Add some spring to your home – part 1

Spring is here.  It’s not just that the calendar says so – I can also feel it.  The sun is shining through the clouds, the flowers are starting to bloom – and my son’s hey fever has gone crazy! It makes me want to move out all those earthy colour throws and cushions, and bring in some pastels.  But I won’t keep them too far, because it could be raining again tomorrow!

via country road

photo: Drew Kelly, via DomaineHome

Kim Timmerman Design

via Vintage Revivals

via Johanna Vintage

Interior Stylist: Charlotte Love, via 91 Magazine

via 101woonideeen

I hope these inspiring images have given you the itch to redecorate. Next time I’ll show you some great products that are out at the moment that will help you reinvent your room – and add some ‘SPRING’ to your home.

Need help styling/decorating a room?

Do you need help styling a room in your home? Many people find they just don’t know where to start and need a little help.  Here’s an example of where I would start.

I am so in love with this new rug from Ikea.  I spotted it in a magazine and assumed it was from an expensive store.  When I saw it was from Ikea I nearly jumped for joy.  Seriously, it’s that good.  The colours are fantastic and work so well together.  I can think of a thousand ways of styling this rug.

Here’s just one of many ways to be inspired by a piece. (There are also plenty more products that could be added to this room)

Please get in contact via myscrapbookofstyle@gmail.com if you would like some help from me and my sister.  There are many options/packages available.

 

texture tutorial

You know when you see something in a home or store and you just want to touch it? Probably because it screams texture.  A really effective way to create interest in a room is by using different textures.  Try a shaggy rug with a smooth, copper light.  A raw wooden table with beautiful leather chairs.  Instantly these different texture will make a room seem warm and inviting.  See if you can pick out the different textures used in these rooms. Don’t forget to scroll down to see my mood board of textured products too.

photo by herz-allerliebst

Photography: Sharyn Cairns – Styling: John Mangila

via Lotte Manou

via housenumber15

Via KITKA design toronto

source:  Jamais 203

via abigail ahern

via style files

Here are some products I found that make me want to run my hand over them: (I’m not suggesting you put them all together in one room!)

 

 

GET ME SOME SCANDI STYLE

Scandi style is extremely popular at the moment and is a very definite ‘look’.  But how do I create this look for a client in a home? Firstly, check out these few examples and then Ill show you some key pieces to buy that help create Scandi Style in an instant:

Home of stylist Lota Aggaton, photography: Pia Ulin

via temple and webster blog

Now that you have seen what I mean by Scandi Style, here are some great products to try: (ALONG WITH PAINTING YOUR FLOOR BOARDS AND WALLS WHITE)

sheepskin via HKLiving

wall mounted moose available via ebay

black and white print via ikea.com

scandi sideboard available at replica furniture

cushions from adairs

Here’s a little mood board of my own I put together.  Looking very scandi already!!!  Feel free to ask any questions.