home: found this [ cloud shelf ]
We just had to feature this fun shelving from Urban Outfitters. The cloud shape is perfect for an office or kids bedroom. With a black and white geometric printed back and gold coloured metal edge, it will definitely put a smile on your face.
[ online exclusive at £30 from urbanoutfitters.com ]
home: trends [ louche seventies ]
The louche 1970s trend pushs the boundaries of taste, with style and design ideas that are lavish, ostentatious and brave.
The hedonistic vibe oozes from the styling choices including crushed velvet, gold, rich colour tones and bold patterns.
It is over the top and glamorous. Metals and glass are favoured for furniture with velvets, silks and heavy weight tapestry in upholstery. Be generous with accessories, multiple vases, candle sticks, cushions, throws and show-piece lighting to make a statement.
1 Muuto Connect Sofa £2790.00
2 Michagan Swivel Armchair £379.99
3 Colour palette
4 Silver Leaf Vases £29.95
5 Atoma Side Table £74.00
6 Ruskin Peacock Cushion £37.50
7 Smoke Nadine Cluster Light £195.00
home: made [ marquee light ]
Lights for our home come in all shapes and sizes. One particular trend that has taken off over the last couple of years is marquee style letter lights – solid letters filled with individual bulbs.
With versions popping up all over the internet and in homeware shops there are a lot to choose from, sometimes being quite pricey. Today we show you how to make your own personaliased marquee lights at a fraction of the cost.
For the best effect and to create a sturdy light you will need to cut your letters or symbols out of wood [ jigsaw needed ]. Alternatively you can get hold of pre-cut versions online from sites including Amazon and Hobby Craft [ from £2 ].
We found two great tutorials at popsugar.com and Robesondesign.com
home: nice price [ side table ]
Habitat are a forerunner in great design and affordable priced interior design and homeware.
Their regular sales are not to be missed and this week we found this lacquered wood and metal side table with a retro feel, nod towards colour blocking and great for an update to a lounge or used as bedside tables.
Habitat / Niven side table £22
home: favourite thing [ wonderful wood ]
If like us, you love a bit of wood in your home, whether it’s a chair, a piece of furniture, a picture frame or decorative object, then you must check out West Elm’s new Spring arrivals.
We want it all, from gorgeous mango wood pieces including their speckled vases and industrial multi hook to walnut veneered furniture like the Reede bedside table.
The rich colours of the wood will bring warmth to any room, and West Elm manage so well to add that little extra detail to every piece, to give you something really special.
[ Vases from £34, Hooks £39, Drawers £399 ]
home: featured [ junique ]
A fantastic idea. Affordable art from new talents. The ‘Junique‘ concept is innovative and allows what ever design you are attracted to, whether it be typographical, illustrative or pattern based, to be purchased on the medium to suit the brief – a new cushion, art work for the wall, printed onto bedding or even a shower curtain! Explore their website for the endless curated range of brilliant designers. Like the print ? Get the cushion to match! Like the quote on the poster, get it printed on a tea towel or even wall paper!
[ about ]
”Berlin, September 2013. Three young design enthusiasts decide to put an end to the lack of affordable art in Europe’s living rooms. To create a platform for talented emerging artists from all around the world. To inspire people, to bring more art into their lives. In January 2014, http://www.juniqe.com goes live.
JUNIQE is the online marketplace for art from all around the world. The antidote to bare walls. Injecting creativity into homes and wardrobes. Guided by the mantra Art. Everywhere. we bring to life the designs of international artists on prints, fashion, home textiles and other products. We hand-pick each design to bring you a carefully curated selection of artworks that speak your language.
Our magazine is overflowing with inspiration and ideas for interiors, art and fashion. We show you how to make the most of your JUNIQE products, plus share our tips and tricks for styling them.”
home: event [ Pick Me Up ]
Pick Me Up Graphic Arts Festival returns for it’s seventh year at Somerset House featuring up and coming illustrators, designers as well as more established names in graphic art.
Showcasing a range of disciplines including illustration, animation and 3D instalations the festival is part of Utopia 2016, focusing on the themes of community within graphic design. It’s well worth a visit.
[ 21st April – 2nd May ] Head to Somerset House website for tickets and opening times.
home: daily [ yellow ]
Breathe life and light into tired decor with this year’s on trend colour – yellow.
With so many hues to choose from, to use in decorating or home accessories, yellow is colour to bring a fresh invigorating look. It sits well against greys and compliments metallics including copper.
Have a peak at Habitat’s collation of the best of yellow currently in store.
Spring is coming.
home: found this [ wallpaper ]
If you thought of flamingo wallpaper, you wouldn’t be blamed for thinking about a fun design that would most likely sit well in children’s room but flamingoes have got all grown up and would suit a wall in any room, with this gorgeous (and on trend) flamingo wallpaper by Albany Maison available from Wallpaper Direct at the incredible price of only £17.99 per roll.
To compliment, other walls and woodwork in the room, could be painted in white or soft greys. Use minimal accessories in white, grey (concrete would look great) or black, plus stylist-favourite, copper, would sit very well against this back drop.
home: trend [ Light & Dark ]
This trend is all about heavy contrast and making a statement with colour.
Dark shades dominate the space, with accents of white and lighter shades used on furniture tops and within accessories.
For example in a living room a dark sofa should be dressed with light coloured cushions [ Try velvet and faux fur, they will help with the luxurious element of this trend ].
If it’s a kitchen then use the units and worktops to block the colour, creating a very clean minimal look. [ see pic above ]
The main colour pallete is Aubergine, Burgandy, Blue, Grey and Green. Head over to the Dulux website to get the best choice of these rich tones. [ Deep Aubergine, Monarch, Buckingham Green, Oxford Blue and Gallant Grey ]
This trend will create a calming space, with the dark colours on the walls [ pick one or two ]. Add black accessories and dark wood furniture in parts of the room to emphasise the shades, and lift other areas with white and copper tones. [ candlesticks, vases, lamps and picture frames work great ]
Guide:
1. Wood/laquer console-West Elm [ £336]
2. Concrete vase-Rose & Grey [ from£14 ]
3. Table lamp-Rockett St George [ £65 ]
4. Chair-Made.com [ £499 ]
5. Side board-Dwell [ £399 ]
6. Copper light-John Lewis [ £160 ]
7. Candlestick-Ikea [ £9.50 ]
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