Colour Schemes
Get The Look 1 – Get The Look – Cool Contemporary
July 23, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
You have probably heard the terms modern, contemporary, minimalism etc. – all of the latest styles, trends and ideals for interior design. You have an interest too and would love to see some changes in your home – you want to get the look! We are here to help, to help you better understand the [...]
Add A Touch Of Magic To Your Home – Re-Ignite The Passion
June 29, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Passion is brought to you by the colour red and any number of its sumptuous shades from ruby reds to dusky pinks. We have taken a look before at how colours can create certain moods and atmospheres throughout the home and red was always the dominant colour for passionate bedrooms and stunning living areas. Desires [...]
Add A Touch Of Magic To Your Home – Try A New Interior Design Style Part 2
June 26, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Last time we looked at the interior design style All things Natural to add a touch of magic to your home. This time we have another profile to give another interior design style which reflects your personality to a tee!
This style is for those who like a chic and stylish interior and yet don’t want [...]
Far Away Design Inspiration – Bollywood Bedroom Bliss!
June 2, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
A Bollywood themed bedroom – lots of colour, spice and a great deal of positive energy. This far away design inspiration is not for the faint-hearted, but for those who have a loving relationship with warm, bright colours and are not afraid to mix and match.
The Bollywood look is both elegant and sexy, fun and [...]
Far Away Design Inspiration – Australian Outback
May 27, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
A recent adventure in the Australian outback has spurred you on to bring some change in your home décor. Maybe you have a fascination with Aboriginal culture, arts and crafts. We have a few ideas on how you can change your living space to bring in elements of both the Australian outback and aboriginal design.
Before [...]
Far Away Design Inspiration – Mediterranean Magic
May 21, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
The Mediterranean style is full of charm, light and colours that represent the warmth of the sun and the coolness of the ocean. This far away design inspiration looks to countries that border the Mediterranean and can include a myriad of styles from continental Europe, Moorish Africa and the Middle East.
You can find ideas by [...]
Creating A Colour Scheme – Part 6 – To Evoke Emotions
May 18, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Colours are brilliant to play with in the home as they can help to put people in certain moods and evoke emotions. Creating a colour scheme to bring out emotions is just one way of approaching your home decorating but one that can have incredible results.
Many people see their home as an extension to their [...]
Creating A Colour Scheme – Part 5 – Using An Accent Colour
May 15, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
It isn’t always easy to get the ‘right’ colour and there are not many people who are truly brave enough to go with gut instincts or experiment with colour in the home. That is why many will come to a stop once they have painted some magnolia on the walls and bought a neutral sofa/bed [...]
Creating A Colour Scheme – Part 4 – Using Complementary Colours
May 12, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Complementary colours – those that are exactly opposite to one another on the colour wheel. Red with green, blue with orange and yellow with purple are the first that we see in a basic six colour wheel.
Designing interiors by choosing a complimentary colour scheme can create drama, energy and fulfilment. The name ‘complimentary’ tells us [...]
Creating A Colour Scheme – Part 3 – A Glance At Colour Meanings
May 9, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Red – Different tones of red create different moods – passion, desire, courage. Pinks can either be delicate or shocking, feminine and added to fabrics such as children’s curtains they create a bedroom perfect for little princesses! The colour red is also good to use when choosing a focal point to bring attention. Also seductive [...]
