Happy Friday my lovely readers! To kick-start the weekend I’m sharing a room which I pinned to my Pinterest account this week which I absolutely love. It’s a very neutral lounge space – and although some may think it a tad boring in terms of the colour scheme I just find it so comforting, inviting and calm! The Design Fairy x […] 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 →

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 →

Earlier on this week we looked at how you could use Bold Colours to enhance your space. Although not a style, per say, I’ve enjoyed looking at the use of Blue in different rooms and how it can enhance a space … what do you think? So don’t be afraid to use Blue in your room … it won’t necessarily feel cold! The Design Fairy x   […] Continue reading →

To create a tranquil interior look to choose patterns inspired by the outdoors; patterns with leaves and flowers, in colours of soft blues, greens, golds, yellows and neutral tones such as cream will help you to create a calm and tranquil interior. Or look to include a floral pattern in your furniture: Use a mix of misty pastels to create a calm and soft feeling within the room … don’t be afraid to use colour here; it’s not necessary to stick to neutrals or blues to […] Continue reading →

This is a beautiful example of how an all white room can be calming and chic at the same time. This space looks comforting and homely, it is full of momentos and photographs making the space comfortable and inviting. I like how the designer has included wicker baskets to add to the relaxed feel and provide a sense of texture to the design. The Design Fairy x […] Continue reading →

This season I’ve noticed more and more pastel colours entering into the world of interiors for the up and coming spring 2012 season … Take a look at some of these designs for inspiration   Using pastel shades can help to create a very relaxed space. Pastels also have the ability to work and blend into almost any style of design be it contemporary or traditional. To finish off take a look at this moodboard from The Craft Begins: The Design Fairy x […] Continue reading →