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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.
If you live in a frantic world, there is something very appealing about a clean, calm and peaceful living space. The same can be said for interior design techniques, with many new home owners now leaning towards a minimal, spacious design for their home. This weeks guest post is from Scott Wood from luxury rentals business onefinestay who highlights four sleek, yet stylish homes in London with a minimalistic feel.
Honey we’ve lost our home to the kids!! Is it possible to have a stylish family home and young children or do have to resign yourself to living in a day care creche once the kids arrive. Read on and I’ll show you how by choosing clean lined casual furniture, wipe-able wall surfaces, no fuss window treatments, and by utilising plenty of storage you can have a trendy home and young children.
If you are of a certain age, you will have grown up surrounded by psychedelic wall paper; geometric shapes and of course G-Plan furniture. This eclectic style we called home in the 1970′s is making a big comeback albeit (I hope) in a more subdued sophisticated way!
There was a time if my better half bought me something for the kitchen for Christmas, he might get it wrapped around his head! I’m not sure if I’m just getting older or if kitchen appliances and accessories are getting more fun, but I wouldn’t mind getting one of these as a gift….
Tangerine Tango – Pantone colour of the year 2012 is a vibrant uplifting reddish orange, providing the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward. Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy.
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My name is Karen Hughes and I'm an Interior Designer from Dublin, Ireland. I’m passionate about design and I started this blog as a way to connect with others just as passionate as myself. I tend to ramble on about all sorts of things, projects I’m working on, people, places and things that inspire me (and some that don’t). So put the kettle on, get comfy and settle in. I hope you enjoy your visit and don't forget to say hello. Visit my website to find out more about my services and view my work.Visit My Website
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