I’m currently working on a scheme for a client and we’re working towards a colour scheme for the majority of the house. I love putting colour schemes together; I find working with colour and tones exciting and think it can make or break a space. This is the process I’ve always used when putting a scheme together for my clients. 1. Choose your main colour - most people tend to be drawn to a certain colour. If that’s the case, I always believe that to begin with you […] Continue reading →

Originally I wanted to today’s colour concept to be inspired by Christmas candy cane; you know – that sweet which is just so symbolic of the festive period. I was looking for a great shot of candy cane but then came across this beautiful photo which reminded me that Christmas and the festive season isn’t all about red and white! Here are some images I found which are so inspirational if you’re looking to create a not-so-traditional Christmas interior! So if […] Continue reading →

This week’s colour concept from Design Seeds reminds me of a crisp wintery morning … Here are some inspirational pics to help you use these colours to create a beautiful interior …  The Design Fairy x […] Continue reading →

Getting into the spirit of things this week my colour concept that I love is based on traditional candy corn straight out of the USA! I love the mix of oranges and greys – these two colours have been particularly popular in the change of season within the world of interiors. This week, though, I’m focusing on Halloween … so if you’re looking for a little inspiration to decorate your home here are a few ideas which I’ve been collecting on my Pinterest account […] Continue reading →

This week’s colour concept from Design Seeds is based on a palette of pastel colour tones … pretty, light and gentle     The Design Fairy x […] Continue reading →

Our fab friends over at Dovetail-Living requested a green colour concept this week via our page on Facebook and funnily enough today’s scheme from Design Seeds (my favourite place for colour concepts) is Leaf Green. Many people associate green with negative thoughts relating to jealousy, hence ‘the green-eyed monster’ but actually it should be seen as anything but this. The natural greens, from forest to lime, are seen as tranquil and refreshing, with a natural balance of […] Continue reading →

I recently asked my followers on my Facebook page what colour concept they would like to see written about – there was a unanimous vote on the colour Purple! So I went to my favourite colour website, Design Seed, and looked for something a little unusual … I came across this purple colour concept based on the colours of a moth – which I thought was absolutely beautiful: I like how Design Seed has used a variety of purples – if you look at all of the colours they are […] Continue reading →

This week I love this colour concept from Design Seeds I like the mix of greys and cool blues working together … The Design Fairy x […] Continue reading →