We have all seen appliqué used on soft furnishings but quite often we see examples using florals or animals which can tend to look dated. To bring the appliqué technique up to date how about using typography. Personalise a cushion with an initial or make a statement with a slogan or phrase.
appliqué : ornamental needlework in which pieces of fabric are sewn or stuck on to a larger piece to form a picture or pattern.
We have found some tutorials to get you inspired, giving step by step guidance on creating your perfect appliqué cushion.
We love a bit of monochrome and of course partial to a bit of colour, and what better way to introduce colour and pattern into room than with a print. These bold examples from Made Modern are perfect for updating a space and we love the simplicity of them. A statement for any room.
A name synonymous with quality at a good price, we might not think realise the extent of the Next homeware and furniture range. It’s broad.
From great design sofas and armchairs (including pieces from the French Connection collection), lighting, soft furnishings and bedding, to rugs, shelving and kitchenware – Next covers every aspect of the home and tick many current trend boxes along the way.
It’s easy to create a full industrial, Scandinavian, jewel or urban natural look from the pieces and know that the products are quality, well made and worth investing in.
With the big comeback of macramé in the home continuing in 2017, now is a good time to try your hand and a new craft. Get along to a this great workshop where you will learn all the techniques for making your own wall hanging.
‘Isabella will talk you through step by step during the lesson. She will also bring various wall hanging samples that you can replicate or use as a base to create your own version. She has learnt and practice macramé, among other crafts, over the past year. She believes what you learn should be shared and is very excited to pass on these skills to other creators’
Run at various locations throughout london. Head to twome.co.uk to find your nearest venue. [ from £30 ]
A clear fact is we all need lighting in our homes, and with so much choice sometimes we can all do with a bit of inspiration. When you consider all the options; floor lamp, table lamp, desk lamp, ceiling light or wall light and then whether you prefer a pendant style, chandelier, lamps with a shade, exposed bulbs, multiple bulbs etc, it’s a continuous dilema.
This year it’s the focus is on retro lighting, so if nothing else consider a throwback to previous decades when making your choice.
Brass and copper feature heavily in current lighting options combined with enamel of the 50s, ornate glass of the 70s and art deco designs of the 20s.
If you do fancy going retro then you need to make a statement with a unique design. Try a multi arm ceiling light [ pic 5 ] giving flexibility to lighting a room or how about a classic Poul Henningsen tiered pendant light [ pic 2 ]. A design that still looks as good today as it did 80 years ago.
Whatever you choose make sure you take considered time on getting the right light for you. We are spoilt for choice right now, for varying budgets so there is the perfect light out there for you.
We love this modern, clean design for curtain tie backs spotted on an online interiors group via Pinterest. With the use of the raw wood beads it’s a very Scandinavian look but the beads could be stained, sprayed, painted or patterned to suit your interior look.
A simple easy project which will need; strong cord/string or wire for threading beads, wooden beads (available from many outlets including Hobbycraft and eBay, paint, spray or varnish (unless you want to keep the beauty of the natural wood, pliers, and hooks for the wall.
Thread the wooden beads onto the string or wire to the create a chosen length. The length will depend on how tight you want your curtains to sit back against the wall (smaller the length, the tighter the curtain will bunch up). Create a loop on each end of the wire/string to be able to simply loop onto your wall mounted hooks. Think about ensuring the wall hooks sit well against or match the beads well.
This would work well for heavy weight curtains or billowing thin voile curtains too.
Lighting is an essential part to any room, and nothing is more important than a centre piece like a statement pendant light. We have found this gorgeously simple and elegant design from Marks & Spencer.
The combination of stained solid oak and black metal shade is on trend and works really well in both a bright white room or against darker shades of blue and green.
With the trends of deep dark colours and retro modern shaping being popular this DFS Richie sofa ticks many boxes – most of all it’s amazing price! This gorgeous 100% leather sofa is only £399 in their sale.
So update the lounge with this stylish, cool, designer looking sofa at a low, low price.
Style with dark walls, and use creams, jewel tones and metallics in the homeware details and soft furnishings.
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