Inspiration

Interior Design Judgement: Why the time I couldn’t speak gave me my voice

My introduction to the world of interior design.... well it wasn’t the friendly welcoming creative environment I’d imagined, I experienced a lot of judgement, snootiness and downright rude unfriendliness from some. B[...]

Eye Candy, Inspiration

EyeCandy - Victorian Splendour

Last week we looked up a little Georgian, this week we're heading to Victorian splendour with beautiful on trend colour combinations proving that deep rich inky blues can be the total star of the show, delicious period details an[...]

Eye Candy, Inspiration

EyeCandy - Hepburn House Classic Elegance

Welcome to this weeks #EyeCandy edition with a serenely simple amazingly fabulous Georgian home with SO much architectural interest. Understated elegance with so much flow, hard not to feel calm looking at the simple styling and[...]

Inspiration

Interior Design Intimidation: Who Makes The Design Rules?

A few weeks ago, I created a sentence for a post that followed all the normal laws of marketing, stop the scroll and grab your interest, hook you in…. A nice juicy scroll stopping headline is what is often suggested. [...]

Eye Candy, Inspiration

Eye Candy - Contemporary Colour Pop

Welcome to this weeks #EyeCandy edition Have you got a love of bright, bold and beautiful colour choices? Don't want to go all in? A completely saturated colour palette would be hard to live with, but accenting with a saturate[...]

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Eye Candy - Eclectic Wildside

Welcome to this weeks #EyeCandy edition with a massive dose of the bright, bold and beautiful in this delightfully daring home. In true #EyeCandy style, lets get to it. With every desire to visually stimulate and no desire to[...]

Inspiration

Finding Design Inspiration

Often the first thought when designing a space is the colour you might like to use. Or perhaps you’ve jumped into the Pinterest scroll hole and are looking for rooms to inspire. Whilst these are of course sources of finding des[...]

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[...]

Inspiration

Interior Design Trends 2021

There’s nothing I like more than predicting the interior design trends for 2021 that will dominate this year. Whilst I’m not a follower of trends, more a follower of my heart, it’s always lovely to understand[...]

Eye Candy, Inspiration

Eye Candy - Wonderful Warehouse

I am so excited to bring you this weeks #EyeCandy. We're trying to cover all styles and make it a varied mix of inspiration, and this weeks home definitely delivers ....... a stunning warehouse style apartment with some lovely in[...]

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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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