14 Valuable Tips style to steal our Blogger series - So Far In recent months we have enjoyed being welcomed into bloggers interiors of houses and see how they decorated their properties. Each of the bloggers has their own style and personality, but the one thing they all have in common is an innate sense of what looks good. Here are some design tips, we can fly in the series and use in our homes.
Patchwork Harmony
Select an alternative budget-friendly
you want to add a touch of design, but do not have the budget? Lateral thinking might help. Caroline Rowland Patchwork Harmony and her husband did just that with this beautiful copper edged worktop. The original idea was to have a surface copper completely working, but things do not go according to plan after they left the ship builder. They were left with a work plan plywood, which should have been coated with copper.
Rowland told us how they came up with a new plan. "We just laying wooden planks, we stained, side by side, then the copper strips edges. It was a big job altogether, but I think it turned out well, and it has not too expensive. "
you want to add a touch of design, but do not have the budget? Lateral thinking might help. Caroline Rowland Patchwork Harmony and her husband did just that with this beautiful copper edged worktop. The original idea was to have a surface copper completely working, but things do not go according to plan after they left the ship builder. They were left with a work plan plywood, which should have been coated with copper.
Rowland told us how they came up with a new plan. "We just laying wooden planks, we stained, side by side, then the copper strips edges. It was a big job altogether, but I think it turned out well, and it has not too expensive. "
Chris Snook
Turn your eyes on the floor
like a ceiling, floor can transform a room. If your boards are looking tired, a paint stroke can revive and completely change the appearance of space as well.
The life of Charlotte Duckworth Lotte really put the effort to make her look fabulous floor. She said: "I had to pull all the carpet and underlay and cut everything and drive to the tip. Then I had to paint on charges of Farrow & Ball downspout layers. I was there until midnight every night - it was pretty grueling "
The effect is large for the room and makes more of a statement white walls .. Adding a rug striped adds to the look, and the full board perfectly pink gray floor.
like a ceiling, floor can transform a room. If your boards are looking tired, a paint stroke can revive and completely change the appearance of space as well.
The life of Charlotte Duckworth Lotte really put the effort to make her look fabulous floor. She said: "I had to pull all the carpet and underlay and cut everything and drive to the tip. Then I had to paint on charges of Farrow & Ball downspout layers. I was there until midnight every night - it was pretty grueling "
The effect is large for the room and makes more of a statement white walls .. Adding a rug striped adds to the look, and the full board perfectly pink gray floor.
Chris Snook
do not worry if you can not fit in a kitchen island
We tend to think of an island as essential for a sociable kitchen. There is a place for families and friends to perch and chat with the cook, or a place for small quick lunches and cups of tea.
However, not all of us room for a large island. well, this has not put off Becky Freeman of the Spirited Puddle Jumper. His ingenious breakfast bar was created by the extension of the work plan around a protruding wall. It is a fantastic use of space and brought her to tell her kitchen, "It is such a friendly space day or night, and there's nothing better than having a glass of wine at the bar with friends, cooking with someone else and the doors open for you! "
We tend to think of an island as essential for a sociable kitchen. There is a place for families and friends to perch and chat with the cook, or a place for small quick lunches and cups of tea.
However, not all of us room for a large island. well, this has not put off Becky Freeman of the Spirited Puddle Jumper. His ingenious breakfast bar was created by the extension of the work plan around a protruding wall. It is a fantastic use of space and brought her to tell her kitchen, "It is such a friendly space day or night, and there's nothing better than having a glass of wine at the bar with friends, cooking with someone else and the doors open for you! "
Apartment apothecary
Bring cohesion with colors
Katy Orme apartment apothecary told us how she uses color to bring a look together. "I would like to have an eclectic mix of furniture and textiles in my house, but I always try to bring cohesion to the aid of one or two colors that thread through the eye, pulling everything together."
the striking teal couch here reappears in the mirror and vase, while earth tones in the carpet are carried through in the wooden furniture, old brown suitcase, flowers and orange objects on a office area (not shown).
Find more expert advice on how to smartly use color at home
Katy Orme apartment apothecary told us how she uses color to bring a look together. "I would like to have an eclectic mix of furniture and textiles in my house, but I always try to bring cohesion to the aid of one or two colors that thread through the eye, pulling everything together."
the striking teal couch here reappears in the mirror and vase, while earth tones in the carpet are carried through in the wooden furniture, old brown suitcase, flowers and orange objects on a office area (not shown).
Find more expert advice on how to smartly use color at home
Chris Snook
Spruce preloved treasures
Becky Freeman and her husband have spent . a fortune on a new home, but they chose to be creative instead When asked what his greatest success was DIY, Freeman said: "Finding our fireplace in a charity shop for 50 £, restoration and black paint. I feel happy to look to negotiate every time I watch it. "
When you are hunting for the bedrooms, design features or a new storage, consider the option of a second hand. You might find something real and, if you are willing to put in the work, you can transform an unloved element in a statement piece.
Becky Freeman and her husband have spent . a fortune on a new home, but they chose to be creative instead When asked what his greatest success was DIY, Freeman said: "Finding our fireplace in a charity shop for 50 £, restoration and black paint. I feel happy to look to negotiate every time I watch it. "
When you are hunting for the bedrooms, design features or a new storage, consider the option of a second hand. You might find something real and, if you are willing to put in the work, you can transform an unloved element in a statement piece.
Chris Snook
Making design connections
to create a consistent look, consider how you can take an idea from across the room. Here, Jen Stanbrook of Love Chic Living countered circular painting a pattern very intelligently.
the honeycomb balls choose the colors and forms of painting and bring it out into the rest of the space. It is a very simple idea, budget-friendly is extremely effective.
to create a consistent look, consider how you can take an idea from across the room. Here, Jen Stanbrook of Love Chic Living countered circular painting a pattern very intelligently.
the honeycomb balls choose the colors and forms of painting and bring it out into the rest of the space. It is a very simple idea, budget-friendly is extremely effective.
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crazy Get your ceiling
in his blog, mad About the House, Kate Watson-Smyth describes the ceiling as "fifth wall". She looked at the ceiling of the dining room of his kitchen from a different angle and had fixed tin tiles to it. The effect is striking, and his plan is to bring the idea to the eye. "We need a new cooktop, which, as it is an odd size will result in a new work plan on the island; I plan to concrete. Then we'll dress up the ends of the island in the same box as the ceiling. "
It is easy to overlook the ceiling and just paint it white, but with some creative thinking could become your fifth wall a stunning design feature. If the tin tiles are not your thing, a patterned wallpaper or color striking picture would work just as well.
in his blog, mad About the House, Kate Watson-Smyth describes the ceiling as "fifth wall". She looked at the ceiling of the dining room of his kitchen from a different angle and had fixed tin tiles to it. The effect is striking, and his plan is to bring the idea to the eye. "We need a new cooktop, which, as it is an odd size will result in a new work plan on the island; I plan to concrete. Then we'll dress up the ends of the island in the same box as the ceiling. "
It is easy to overlook the ceiling and just paint it white, but with some creative thinking could become your fifth wall a stunning design feature. If the tin tiles are not your thing, a patterned wallpaper or color striking picture would work just as well.
Layer Home
move things around
you want to give your home an overhaul? How about movement of furniture? "I'm always moving things around," Hannah Russell of the layer with enthusiasm. "I love repurposing furniture from one room to another to keep things feeling fresh and new. An object or a piece of furniture can be neglected in one piece, but if you move into a new space, then it might suddenly find its rightful place "
There are endless possibilities :. a kitchen cart could be revitalized as bathroom storage or a dressing table could find a new role as buffet room.
you want to give your home an overhaul? How about movement of furniture? "I'm always moving things around," Hannah Russell of the layer with enthusiasm. "I love repurposing furniture from one room to another to keep things feeling fresh and new. An object or a piece of furniture can be neglected in one piece, but if you move into a new space, then it might suddenly find its rightful place "
There are endless possibilities :. a kitchen cart could be revitalized as bathroom storage or a dressing table could find a new role as buffet room.
making spaces
Trust your own instincts design
We learned a valuable lesson Karen Knox to make spaces that stuck to his guns with this unusual mantle. She painted all white room, but discovered the embossed wallpaper still showed through the paint.
"So, a little back forward, we then stripped off as wallpaper, and I liked what was left behind, "she said. "People asked me when we would end up, but I like it."
We learned a valuable lesson Karen Knox to make spaces that stuck to his guns with this unusual mantle. She painted all white room, but discovered the embossed wallpaper still showed through the paint.
"So, a little back forward, we then stripped off as wallpaper, and I liked what was left behind, "she said. "People asked me when we would end up, but I like it."
Make space for yourself
a common theme in our blogger series was the importance of a solitary space. Whether preparing Hannah Russell morning a quiet workspace , reading library Kate Watson-Smyth, or office and sewing in the room of Katy Orme, most bloggers had cut a little room for themselves.
"Everyone should have a space of their own, even if it is just an alcove, "Kimberly Duran Swoon enthusiastic Worthy. This wonderful haven is her dressing room, which is located in the closet. the mixture of colors, materials and textures reflect style and eclectic personality Duran perfectly. It really feels like its own domain name.
The space does not need to be big, and could even be a favorite spot on the couch or easy chair. Add a lamp to illuminate the area, some personal items and lots of luxurious textures. The key is to create a sticker that carve a space away from the rest of the room.
Learn about other ways to carve out a space for yourself at home
a common theme in our blogger series was the importance of a solitary space. Whether preparing Hannah Russell morning a quiet workspace , reading library Kate Watson-Smyth, or office and sewing in the room of Katy Orme, most bloggers had cut a little room for themselves.
"Everyone should have a space of their own, even if it is just an alcove, "Kimberly Duran Swoon enthusiastic Worthy. This wonderful haven is her dressing room, which is located in the closet. the mixture of colors, materials and textures reflect style and eclectic personality Duran perfectly. It really feels like its own domain name.
The space does not need to be big, and could even be a favorite spot on the couch or easy chair. Add a lamp to illuminate the area, some personal items and lots of luxurious textures. The key is to create a sticker that carve a space away from the rest of the room.
Learn about other ways to carve out a space for yourself at home
curious design
Use white as a brilliant backdrop
Many bloggers we surveyed are big fans of walls white, and use them as a base on which to display bright objects.
"I love the color so much, although most of our walls are white - I love the light it brings to a space," said Rachel Lane Curious Casa. " I like my house to act as a blank canvas, so I tend to paint the walls white and installing natural floor. This allows me to change colors and accessories as and when I think. "
Here, bold hooks, mirror and beautifully cushion out from the bright white wall. The door looks amazing, too, because there's nothing to distract from the turquoise paint .
Many bloggers we surveyed are big fans of walls white, and use them as a base on which to display bright objects.
"I love the color so much, although most of our walls are white - I love the light it brings to a space," said Rachel Lane Curious Casa. " I like my house to act as a blank canvas, so I tend to paint the walls white and installing natural floor. This allows me to change colors and accessories as and when I think. "
Here, bold hooks, mirror and beautifully cushion out from the bright white wall. The door looks amazing, too, because there's nothing to distract from the turquoise paint .
Lotts and Lots
Limit surfaces that collect disorder
another blogger who knew his own mind was Charlotte Smith Lotts & lots. Smith and her husband ignored advice to include a breakfast bar in their kitchen, because they knew they were going to use it to relieve congestion. "Dan and I are the worst to stack after," she says. "I knew I wanted to keep dumping areas a minimum."
They made sure half the kitchen was freestanding, so they can add areas as they needed. They come most of the additional cabinets Gumtree and now have storage that perfectly fits their needs, rather than a large surface, bulk collection. "This really works for us and even if we do not right away during the week, it does not take long to store the weekend."
another blogger who knew his own mind was Charlotte Smith Lotts & lots. Smith and her husband ignored advice to include a breakfast bar in their kitchen, because they knew they were going to use it to relieve congestion. "Dan and I are the worst to stack after," she says. "I knew I wanted to keep dumping areas a minimum."
They made sure half the kitchen was freestanding, so they can add areas as they needed. They come most of the additional cabinets Gumtree and now have storage that perfectly fits their needs, rather than a large surface, bulk collection. "This really works for us and even if we do not right away during the week, it does not take long to store the weekend."
Chris Snook
have fun with Ikea hacks
the Lovely Teri drawer Muncey told us to recast these Ikea bedside was his greatest hobby pride. "They cost me £ 8 each in their original condition. After a few layers of wood varnish to tone down the light wood and adhering a white vinyl sheet on the underside of the glass, they have a ly different look . "
Take a good look at your budget is and think how you can update them. If your creative juices are not flowing, just go online to find a host of ideas for Ikea hacks with accompanying tutorials.
the Lovely Teri drawer Muncey told us to recast these Ikea bedside was his greatest hobby pride. "They cost me £ 8 each in their original condition. After a few layers of wood varnish to tone down the light wood and adhering a white vinyl sheet on the underside of the glass, they have a ly different look . "
Take a good look at your budget is and think how you can update them. If your creative juices are not flowing, just go online to find a host of ideas for Ikea hacks with accompanying tutorials.
Home Exhibition
make a feature of your storage
We all know how open shelves can look, but Sarah Bagner Supermarket Sarah has really improved the look. She chose metal shelves in her kitchen, adding an industrial look to the room.
She said: "It's fun to have open shelves, as you can style with plants, ornaments and photographs. They do not block the space - they have metal rods, so that you can see through them -. So they do not feel like a big big furniture in our small space "
The key to this look is color. Bagner eclectic mix of objects would have looked messy, but she cleverly put all this together with the repetition of red tones.
Tell us ...
What did you like most about our blogger series so far? and have you picked up some useful ideas? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
We all know how open shelves can look, but Sarah Bagner Supermarket Sarah has really improved the look. She chose metal shelves in her kitchen, adding an industrial look to the room.
She said: "It's fun to have open shelves, as you can style with plants, ornaments and photographs. They do not block the space - they have metal rods, so that you can see through them -. So they do not feel like a big big furniture in our small space "
The key to this look is color. Bagner eclectic mix of objects would have looked messy, but she cleverly put all this together with the repetition of red tones.
Tell us ...
What did you like most about our blogger series so far? and have you picked up some useful ideas? Share your thoughts in the comments below.