tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11998601107492674822024-02-21T01:39:18.431-08:00Bayswater InteriorsBayswater Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327363026901578141noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199860110749267482.post-64125582681486909812015-04-19T13:09:00.001-07:002015-04-19T14:25:43.220-07:00Spring has Sprung!<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Here in the Midlands the weather lately has been surprisingly good (probably tempting fate now) and despite the odd frost the ground is warming up in the beautiful sunshine. Down country lanes, in City parks and in gardens and window boxes everything is coming out of winter hibernation. The sight of blossom on the trees and Tulip and Daff bulbs opening up in the Spring sunshine makes me want to spend so much time outdoors!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">I love brightening up the rooms in my house with a bunch of freshly picked flowers popped into a small glass jar, or several branches of blossom displayed in a tall vase. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">The leaves of this Hosta in my garden (above) combines shades of green and white. Used together in an interiors scheme these colours can combine to create a lovely restful feel or an energising and uplifting one depending upon the tones used.</span><br />
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<small><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Just in case you need more vivid colour inspiration, here are a couple of other shots from the garden - nature really does offer some excellent inspiration! In my home there are some rooms with a backdrop of neutral and paler colours, but I cannot resist the odd bit of drama, and colour is a great way to add interest to a more subtle scheme.</span></small><br />
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Bayswater Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327363026901578141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199860110749267482.post-41979147087212860692014-04-10T05:21:00.000-07:002014-04-10T05:31:42.249-07:00Easter Decoration<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Most of our decorating decisions, such as choosing new flooring or curtains, are fairly major in that they are costly and are likely to stay for many years. This often means we choose fairly neutral items that will stand the test of time. </span><br />
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To find out more then please call 01905 672096 or <a href="http://www.bayswaterinteriors.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=8&Itemid=117" target="_blank">contact us</a>. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Off whites and other neutral shades usually work best as a base colour, with the addition of other colours as accents, or use traditional shades of darker colours such as navy and black. Natural materials such as stone or wood are clever choices for flooring, and are hard-wearing so will last. The addition of rugs will reduce noise and provide comfort underfoot, and can help define specific areas in a larger space.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">When choosing furniture think ultimately of the function it needs to fulfill, employ clever storage and always go for quality over quantity when making buying decisions. Items chosen from different eras look good juxtaposed together - think inherited items, well-chosen pieces and some quirkier finds. Remember too the importance of lighting and make the most of natural lighting, then enhance your space with a variety of additional light sources.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Ultimately though, choose things that make you feel comfortable and relaxed in your home, for those you will want to keep, and will become an integral part of your 'timeless' design.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Beautiful lighting, cushions & decorative accessories are available from <a href="http://www.bayswaterinteriors.co.uk/" target="_blank">Bayswater Interiors</a></span>Bayswater Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327363026901578141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199860110749267482.post-16161202690099385772014-02-26T01:37:00.001-08:002014-02-27T05:03:45.773-08:00Welcome to the Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Bayswater Interiors</em> is a UK based design company, offering a wide range of design services as well as selling a range of hand-picked items from our showrooms in Worcestershire, and online at </span><a href="http://www.bayswaterinteriors.co.uk/"><span style="color: #666666;">www.bayswaterinteriors.co.uk</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Leading the design team is Gemma Hill, who qualified in Interior Design from the 'National Design Academy'. Gemma's experience includes design work for the boating sector, alongside residential interior design and styling, and product sourcing.</span><br />
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