Colour

Are Designer Paints Really Worth it?

Before I jump into the "is designer paint worth it" debate, let’s just start this by saying that paint is a highly complex subject. Not that I expect you are, but if you were in the market for space shuttle exhaust[...]

Colour, How To:, Inspiration

Cornforth White Farrow & Ball

So have I found you THE unicorn? Could I have possibly found the perfect grey? Dramatic I know. Well, If you’re looking for an understated, easy to live with and super relaxed grey, then Cornforth White by Farrow and Ball shoul[...]

Colour, How To:

How To Choose The Perfect Grey Paint Colour For Your Home

You know you’re a design junkie when someone talks about “fifty shades of grey” and you immediately hope they’re talking about paint colours.... I hear ya!! Over the past few years, grey has become the new neutral[...]

Colour, Inspiration

Paint Colour Trends For 2020 - The Key Colours To Paint Your Home In This Year

The start of the new year. A time when we're craving a fresh start, new beginnings and errrrm... Pay day! January = the month with 365 days. Following on from our easy ways to declutter your home post last[...]

Colour

Understanding Colour When Decorating

Recently we looked at how creating a moodboard can help save time, money and stress when it comes to decorating, so we thought we carry on these helpful snippets of advice and explain a little about how colour works in t[...]

Colour, Get The Look

5 Bedroom Colour Palette Ideas To Inspire You This Weekend

Today we wanted to turn out hand to a little interior design magic and put together five bedroom colour palette ideas to inspire your next makeover (or any other room in the house for that matter!). (Image credit)[...]

Colour

The Neutrals That Will Make You Reconsider Using Grey In Your Home Again

Although some in the interiors industry have declared grey dead for seasons now, it proves to still be such a popular colour for people to use in their homes – and we can see why. Grey is both versatile and timeless – and[...]

Colour

8 Examples Of Why Farrow & Ball's Railings Is So Popular

It’s been dubbed the “influencers colour of the year” with many an Instagram interior fans showing off their latest Farrow & Ball Railings paint job. More blue than black, Railings is a softer alternative[...]

Colour, How To:

The Ultimate Guide To Painting Your Living Room

Regardless of whether you’re blessed with huge ceilings and bay windows, or a cosy space filled with children’s toys, deciding to decorate your living room aka the room where we spend most evenings, can be a daunting[...]

Colour, Inspiration

3 Colour Combinations For New Build White

Moving in a new build can feel like a dream. Every surface is sparkling, you don’t need to clean the previous owners rubbish away, and there are no dreaded DIY to replace and put right. But the issue many people find with ne[...]

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[SAVE] Want to think like a designer? Read on 👇 The first part of the 'think like a designer' recipe is: The sponge, The filling and The icing..... When you're at the icing, we need to bring in a little geometry...... need to start thinking about your home as a collection of vignettes! So, let’s jump in….. If I’ve got you all “vign what??? Let’s look at what a vignette actually is. Put simply, a vignette is a grouping of objects, it’s as simple as that….. well, kind of. A vignette is essentially a curated scene and collection of objects and items around your home normally arranged on surfaces such as console tables, coffee tables, bedside cabinets, dining tables, bookcases and so on, any horizontal surface. A vignette is a mixture of items and collections. To create an interesting and stylish display you’ll often group items of different sizes, shapes, colours, textures and purposes. One of the great things about creating little styled pockets, they’re super easy and inexpensive to change as and when you feel the urge (perfect for any serial faffers amongst us)! You’re essentially creating a ‘still life’, and as in art, the beauty of a still life lies in the differences of the objects. The perfect 4 step vignette formula..... 👉 Height + Anchor 👉 Weight 👉 Lines 👉 Organic Drop an emoji in the comments if you'd like to grab the details, the formula and the process to these 4 steps, I'll wing it right over! 💕 #mydiymydecor #cornerofmyhome #myhomevibe #brightboldhome #myeclectichome #myscandinavianhome #mygorgeousgaff #cornerofmyhome #mymidcenturymix #mymodernfarmhouse #mybohoabode #myhomedesign #interiorboom #myspaceanddecor #sassyhomestyle #spotlightonmyhome #myfabhome #styleithappy #myhometrend #rockininteriors

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Why You Shouldn’t Design Alone [READ 👇 + SAVE] I was chatting with Julie over zoom this morning, Julie is in my team and there isn't much done in my business that’s done alone, it’s a group effort and collaboration. I've had some lovely DM's recently giving advice to home designers, budding pros and those working in the industry, and it’s got me thinking. It's easy to think of interior design as a lone profession, that you're making all the decisions, or that you need to know every single thing. The truth is no one is really ever designs alone. You are always learning, I’ve been learning for over a decade and it will be a very sad day if that ever stops. You are always asking, always talking to people and collaborating. Every. Single. Day. Why? Because that’s how you get the best out of things. You do not need to know it all. And thinking that you need to, well that might be your downfall, there is so much power in collaboration, it’s how you find new (maybe even and better) ways, it’s how you expand your knowledge. And it’s how you create a beautiful home, the easy way. By not trying to do it alone. I’m so passionate about the things we've created in our courses, clubs and groups. It fills my heart so much that we're helping people that are struggling, it's so much more than interior design. This is not just another generic online design course guys, we don't leave you to figure this all out alone. It's a passionate community that cares about your life, your family + your home. It's me and my team and some epic women in your living rooms and bedrooms, getting you unstuck. Swipe to see what a few of the beautiful people in The Home Design Toolkit think. And if this sounds like the kind of community, collaboration, love + support you need in your home, join us in the bio. ❤️ #rockininteriors #makeityourown #howihometoday #myhomevibes #interiors4all #howwedwell #howihome #myhomedesign #moderncottage #

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Want to learn how to think like a designer? Let's get baking. 👇 If you've been trying to bring your space together, but struggling with a little overwhelm, it's a good idea to think of the design process in layers, rather than trying to pull it all together as a whole from the get go. Thinking about it this way gives you a set of decisions to begin with, that you can develop in chunks, making the process more manageable. There are three layers to the perfect room recipe, let's get baking. Layer 1 - The Sponge The sponge is your foundational layer, basically all the surfaces: the walls, the floor, the ceiling, the woodwork, the backdrop and sets the stage for what comes next. Layer 2 - The Filling Once you've decided on all your surfaces, you can now introduce the next step and think about your filling layer the furniture and lighting. Layer 3 - The Icing And your final layer of decision making process. This layer contains all the finishing touches and the elements that give your room personality and make it feel like a home. This layer contains all you easier to switch around stuff, the accessories, the fabrics, the window treatments etc. Layer 1 + 2 are the most important to get right, these are the bigger decisions and the ones that you’re stuck with for a while after you’ve made them, the not so easy to change. Layer 3 can of course be decided in completeness at the get go, but it is also something that can be developed over time organically. Don't need to put so much pressure on yourself to complete this layer straight away, I promise you have more life if you take your time/ This is part one of how to think like a designer, part two is coming soon. Get your camera at the ready. Have you created designs in your home by layering it up? Let me know in the comments if this is a process you have or will use. 👇 #mydiymydecor #cornerofmyhome #myhomevibe #brightboldhome #myeclectichome #myscandinavianhome #mygorgeousgaff #cornerofmyhome #mymidcenturymix #mymodernfarmhouse #mybohoabode #myhomedesign #interiorboom #myspaceanddecor #sassyhomestyle #spotlightonmyhome #myfabhome #styleithappy #myhometrend #rockininteriors

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[SWIPE 👉] Are you a lover of wild prints and vibrant colours, plush fabrics, mixed furniture styles, unique textures and unusual artwork? If so, you probably appreciate eclectic design. While it may seem like an eclectic look is easily achieved by mixing a bunch of your favourite things together to create one quirky, harmonious space.... It’s not quite as simple as it may seem. To create an eye-catching eclectic space that takes ordinary to extraordinary heights and looks beautiful without looking cluttered..... SWIPE for how to create an eclectic look in your home. Head back a few weeks for part one, and let me know below, a Are you a lover of the eclectic look? Or do you want some more tips? Comment below! Natalie xx #eclectichome #eclecticdecor #eclecticstyle #eclecticinteriors #eclectichome

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