Shabby Chic is a term used to describe a style where aged and distressed elements are used to create a rustic yet soft romantic look. Typical elements would include painted floors, distressed furniture, crystal, pastel tones, florals, linens, lace and vintage finds. Think French opulence meets English country cottage.
Accent or feature walls are a great way to inject interest and boost life into a design scheme. They’re a great way to add colour and vitality to a space without it being overpowering.
Black and yellow is a powerful mix. We associate yellow with sunshine (remember that) happiness, and optimism. It stimulates the senses and is perfect when combined with strong sophisticated darker tones of black and grey.
The Pantone Colour Institute selected Emerald Green as the 2013 colour of the year. Pantone describe the shade as “Lively, Radiant Lush. A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our well-being, balance and harmony
Stripes are a firm favourite with many interior design styles. Not only do they add visual interest and style to a space, they can also give an illusion of height or width. Knowing where and how to incorporate them successfully into a design scheme is essential.
One of my biggest pet hates in a home is a bare light bulb! There are few things worse than the glare and ugliness of a bare light bulb hanging from the ceiling. However they say there is an exception to every rule and in the case of light bulbs, Lee Brooms Crystal Bulb is definitely the exception.
