Every year paint manufacturer Dulux gathers a team of design experts to predict colour trends for the year ahead. ‘The common thread coming through for 2016 was yellow – and gold in particular. We drew inspiration from all the different tones of this colour, including bold metallic hues and earthy shades, bringing them all together … Read more
Combine yellows, from pale lemon to golden buttercup, with soft grey and off-white. Geometric patterns and intricate repeats bring an element of contrast. CONSTRUCT FABRIC IN YELLOW, £74 A METRE, KATE FARLEY. BAKER’S TWINE, £5.75, MERCHANT & MILLS. WALLPAPER: MONO IN SUNSHINE (WHITE DOTS ON YELLOW); MONO IN CHALK (WHITE DOTS ON GREY); ALL £44 A … Read more
A west-facing living room became a sun-filled space in this Scottish farmhouse kitchen makeover. Juliet Williams, her husband Jeremy, and their three daughters, Isobel, Molly and Willow, live in a five-bedroom Victorian farmhouse in East Neuk, Scotland, which the couple bought from Juliet’s parents. Juliet and Jeremy decided to relocate the farmhouse kitchen, which was a dark room … Read more
What kind of coverage you would choose – ceramic tile or wooden surface? That is that the company Fioranese offer a solution that combines both features. This is perhaps the most original creation byFioranese with regard to wood recreated in porcelain stoneware. This is ceramic interpretation of wooden surfaces it may looks rustic and appealing, … Read more
Creative Concrete collection of porcelain tiles in colors beige, dark grey, black and white is a re-interpretation of natural stone floor coverings. Panels are with contemporary effects, formed with relief elements, tone on tone. These beautiful soft tones are a great base to furnish your home. The colors are modern and fit to wooden, laminated … Read more
Parquet, carpet tiles with floral pattern and rugs are part of innovative Yoyo – Canvas Collection. They choose very attractive motifs and colors, but the main advantage is the usability, easy daily maintenance and cleaning. An effective, regular cleaning and maintenance program is vital for retaining a high appearance level. Yoyo carpet range is manufactured from … Read more
When you think about the concerns around air quality, many people immediately think of Asia and, to an extent, that’s with good reason. One quick glance at the real-time air quality visual index map and there’s a worrying amount of red labels across the known trouble spots of China and India. But alongside the problems … Read more
Use delicate shades of buttercup yellow, pinky coral and pale celadon green for the freshest spring decorating ideas. MODERN MIX TIM YOUNG Create depth and character by contrasting pared – back, contemporary pieces with classic styles from different eras. Toning shades of yellow unify the scheme (above). Alcoves papered in Wild Flowers New Contemporary Two Collection, 69/11143, … Read more
There’s a misconception that hi-tech homes can’t also be knock-your-socks-off beautiful. Speakers, televisions and the smart panels that control audio systems, heating and lighting are just eyesores that get in the way of a well-designed interior – aren’t they? If that visual clutter is catching your eye, you’re simply not doing it right. Interior designers, … Read more
As residents of the northern hemisphere, we’ve been conditioned to welcome as much sunlight as possible into our homes, and that includes the use of pale colours to illuminate a room. So it’s hard to put that to one side and consider a dark colour scheme, let alone the darkest one of all: bold, moody, … Read more