 Is there such a thing ?
Maybe perfectly imperfect would be the best way to describe the relaxed look we are showing you today. I personally love the asymmetric look . Try a locker on one side of the bed , maybe a chair at the other side? It takes a bit of confidence to attempt this but the result is fabulous. Where to start though.... well with the walls of course. lets have a look....  Pink is definitely a "thing " this year.
Soft muted tones add a calming feel to a space . Those of you that attend the interior shows like the house event in the RDS looking for inspiration for curtains, sofas and all the latest trends in interior design will be familiar with this look . Brass is back too, did you notice ? Our interior space is made up of memories and emotions , the things we collect over the years . Invest in pieces that will stand the test of time .  Window blinds although functional and aesthetic, they exist most of all to solve a problem.
Lets look at some of the solutions and the latest innovative new products on the market .  We are privileged to be in different homes every day and get to see inside some really creative spaces.
The Irish by nature are full of personality and we surround and indulge our love of family and friends at every opportunity. This is often reflected in our homes and lately I have seen some homes with amazing collections of art and photography in Dublin. Other homes have collections of musical memorabilia and some are sport mad and it is clear from the minute you walk through the door. The interior design of your ideal home should reflect your personality and not one dictated by whats available in showrooms. We in Ireland have been exposed lately to a very sterile, bland brand of decorating. Most showrooms and showhouse display are the same. Same curtains and sofas, same furniture, same lighting. I get that they are playing it safe but a little bit of colour used cleverly goes a long way. Most of us can see beyond that and we are lucky to work daily with clients who embrace their individuality and create unique spaces reflecting their lifestyle and personality. Here are some tips to create your Ideal home.   Dulux Denim Drift Say Hello to Denim Drift, the colour of the year for 2017 from Dulux. It comes with a beautiful palette of tonal blues making the task of achieving a designer look with paint a simple one. Blue is the color of the sky and sea & is often associated with depth and stability. It symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith & truth. Blue is considered beneficial to the mind and body and produces a calming effect. Paint a wall, woodwork or furniture , there is a paint finish to suit them all Read on and we will show you how to use it   Photo - www.studio-mcgee.com Did you know brass is back? Its been finding its way back in to our homes and is available to buy in most interior stores. Mix it with marble for a luxury timeless look. Marble is our new obsession and although used mostly in bathrooms and kitchens for years we are now welcoming it into our living spaces too. If your thinking of trying brass or marble in your space why not start with simple things like a lamp , a side table, or change a few handles on your kitchen cupboards ? It is one of the biggest interior design trends for 2016. Read on for some inspiration to get started.  I have been blogging away here for a few years and have been delighted with the feed back I get from my clients. Lots of you read about design problems , and have found some solutions here on how to solve them.
That's why we blog. For someone without a "techi" background I am pretty happy about the fact that I blog at all. I have surprised myself at all the platforms, apps and tools I have had to learn to use over the past few years to keep up to date with all the demands of social media for business. Imagine our delight here at the office, when the world famous interior design platform houzz noticed our blog and asked us to write a series of articles for them. We are over the moon to be recognised by houzz as experts in the world of design. Thank you houzz. To view the article just click here & please follow & ask any questions. There is lots of inspiration here and even some work by Kelly Hoppen . http://www.houzz.co.uk/ideabooks/70693528/list/9-simple-solutions-to-create-beautifully-dressed-windows Download the houzz app to guarantee some sleepless nights of design inspiration, hints tips and ideas. Paula x We would love your feedback . Are you on twitter or instagram ? Come and see what we are up to there.  So you moved house, or aspire to own a new home,or simply dream about it. Read on to find out where and whats trending and how to design the show house look but find your own unique style. 
Can you see that fabulous view of Dublin Bay ? Today we are going to share with you a home with an amazing view but with some challenges and problem windows. Let me share some secrets with you. Have you ever wondered how to to get the designer look in your home ? For some of us design and space planning comes naturally & for others its a chore. There are some basics that will help you make some interior design decisions. I will do a series of "how to get the look" over the next few weeks and show you how to get great results. Lets get started with your walls. Walls Hang larger pictures or art alone and medium sized in pairs Photo credit /vogue.au  Photo credit /Shift interiors Make a statement with a photo gallery wall. Select some frames and photos and group them to make a themed wall. This looks good with frames of the same colour or get a vintage look going with a mix of frames. This takes time so be patient. The easy bit is hanging them ! See more in the blog about hanging art and pictures.  Hang a selection of small pictures or prints in groups / these can be letters ,poems,pictures postcards or your favorite birthday card, whatever you can find.
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Welcome to our interiors & lifestyle blog. We'll be posting regular articles about cutting edge trends in interior design, as well as some descriptions of work we've just done. Most of the posts are from me but we will have guest posts too. We will talk about my house and yours and tell you what we are wild about at the moment. There will be plenty of hints & tips & a bit of fun stuff too. Thank you for following our blog. You did, didnt you ? Paula x Blogging about all things interiors & more
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