February 2014

A little February treat... Another in our series of interviews with interiors insiders! This time I'm excited to be bringing you the words, thoughts and pictures of my twitter friend (and blog crush!) Kimberly Hughes. She writes the rather fab Swoon Worthy blog and features a host of gorgeous images of her home and interiors, all of which are definitely guaranteed to make you swoon. So without futher ado... here she is! First, can you introduce yourself and your work for anyone who isn't aware of it?   I’m Kimberly Hughes and I write a blog called Swoon Worthy where I catalogue the DIY...
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Now seems like a good time to appreciate the use of rainbow colours in interiors, as a small way of showing support of everyone facing persecution in Russia. A wonderful array of colours is a great way to celebrate the spectrum, lift your spirits and create a warm, welcoming home. Here are some gorgeous interiors making use of bold, bright and beautiful rainbow shades: Fun rainbow stairs If you can't paint then make a rainbow using paint sample colour cards. Create a rainbow with accessories, grouping a few objects of each colour together for impact. Image via Remodelaholic Rainbow stripes painted on one wall are a not-too-scary...
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A key inspiration for me and my home is mid-century style. I love the colour palette used in the fifties, the shapes and materials used for furniture, the fun graphic patterns and the general sense of life and optimism it holds.  Here are some picks which highlight key aspects of mid-century interiors and tips on how you can introduce them into your own home: Gorgeous warm wood tones Image credit: Plastolux A mid-century modern dining room in Denmark filled with the warm wood tones so often seen in this period of design. The almost amber shine of the teak cabinet works perfectly with the...
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