through your front door. So let's explore. There are of course many different types of staircases. The spiral staircase, Farmhouse, Victorian, Floating, with spindles, without spindles, and so on. Below I will post a collection of different types, but all impressive and eye catching, or out of the ordinary in their own way. Photo from Instagram.com Photo from dezeen.com Photo from emrj-woodwork.tumblr.com Photo from archdaily.com Photo from archdaily.com Photo from chocolatefactorylabdesign.com Photo from flickr.com Photo from malmseys.tumblr.com Photo from archdaily.com Photo from mymodernmet.com Okay fair enough, some of these may not exactly fit into your hallway. But it's still fantastic to dream right? And a little inspiration can do wonders. So, you never know, maybe you see something in one of these that might lead to a staircase makeover. Who knows!
The dinner plate. As perhaps most of you will recognize, more often than not the kitchen cabinet it filled with mismatching plates, cups and bowls. Some are chipped, others missing, and most are overall plain and perhaps boring. That doesn't have to be the case though. Why shouldn't eating be anything less that enjoying, starting the moment the table is set and everyone is gathering round the table. Before the food is added, before you even sit down. A great looking table is half the job, so why not have some gorgeous tableware to help it along? Below I have added some of my favourites. Let's have a look! Photo from teamconffetti.nl Photo from behance.com Photo from etsy.com Photo from i.pinimg.com Photo from instagram.com Photo from journal-du-design.fr Photo from suzannesullivanceramics.com Photo from tumblr.com Photo from ifitshipitshere.com
So this week a little different. We are going to go for some colour inspiration within interior. So enjoy the images below and hopefully they may inspire you. Photo from Domino Photo from Emfurn Photo from growingspaces.net Photo from M&S Photo from Melwood Cabanas & Garden Rooms Photo from rockettstgeorge.blogspot.co.uk Photo from The Bandanna Almanac Photo from The Subway Tile Outlet Enjoy all the 'blue and gold' inspired photographs!
Sometimes we have a wall or even part thereof which we think could use a little extra. We could paint it to blend with the rest of the room, maybe paint it a different colour, or we can choose a wallpaper to make a feature of it. All great ideas, and I am all for wallpaper. But what if you could take it a step further? Combine the paint and the wallpaper into something that is uniquely yours. How about painting your own mural on that wall, and let it express that little part of your home with some personal touches. So, this week, I have compiled some pictures of other murals, created in that way, to give you a little inspiration into whats possible with a little paint. Photo from gracelaced.com Deep navy paint as a base. The design? Gold marker. Why not? Photo from apartmenttherapy.com A soothing mountain range. Working with different tones to create a dramatic effect. Photo from http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com Wouldn't this look amazing in a kids bedroom? Perhaps painting the stars with glow in the dark paint?? Photo from facebook.com/INTERIOR.ENERGETIC.DESIGN Bit if tape, few paint tester pots, a little time. Magic Photo from s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com And why not make the bathroom a little more fun? Could also be a shark? Whale? Dolphin jumping out? Bubbles? From instagram.com thislittlestreet Fun, colourful, creative, happy, a great example for a children's bedroom! Of course there are many other examples and ideas out there from very simple to incredibly intricate designs so why not try something? And hey, if it goes wrong, break out the paint roller and start fresh! Besides, maybe going wrong could actually turn into something right! Go for it!
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