I’ve recently fallen in love with anything that has an ikat print on it … I’m not sure what it is about this type of design; perhaps it is the individuality of each print that I see or the mix of colours that are used, but I absolutely love it! Ikat (sometimes spelt Ikkat) is a dying technique which is used to create pattern textiles that employs a resist dyeing process similar to tie-dying. It is an age-old process and is thought to have originated from South East Asia […] Continue reading →

Yesterday we looked briefly at contemporary styles of interior design … today here are some pointers on how you can achieve such a look – simply and successfully! 1) Use natural and textural fabrics such as linen or jute. They work to create a natural contemporary feel because of their simplicity. Texture is a very important element in achieving a contemporary interior design style. A variety of textures will ensure that the room doesn’t look flat nor boring. Note in the […] Continue reading →