I recently worked on a fun camo kids bedroom for some lovely clients based in Surrey. Having traded their smaller London home for more space in the country, they wanted to make their 7 year old son’s bedroom special, especially since it’s the first time he hasn’t had to share a room with his twin sister. The design was fully driven by the little man himself, and he loves camo. Before Here’s where the room started. They’d just moved in,…
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Air-purifying house plants are an essential element of almost every space I design, and botanicals have been trending in the interiors world for a while. Plants help create visual balance in well-designed interiors. Organic elements always play nicely with sharper angles. Plants also have health benefits, filtering toxins and improving air quality. The NASA clean air study is one of my go-to, if slightly unexpected, design resources. It highlights the plants best at filtering specific toxins from the air, and…
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The most striking design feature in my recent bedroom makeover is undoubtedly the Dark Emerald Green Watercolour Wallpaper I installed behind the bed. My flat is a rented modern new build, and the bedroom was a blank canvas. I wanted the space to feel modern with a hint of boho, which meant subtle texture, raw materials and a limited colour palette. I also wanted the design to pack a punch. Wallpaper can be renter friendly, and it’s a great way…
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You should never underestimate the importance of lighting in interior design. Making sure you incorporate a range of both ambient, task and accent lighting will elevate any space, and make the room feel finished and intentional. I’ve been sourcing desk lamps for a recent client project, and here’s a roundup of a few of my recent design finds: stylish desk lamps under £150. Sources 1 // Mushroom Table Lamp – £90 – John Lewis2 // Black Design Project LED Desk Lamp –…
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The modern boho bedroom I’ve been working on for the last couple of months is ready to reveal. This room makeover is part of the One Room Challenge, where hundreds of designers and design influencers transform a space in six weeks. Learn more about Emmerson & Fifteenth’s interior design services here. The Mood Board Here’s a reminder of the mood board I designed for the bedroom. Apart from a few minor changes, I stayed close to the original design. The Reveal…
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It’s One Room Challenge Week Five, with reveal day set for next week. The UK has just gone into a second lockdown, and everything is delayed. I can’t get the wallpaper hung for at least another two weeks, and there are shipping delays on the remaining furniture and the lighting. I started looking for speedier alternatives, but ultimately decided to take a few extra weeks and finish with a space doesn’t involve cutting corners. This is where the room is…
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I’m working on the master bedroom in my new flat for this One Room Challenge. You can catch up on what the ORC is, and read all the details on the mood board and plans for this space, in last week’s post, but here’s a refresher on my boho/mid-century design for this bedroom… Adding Subtle Texture Things have started arriving, including the pretty rattan chest of drawers. I spent two and half hours building this thing, only to realise right…
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It’s One Room Challenge time again. The ORC is a biannual event where a whole bunch of interior “influencers” transform a room over six weeks – a bedroom in my case. We post progress deets every week. It’s about community, not competition, which I love, and it’s a melting pot of gorgeous design ideas and DIY inspiration. I’m working on a modern boho bedroom in my new flat. Modern Boho Bedroom Plans Painting – Alive Neave // Similar Pendant Shade…
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It’s One Room Challenge reveal day. Over the last eight weeks, I’ve been working to make the living room in our Edwardian house brighter, happier, and more functional. I’m calling the overall vibe “Global Eclectic.” The house is rented and the budget was tight, so it’s not the most dramatic makeover. And Covid sprang a few shipping delays on me, so it’s not 100% finished. But it’s close enough to share. Learn more about Emmerson & Fifteenth’s interior design services here.…
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