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ORC Week 1 | Mood Board | Shared Kids’ Room Design

ORC Week 1 | Mood Board | Shared Kids’ Room Design

I am joining a biannual design event called the One Room Challenge. A host of interior design bloggers each makeover a space in six weeks, sharing weekly updates. I’ve been following it forever, harbouring mild envy at what people are able to achieve in such a short time, and soaking up all the gorgeous inspiration too, of course. Now I’m joining them, working on a bright kids’ bedroom design for my son and daughter. Shared Kids’ Room Mood Board I’m…

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Mood Boards

Mood Board | A Mid-Century Office Design

Mood Board | A Mid-Century Office Design

I recently discovered The HighBoy, which is a curated marketplace for antiques and fine art. There is so much good stuff on the site. I picked out a few pieces to put together an office space, with a curated selection of mid-century pieces mixed with a few more modern elements to keep it fresh. Mid-Century Office Mood Board THE BREAKDOWN Every item listed is a one-off vintage piece from The HighBoy, unless otherwise noted. 1. Pendant // This Art Deco light plays…

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Mood Board | Designing An Eclectic Family Media Room

Mood Board | Designing An Eclectic Family Media Room

I’m sharing an example of an Interior Design Room Scheme today, in this case an eclectic media room designed for the whole family. Room Schemes give you a full room design, with all the tools you need to execute that design yourself. You’ll get a full list of links to products or instructions on where to buy, and you still benefit from access to trade discounts. But you manage the installation yourself, which can save a good chunk of money.…

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Mood Boards

Mood Board | Art Deco Meets Traditional English Living …

Mood Board | Art Deco Meets Traditional English Living Room

Today I’m sharing a full design plan I put together for a remote client, who asked for a blend of traditional English and Art Deco styles for his living room design scheme. If you’re curious as to what you get with Emmerson & Fifteenth’s Room Scheme Interior Design Service, this might give you a taste. The client loved the set design on the TV show Jeeves & Wooster, and wanted 1930s Art Deco-inspired touches throughout his living room. He wanted…

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Design Tips

How to Make Overnight Guests Feel At Home

How to Make Overnight Guests Feel At Home

This year was one of the first we haven’t hosted overnight guests for Christmas, but it got me thinking about how we’d do it in this house if we needed to. We don’t have a dedicated guest room, and I know we’re not the only ones, especially in London where houses are small and mortgages are big. So, with a focus on small space solutions, here’s a little guide to how to make overnight guests feel at home, even if…

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Mood Board | Design Plans for a Long Living/…

Mood Board | Design Plans for a Long Living/Dining Room

I’ve just been granted clearance to buy a fancy Chesterfield, and I want to nail down the design plans for my dining/living room quick in case the hubs changes his mind. It’s a multifunctional space, with a study area thrown in for good measure, and, as usual, I’m blending an eclectic mix of design styles. The living/dining room is long and narrow, which makes for a bit of a design challenge, especially with so much to fit in. We need…

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Mood Board | Coral, Mustard & Aqua Girl’s Bedroom

Mood Board | Coral, Mustard & Aqua Girl’s Bedroom

I’ve been drafting a budget-friendly bedroom design plan for my little girl, all based on a unique Chinoiserie fabric in a bright, fun colour palette of coral, mustard, aqua/turquoise and lilac. Bright Girl’s Room Mood Board Fabric for Drapes – Robert Allen // Tallboy – Laura AshleyBedding – M&S // Coral fabric for headboard – Tonic LivingFierce Print – Makewells on Etsy // Abstract Print – MintedDesk Lamp – Loaf // Mermaid Print – Alison Keefe // Lamp base – vintageLamp shade – PB Teen // Rug…

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Mood Board | A Cosy & Feminine Living Room

Mood Board | A Cosy & Feminine Living Room

I’m picturing this cosy and feminine room design as the compact living area of a new grad’s first apartment. It’s small scale, budget friendly, cheery and young. Paint – Hale Navy by Benjamin MoorePrint – Minted // Table Lamp – Zinc Door // Side Table – TargetSofa – CB2 // Floor Lamp – Made // Rug – TargetBean Bag Chair – Bean Bag Boss // Plant basket – Ikea Every piece pictured in this girly living room mood board is from a big box/high street retailer, with one…

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Mood Boards

Mood Board | A Cozy Office / Guest Room

Mood Board | A Cozy Office / Guest Room

I’ve yet to live in a house with a either a dedicated work space or a room for guests to stay. Today’s mood board combines the two: a cosy office / guest room with muted tones of blush pink, blue-grey and mustard. Cosy Office / Guest Room Mood Board Bookcase – Furniture Plus // Floral Print – MintedCamera Print – Minted // Abstract Print – MintedLamp – Loaf // Desk – Oka // Chair – Alexander & PearlBlanket – Metfine // Sofa Bed – LoafCushion – Etsy // Basket – Oliver Bonas // Rug –…

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