I came across this inspirational website the other day, Design Seeds, which provides inspiring colour palettes. Today I’m going to be using a zesty colour palette to draw inspiration from; the main colours are blue and yellow which work so well together; bright yet calming. Here are a few interiors inspired by the colours of blue and yellow …   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 →

The bright lemon coloured stools add a burst of colour to this kitchen. The combination of wood, white worktops and the bold stools makes for a fresh and clean kitchen, bringing a little sunshine into the room! The Design Fairy x […] Continue reading →

Shaker kitchens derive from the Shaker style of furniture that was developed by the Shakers, a religious sect founded in the late 1700s. The Shakers believed that every object in the home should have a function and that decoration was unnecessary. Their moto described their style perfectly: “whatever is fashioned, let it be plain and simple and for the good” and “beauty rests on utility”. Shaker kitchens tend to be open plan, simple and uncluttered in style. They are […] Continue reading →

Akzonobel, one of the largest paint companies in the world, last year predicted that 2011 would see yellow as a front runner for the trendiest colour of the year … and they weren’t wrong. Mellow yellow, citrus yellow, bright yellow … you name the tone … is popping up left, right and centre within the world of interior design right now … The beauty about using yellow in a room is that its warm and more friendly than stark white, but not overpowering like other […] Continue reading →