LET'S MAKE ROOM FOR COLOUR

A quick and inexpensive way to breathe life into any dark space is by adding accessories to your rooms. You can change the look of any space by adding paint to a boring room or adding pillows to add a pop of colour.

Some great colour combinations that will add a unique feeling to any room are as follows:

POPPY RED & ORANGE has a rich feeling that combines both cool and contemporary energy to your space.

CITRUS colours ACCENTED WITH BLACK allow the colours to play off of each other and provide fun, in a cool and playful way.

A classic pairing of your BASIC YELLOW AND YOUR CRISP WHITES/IVORY provides a timeless and fresh feeling to any space.

TRENDS THAT ARE SEEN IN FASHION TRANSCEND INTO THE HOME

Let’s take a look at colour and pattern trends for your home for 2013.

AQUA TRANQUILLITY - soothing blues and greens brings calm to your space. Refresh your room with aqua hues and create an oasis to call home.

MIX BERRY - indulgence your senses with colours such as purples and magentas to infuse your space a taste of luxury.

CLASSIC BLACK AND WHITE - Opposites attract. By having your space mostly white and adding accents of black with create a airy feeling. When you do the opposite by having a mostly black room with accents of white and colourfully accessories you will instantly liven up your space.

LIME IS WHERE IT’S AT - Freshen up any space by adding vibrant greens in invigorating ranges of hues. These colour awaken your space and make a statement.

GO GLOBAL – Rugs and home accessories can bring worldly styles into your home. Ikat rugs for example use techniques of dyeing and weaving which results in unique design transformation.  

GEO – GEOMETRICS – Geometrics gives a room understated contemporary style. Create balance and flare with triangles to trapezoids and rhomboids to rectangles.

VINTAGE – Who needs new and shiny when you can have it all with a Vintage look? Imperfections in wool and fade out rugs and fabric’s create an unfinished look which brings you back in time.

TIME TO GARDEN - The softness and romance of botanicals and floral brings the feeling of the outdoors into your indoor space. Vibrant colours found in nature allows for timeless design.

RENOVATION READINESS

The key to experiencing a successful renovation is planning. The most effort and time should be put forth in the beginning by successfully choosing finishes and creating a functional space. However, do not be naive about renovations. There may be some bumps along the road. By planning properly it allows you to have a less bumpy ride and you’ll be better equipped to deal with different challenges that my come your way.

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

1. Does my space work for me and/or my family? If not, is it time to re-evaluate and redo the space?
2. Space and planning – identify the relationship between rooms and their traffic flow.
3. Know the restrictions that may exist before you actually start to demo your space- PERMITS ARE A MUST.
4. Be aware of the “twilight zone”. You may feel frustration and confusion during the renovation process, however remember to always keep your eye on the prize - the space of your dreams!!

 

REMEMBER – STRATEGIC DESIGN AND PLANNING PROVIDES A SOLUTION TO PROBLEMS OR CHALLENGES.

 

HAPPY RENOVATING!!!