Monthly Archives: August 2014

Maths may not be for everyone….but we’re all happily enjoying geometrics!  They are just fun don’t you think?  Amazing how a bunch of triangles can get us all so excited.  I love the way geometric pattern hovers somewhere between 60s retro and futuristic.  Put them anywhere - they work just as well in a baby’s nursery as they do in an opulent bedroom. 

Polyhedrons, hexagons and triangles to zigzags, chevrons and circles, geometric pattern can be added in a subtle way or big and bold (there are some amazing geo print wallpaper’s out there...) adding a real punch to any space.  The beauty of geometric pattern is that it can be mixed and matched with loads of styles from industrial to contemporary chic.  Just take a look at these pics...  

The wallpaper is the star of this room with the geometric pattern giving a real energetic buzz to the space -

I think we are all feeling that hint of spring in the air (“hooray” I hear you say…).  If you are anything like me, you are probably itching to pull back those winter layers and inject some fresh colour into your home.  Pastels are hitting the radar - not sugary sweet but chalky muted with just that hint of grey…a bit more sophisticated, a bit more grown up.

This season's pastels are a lot more interesting, edgy even  –  geo designs, bold prints or teamed with metallics (think copper or gold).  Gradient and dip dye as well as fresh painterly patterns in dusty pinks, minty greens and pale peach.  These pastels look great with soft greys, black/white and natural woods.  Bye bye candyfloss, hello grown up modern!

Pastels move

I’ve noticed these beautiful rugs popping up everywhere and let’s just say, I’m a little bit obsessed.  I love their tribal earthiness and gorgeous texture as well as the warm loveliness they bring to a space.  This one’s definitely on my want list! 

Handmade by the Beni Ouarain tribes in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, these beautiful thick pile rugs typically feature a dark brown or black diamond pattern woven into a creamy foreground.  The subtle geometric pattern and neutral colour palette means they are interesting without being too overwhelming - and they seem to pretty much work in any type of interior.  In fact, I would probably go as far as to say that they are one of the most versatile rugs around – living, dining, bedroom, hallway, nursery or even as a wall hanging – they just work