Meadow fresh From subtle sage to a flash of rainforest brights, leafy shades will add some verdant freshness to a neutral beige and brown colour scheme MAIN SHOT: Stacking boxes (bottom left) from pounds 3, Store Twenty One; Gold mug pounds 11.50, Pedlars. Green rug from pounds 80, Oslo chair from pounds 275 and footstool from pounds 149, spring meadow cushion (on chair) pounds 12, lanterns from pounds 40, Mariella floor lamp pounds 65, all Next. SOFA: Versuvious cushion pounds 11.99, Dunelm Mill, Panel detail cushion pounds 12, Colonial flower cushion pounds 14, Jemima sofa from pounds 599, shawl from a selection at Next; trilby from a selection at Pedlars.
Transform your hallway The hallway is one of the trickiest areas to decorate due to its shape and all those doors, but as it's used so much, it's worth the effort. Sophie Conran Magnolia wallpaper in green, pounds 19.98 per roll, Baroque-style mirror, pounds 30.68, Tarn 3-light leaf pendant with glass drops, pounds 64.98, Angelina small table lamps, pounds 17.48 each, all from B&Q (www.diy.com, 0845 850 0175)COFFEE TABLE: Monaco coffee table pounds 275, white hydrangea vase pounds 45, both Next. Bowl pounds 5.99, Dunelm Mill. Candles from a selection at L'Occitane. DINING ROOM: Teal retro canvas pounds 70 (set of 2), Teal sculptured bottles pounds 36 (set of 2), Teal lacquered ball curtain pole from pounds 50, retro floral curtains from pounds 40, Ombra dining chairs pounds 125 (per pair), Opus table pounds 235, vase pounds 12, reversible placemats pounds 8 (set of 4), Amble 12-piece dinner set pounds 32, teal conical wine glasses pounds 16 (set of 4), polka dot cutlery pounds 12 (16 pieces), all Next. Peonies pounds 14.99 each, Rockett St George.The great thing about revamping your home through the use of floor lamps and light shades is it can be done without touching the structure of the building. Just buy them, position them in the required spot, plug them in and then all you need is a little tweaking.Effective illumination is key to a quality environment. Other than making our homes functionally livable, lighting also enhances beauty, creates desired moods and complements lifestyles. In order to get it right in our home we need to understand the three main types of lighting.Up to 2 days..Sea breeze Take your colour cue from the splashes and sprays of the ocean waves by mixing soft teal with cobalt and a sprinkle of sparkling silver tables pounds 99, all Next. Melamine bowl pounds 9.75, melamine cup pounds 4.95, both Pedlars. Rug from pounds 49.99, Dunelm Mill. Cushions on sofa: velvet cushion MAIN SHOT: pouffe pounds 100, star cushion pounds 35, both Rockett St George. Chatres chair from pounds 199, St Ives table lamp pounds 60, Toulouse sofa from pounds 399, nest of pounds 7.99, Dunelm Mill, folds cushion pounds 12, dandelion cushion pounds 14, both Next. MANTELPIECE: Stella mosaic mirror pounds 125, vase pounds 5.99, Dunelm Mill, peonies pounds 14.99 each, Rockett St George, LOVE letters pounds 12, sculpture balls pounds 16 (set of 3), frame pounds 7.50, vase pounds 10, all Next.Turn your room features into focal points with a quick lick of bright paint. Shutters in Albany Geranium Eggshell and shelves in Albany Celeste Eggshell. All paints pounds 22.92 for 2.5l (www.brewers.co.uk)
STYLIST TIP: Grey-toned fabrics against slick white furniture create a coastal feel with a modern twist STYLIST TIP: Team greens with chunky wood furniture and wicker style chairs then add metal or glass for contrast STYLIST TIP: Designing a scheme can be imaginative and fun. It's easy to inject colour into a neutral room without even having to pick up a paintbrush. Simply add new curtains, bright scatter cushions and maybe a striking armchair, or add wall art for a bold focus
Author: JESSICA CONTOMICHALOS
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