I need to get inspired today – it's a Monday Design day. I’m working on a Flat with a teeny tiny budget for someone who isn’t totally into interiors.
So I have two challenges, one to pull out all the stops and make the space look like a million dollars on no money, and two to convert a homeowner over to the dark side so that they too become addicted and obsessed with interiors.
The second part is easy (I say with my fingers crossed). The first part is slightly more challenging. Style as I say a billion times has nothing to do with the money I just have to think outside the box. So aside from painting (the most transformative thing you can do to any room) I need to get creative.
Auction houses, eBay, preloved and MarketPlace are very good places to look for stuff that is reasonable. It's the shape you need to concentrate on as the colour can always be changed. Also for those of you living in this country, some of our chain stores have really upped their game. John Lewis, Homesense and B&Q not bad for lighting, are all offering some rather affordable options that are stylish.
Playing around with scale is the next trick up my sleeve so I’m on the hunt for super tall lights, or teeny tiny lights so I can mix them up and create a magical vibe.
The pattern is intrinsic as it adds instant depth so cushions, a rug if the budget stretches, patterned ceramics that sort of thing. Nearly there I just need some texture (thinking about wallpaper) it adds the wow factor and also adds texture. Then I just need to plonk (sorry artfully place) some fresh flowers around the pad and wham bam I might just be there.
I can't wait to share this one on my page & Socials.
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