Interiors

Interiors: velvet emerald green

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Velvet is really on trend at the moment, not only in fashion but in interiors too. Emerald green In particular is one of my favourite looks to include, it looks great on cushions or to really incorporate it into the room in a sofa.

Velvet adds a lot of luxury to a room when it is in such a deep colour like green, purple or navy.

I think the best way to incorporate it is with white walls and giving it a more industrial feel. For example in these photos with plain white walls and metal accents in the tables etc. Keeping the furniture around the luxurious sofa really adds to the space and accentuates the sofa and keeps it as a focal point.

I love the black and white prints behind the sofa in this and the shaggy rug really adds to the style making it feel more boho and less old fashioned.

We recreated this look in the conservatory, bringing the greenery inside on a more luxurious way.

The art of coziness

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Its getting a little colder so time to bring out the thicker blankets and get cozy! Just picture a little fire in the corner sending scents of bonfires and a couple of candles burning, A few fluffy throws on the sofa… mmm this is what autumn is about.

unknown-7images-1images-2images-3Hygge has been a bit go a trend recently, i am not sure on the pronounciation but i do know that it isabout danish coziness so here are a few tips to get that cozy look in your home. Please note that i am definitely no interior designer but these are just a few of the ways I like to make a room reach its fullest cozy potential.

  1. lighting a few candles- for me cinnamon and clove scents are preferred particularly the White company ‘winter’ candle and the bath and body works ‘leaves’ candle. Others could be aromatherapy candles to create a really lovely atmosphere and lift your mood.
  2. Make the most of natural light, let as much light a you can into the room. making sure you open curtains or maybe go far blinds or put mirrors at points around the room to reflect the light.
  3. Go crazy with soft furnishings like throws, blankets and cushions. If making a cozy bedroom the more duvets you can get the better (take inspiration from the Laura Ashley displays) and get colours that create warmth like soft greys, warm pinks, taupes and yellows.
  4. DIY your own cushion covers or make your own soft furnishings.
  5. Have indoor plants as it adds a little bit of the outdoors inside.

I hope these tips have helped and feel free to add your own in the comments!

 

The Industrial Look

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The industrial style for interiors has recently become a love of mine; all the exposed materials really give you an insight into how things are made and gives a slightly more edgy feel. I feel it is a look that is best left minimal which can be hard if your a lover of texture and prints. It is also a look which is hard to make cozy and homely. I am by no means an interior expert but I have put together a few of my favourite ways people have styled an industrial themed room and some of my favourite pieces.

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Firstly, the materials you use makes a massive difference. If going industrial the best materials will be metals and woods, really basic materials that may have gone rusty or look slightly older are best. I love the materials in this picture; the what looks like glass tiles are each unique and interesting, they all look different even though they are made of the same thing.

Bedrooms:

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A lot of industrial themed rooms are in warehouses or old converted factories which adds to the industrial feel but you can still get a similar look no matter where you live, you could try having concrete floors or ceilings, exposed brick, white walls or bare floor boards. To style a bedroom try metal lighting instead of fabric or fancy chandeliers, to me this can make the look look too fussy but it can be effective in some rooms. To make it cozy-er, pile on woollen blankets and minimalistic style cushions with white or grey duvet and pillow sheets.

For bedside tables you could try some DIY! My favourite is stacking up old vintage suitcases together, not only have you got a lot more storage but it really adds to the industrial or even vintage style depending on how you refurbish them. For my bedroom I have used 3 different sized leather and wooden suitcases, I brought them at a vintage warehouse. The largest is at the bottom, in a sage green colour which is made of plywood, I brought this for £5. The second is a little smaller in navy and is leather, it already had luggage labels on it which added so much character (£15). Then the smallest is in tan leather which I brought for £25. I couldn’t believe that the biggest suitcase was cheapest! but I  much prefer the style of the smaller one to any others of a similar style. I then refurbished them, cleaned them all up and fixed any damages and added some ‘exotic destination’ luggage tags.

Larger paintings, photos and quotes look amazing in industrial themed bedrooms, you will find that most designers will do this because it adds so much character and some colour to the room which you wouldn’t find in a traditional industrial space. The photo below is my favourite take on the look, the massive metal windows, the crisp white walls and the cultural touches really finish it off. It looks personal, interesting, cozy and industrial. They have used very earthy tones which can be seen in many industrial schemes and a wooden stool as a bedside table makes it look very minimal. Not sure where I would keep all the I-probably-dont-need-stuff though!

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Living rooms:

Tips:

  • Keep it neutral with earthy tones.
  • A brick fireplace will make it  look cozy yet industrial.
  • Also to add to the coziness, scatter around neutral blankets made of wool or similar to the picture above.

I haven’t found many good photos for living rooms or other areas of the house which is strange, I imagine kitchens to look amazing with an industrial theme, a restaurant, called the cozy club, has an amazing industrial interior, I particularly loved the tables and the lighting!

What are your thoughts on the industrial theme? aAre you thinking of recreating this style? if so please send me pictures on twitter, i would love to see your takes on the look!

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