Showing posts with label AW13 Trends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label AW13 Trends. Show all posts

Monday, 30 September 2013

Style: The Gallery Wall

Gallery walls create a chic and stylish statement for any room in your home.  Use different sized and shaped frames to create a haphazard, 'thrown on the wall' look or simply use identical frames for a uniformed style, like below.


The haphazard display below looks just fabulous.  The key to making it look chic instead of untidy is by sticking to the same tones, both with the artwork and the frame itself.  Below they have used mirror, black and pewter with natural prints and it looks wonderful. 


Another uniformed style...


I just love the idea of a gallery wall up the stairway, it makes a plain wall pop with interest.


By using a theme with the prints it forms a neat and tidy display.  Below they have used entirely floral prints and black and white film stills, all from the same collection, and it looks just lovely.



You can incorporate different shaped frames to make interesting galleries.  Below they have placed a round frame in to the mix...

                                                   

Tip:  Before you start pulling out your hammer and nails simply make some paper templates to tack/stick on to the wall.  Then you can play with the positions until you get it just right, because one ill-placed frame could throw out the entire display. 

Let us know how you get on!



Tuesday, 24 September 2013

Must Have Metal: Copper

The copper hue is on the rise and I couldn't be more excited.  It has a warmth and style that cannot be matched by other metals.  Copper doesn't overwhelm the interior of a room, it is very subtle but steals the show every time!

Introduce the trend with accessories.  This copper fruit family is so stylish.  








The bright and shiny finish on this light adds a contemporary feel to the room.  It also looks great against the dark walls. 


More shining copper examples...


The warm tones in this study are so inviting...and the copper lamp adds a style statement.


Copper pans have always been on my kitchen wish list.


A 'duller' and 'hammered effect' finish gives a more classic and traditional feel to the metal. 


Love this mirror...


A hint of stylish copper is shown in this kitchen to add an understated impact. 


Oh how I crave a copper bath tub!  


What's your favourite metal?

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Wednesday, 31 July 2013

Trend: Klein Blue


Klein Blue dominated New York fashion week as the 'go to' shade for autumn/winter 2013, with Lacoste, Michael Kors and Marc by Marc Jacobs showcasing some stunning designs.  

This shade is so striking that I would love to introduce it in to every element of my day-to-day life!  So here I have tried, with a virtual wish list for the season ahead...

So a piece of Marc by Marc Jacobs will start the season off nicely.  This electric colour will amp up winter plaids and tweeds.  

Marc by Marc Jacobs AW13

Dior have created a stunning palette of blues and greys for 'on trend' eyes this winter.  The new collection is now available at John Lewis.  


Here are a few of my favourite room designs in stunning klein blue...





You can't forget pretty flowers...



 Will you be embracing Klein Blue this winter?