Archive for July, 2009

Who needs books?

July 23, 2009

I was having a browse on madebygirl and a cheeky house started playing tricks on me! Not only has it discovered an alternative to buying the latest bestsellers (and reading them!) with that quirky bookshelf canvas, but it looks like they’ve also done away with dining room lighting – all in the name of art!

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bookshelf wallpaper

bookshelf wallpaper

dining room

dining room

Are my eyes deceiving me? … Or have I been looking at the faux-bookshelf for too long?

Loeckes colourful to me!

July 22, 2009

I just love having lunch at an interior designer’s house  – of course, by ‘lunch’ I mean, a Pret sandwich at my desk and by ‘at a interior designer’s house’, I mean courtesy of desiretoinspire‘s fantastic gallery of designer John Loecke’s style creations. This colour-filled living room will liven any mood right up to the bright wallpapered ceiling … i’m getting a little tired just looking at it.

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living room

living room

Recognise this kitchen?

July 22, 2009

Yes I know, I ought to be working, but the ‘What TV Series did these kitchens star in?’ quiz on casasugar was just too distracting this morning. Here’s a kitchen from one of my all-time favourite shows, i’ll give you a clue – it’s as fashionable and stylish as the gorgeous kitchen units … but a lot more cheeky.

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samantha_kitchen

sexy kitchen for sexy PR fashionista!

What an eyeful!

July 21, 2009

I don’t remember such comfortable seating during my last visit to the Eiffel Tower, but I think this wall sticker from Rockett St George makes a real statement … non? The great thing about wall stickers is that they’re reversible, so why not set up camp under the Statue of Liberty next year?

eiffel tower living room

eiffel tower living room

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Something for classy peeping toms

July 17, 2009

My Granny would love to have window seats like these – traditional, elegantly floral, and ideal for casually peering into the neighbours garden! I think she even has those plates?

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window-seats

window-seats

Way to beat the morning rush hour!

July 17, 2009

Ok, so not every Londoner would appreciate a daily reminder of their morning commute, but I think this London tube map splashback is a fantastic feature in this kitchen. The glossy orange worktops also seem to remind me of the tube for some reason – if only travelling to work was as glamorous.

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kitchen

kitchen

Gone are the days of the tiny pocket tube map

splashback

splashback

Alcove bedroom

July 16, 2009

I would have loved an attic hideaway like this when I was younger – very princess in the castle. Even now, I think this bedroom space is a great way to make the most out of an awkward layout – although probably not for the claustrophobic among us. I’d probably liven it up with a bit of colour though … and make sure the door remained unlocked!

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Bedroom

Bedroom

Wallpaper goes groovy baby

July 16, 2009

Wow! I feel like I’m suddenly in the swinging sixties. Using a brightly patterned and shimmery wallpaper on all four walls is quite a brave move, but I’m glad they’ve teamed it with white furniture or the look could have been a bit too manic – well, for me anyway.

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dining room

dining room

A shade too much!

July 15, 2009

I’ve nothing against the colour pink, mixed with grey it looks sophisticated, a pastel pink is perfect in a country scheme and a bright pink damask pattern is a classic feature wall choice.  However, this pink-on-pink scheme is not for me.  I think it is just too …. pink!

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Living room

Living room

Mellow yellow

July 15, 2009

I’ve been browsing around homeshoppingspy and found this great retro room.  I think they’ve summed it up perfectly – “think retro hotel chic, think dark furniture, mellow lemon yellows (try saying that in a hurry!) and graphic motifs. So delicious!

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Yellow retro bedroom

Yellow retro bedroom