Wallpapering an entire wall can create a permanent feature. In this post I will be looking at simpler ways to add an element of the outside.
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| (Homeklondike n.d.) |
The blind adds a subtle reference to the outside using cool natural shades. I really like the use of the blind with the contrasting fabric curtains as it gives the window more depth. This is something that I would like to develop and start looking at mixing my own fabrics to give an idea of this look.
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| (Shabby Chic, 2008) |
These wallpaper-style chinoiserie tiles from Fired Earth are no longer in stock but I would be very interested to see if any other companies do something similar. I think the use of the tiles are very effective here, and would work well in the clients bathroom.
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Cushions are a very changeable design feature, and can be regularly updated without too much cost. This floral cushion has depth and texture and is a more interesting take on floral cushions.
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| (Colefax and Fowler n.d.) |
This design is similar to the blind, using a fabric which incorporates a natural image, and then tying this in with a matching fabric. I also like the different use of fabrics adding different textures to the design.
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I have found lots of designs that include wild birds, and this is something that I am quite keen on. This is one of my particular favourites, and I like the link between the green tones in this design. This room incorporates a lot of natural plants, and this is perhaps a more obvious way of bringing in natural elements.
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| (Colefax and Fowler n.d.) |
Finally this fabric by Colefax and Fowler uses a very natural colour palette. I really like the use of colour in this fabric, the white against the grey with a subtle hint of green. My clients house contains lots of large windows, and so I feel I should look more at fabrics and fabric designers who have used natural imagery in their designs.
Post Bibliography
Homeklondike. 2011. White Traditional Living Room Ideas [Blog]. Available at: http://homeklondike.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/1-white-traditional-living-room-ideas-2011.jpg. [Accessed: 12th October 2011]
Shabby Chic. 2008. Wallpaper-style chinoiserie tiles from Fired Earth. [Blog]. Available at: http://lovelythings.typepad.co.uk/lovely_things/2008/08/wallpaper-style.html. [Accessed: 12th October 2011]
Cushlab. (n.d.). Cream Floral Cushion. [Online] Available at: http://www.cushlab.co.uk/floral-cushions/272306_cream-floral-cushion.html. [Accessed: 12th October 2011]
Colefax and Fowler. (n.d.). Haslemere Prints. [Online] Available at: http://www.colefax.com/collections/new/haslemere-prints.aspx. [Accessed: 12th October 2011]
Colefax and Fowler. (n.d.). Haslemere Prints. [Online] Available at: http://www.colefax.com/collections/new/haslemere-prints.aspx. [Accessed: 12th October 2011)
Cozypad. 2011. Pottery Barn’s Beautiful Spring Collection Of Pillow Covers. [Online] Available at: http://www.cozypad.com/pottery-barn’s-beautiful-spring-collection-of-pillow-covers/1924.html. [Accessed: 12th October 2011]
