I’m drawn to the lush atmosphere in these rooms. Urban yet green and fertile. The granny vibe and those unexpected branches in the lamp are crucial elements: It’s fresh and botanical, and at the same time urban eclectic. The bathroom below in particular, has such a snug healthy feel it makes me want to jump [...]
I’m not so fond of one continuous marine style, but injecting a few nautical details in any other style can add lots of fresh interest. A bit of sea breeze and ancient fishing village vibe. I think this boat chandelier below is one splendid piece of decor, and the wallpaper right has a fine boho [...]
Oh my, I’m boiling over with inspiration..! Could it be the heat wave? ;) Posting and posting…I’m not always like this (!) Below, a room with, I think: a friendly atmosphere. A bit ethnic, a bit boho and clean light wood to bind it together. …and speaking of friendly. On behalf of me and my [...]
Brown is such a used and useful colour – countless images would be needed to represent all the styles and atmospheres that is dealing with brown! Whether brown is used in a nature style, ethnical, traditional or any other style, it’s a multi-functional colour. Just think of all wood and leather, which is largely involved [...]
| pics: Mixr.se, House Beautiful, Kimara hammock by Marimekko and Surfboard Wall art by Sunday Treasures |
The botanical trend has been around for a while. We’ve seen botanical prints, botanical wallpapers, textiles and other botanical decorative items. Bees and butterflies have buzzed around. So has owls, birds and some creepy insects. Australian stylist Sibella Court bears some responsibility for the latter (see bottom of pic collection for exemple). The setting for [...]
Green symbolizes nature, growth, fertility and life. The colour of the forest is said to be the most calming and reassuring of colours. There is no coincidence hospital walls are often pale green. Decor-wise, green has never held a strong trend-position – it is a colour that’s always there, always has been. Green is a [...]
We have tropical temperatures in the cold North right now! The mercury is stable at 90° F, the sun roasts and you yearn for the blue, blue sea and lapping waves. This contrast is useful in home decor – the hot and the cold. Sunny yellow and cool blue-turquoise for dining.. | pics: channel4 – [...]
