The Swedish Style is eclectic; it is achieved through the trendy approach known as maximalism … meaning to make the most of the small space in question. Make the most of any space with eye-catching textiles, interesting furniture pieces and accents which stand out and demand attention. Blend modernist furniture with heritage pieces, mix in vibrant and random fabric designs and lots of interesting little accessories and you can achieve this style, as in the photo above! Vibrant […] Continue reading →

This summer season sees florals making a comeback into the home … Since the 1960s English sisters Susan Collier and Sarah Campbel have been producing iconic hand-painted textiles for the world’s top fashion houses and leading retailers. This original new collection for Linea celebrates their enduring love of pattern and colour. Transform your home into a floral oasis with these pretty patterns! The Design Fairy x […] Continue reading →

Today The Design Fairy is loving this Bohemian-styled kitchen Definitely not in line with everyone’s tastes, at first glance this space doesn’t look much like a kitchen. The quite over-powering prints and patterns dominate the walls and floors but the simple and plainly coloured stove and furniture help to calm the busy room. Loving the grand mirror on the wall … some elements of this room remind me more of a salon than a kitchen! The Design Fairy x […] Continue reading →

Famous for the Wrap Dress, LFW 2011 has seen high-end fashion designer Diane von Furstenburg emerge into the world of interiors with her first home goods collection: DvF Home … Sure to be a success, bold colours and exciting patterns have featured throughout the home goods and accessories range. This is her first venture into the world of home decor. The range itself seems to be very much inspired by her fashion through the use of vibrant colours and patterns which imitate her […] Continue reading →

So you’re thinking about changing a room in your home but you’re not sure where to start? There are a few simple and basic principles of Interior Design which have really helped me along the way. Once you know and can understand these you can appreciate a well designed room and put the principles into practice! Principle No. 1: Proportion and Scale Proportion is the ratio between the size of one part and another. Scale, however, is how the size of one object relates to another […] Continue reading →