Friday, April 6, 2012

White on White In the Bathroom


Classy, stylish and beautiful is an understatement for a contemporary styled bathroom which is large, spacious and to be honest the type of bathroom most of us dream of! However, my love for white makes this bathroom special, and even though I'm not sure about the little crocodile (or alligator?) it does add a touch of fun to the large expanse of plain flooring.

The use of green foliage plants in contemporary bathrooms takes us into the realms of dreams, peace and tranquillity. No doubt this style of bathroom has Feng Shi qualities included, but for me one of the most prominent features is the wall of glass and the abundance of natural light flooding into the room giving it a surreal feeling of open spaces associated with being outside.

With windows or glass walls this size privacy is an issue which needs to be addressed without detracting from the style and minimalist style. White curtains would give a bathroom this size a soft look with a subtle touch of femininity; however, if it's only light control and privacy needed then white vertical blinds would look just as stylish. In high-tech contemporary bathrooms, remote controlled vertical blinds are a 'must' – it goes without saying really!

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Wednesday, April 4, 2012

White on White In the Living Room





I have to admit that I love white rooms, not totally white but the vast majority of the room so that I can add pops of colour in my soft furnishings and accessories. I hasten to add that I'm not alone and while too much white can look cold, clinical and hostile, when you have great style it can really give a room the 'wow' factor.

Another great advantage of using white is that it can make even the smallest living rooms look light and airy and the colour suits all styles of homes. From a French inspired chateau, Scandinavian classics, to modern and contemporary styles. You can also use white to create a stunning Shabby Chic interior which is packed full of different textures and materials.

White curtains, especially if they're full length and lightweight will ensure as much light as possible can enter your living room during the day; alternatively white vertical blinds will give you sleek clean lines which suit contemporary homes perfectly. For the ultimate window dressing use a combination of white curtains and white blinds so that your windows look stunning day and night.

Don't shy away from using white as it has a lot to offer, and it doesn't have to be cold if you get the balance just right!

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Thursday, March 29, 2012

Interior Design Ideas for Balloon Week


I couldn't let Balloon Week pass by without diving in and finding some fabulous bedroom interior design ideas using balloons. I wasn't looking for balloons per say, as it's easy to tie bunches of balloons onto bed-frame to celebrate a birthday or special occasion.

I was looking for children's bedroom which used balloons as a theme and while I can across various wall stickers, balloon shaped light-shades, table lamps, duvet cover sets and childrens curtains I wanted to find something that would have longevity, style and a sense of fun.

Low and behold I stumbled across these wonderful balloon lights and you have to admit they have a mystical quality about them which makes them intoxicating to look at, especially against the blue night sky effect on the walls and ceiling. Due to their neutral colour they could be used for tots and teens alike with the bedroom being decorated in a variety of different ways.

I once remember seeing a hot air balloon's fabric being used as ceiling décor and thought that was cool but I have to admit these lights are superb! What better way to acknowledge Balloon Week – but if I'm totally honest I don't really know what Balloon Week is all about – some further investigation and research needed!

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