Friday, September 2, 2011

STYLIST'S GUIDE TO.. SPRING NEUTRALS


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.


STOCKISTS: Next (www.next.co.uk, 0844 844 8000), Store Twenty One (www.storetwentyone.co.uk, 0844 884 4808), Pedlars (www.pedlars.co.uk 01330 850 4000), Dunelm Mill (www.dunelm- mill.com, 08451 656565), Rockett St George (www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk, 0208 350 5450).DINING ROOM: Facet mirror pounds 110, Buddha head pounds 30, Santiago dining chairs pounds 235 (per pair), Delamere table pounds 335, Green lacquered ball curtain pole from pounds 50, Green taffeta stripe curtains from pounds 60, all Next. DINING TABLE: Bowl pounds 29.95, hydrangea flowers pounds 14.99 each, both Rockett St George; wood candlesticks (set of 3) pounds 25, Botanic 12-piece dinner set pounds 30, wine glasses pounds 18 (set of 4), all Next.MANTELPIECE: Green Blossom canvas pounds 99, (set of 3) Next.SIDE TABLE: Delamere Cube table nest pounds 175 (set of 2), Amaryllis flowers tied bundle pounds 35, from Next; Coasters pounds 4.99 from Rockett St George.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.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.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

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




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