The weather today has been gorgeous - the sun has been shining, it has been lovely and warm with a slight breeze carrying the scent of those early Spring blooms on the air. In the early evening light I have taken a stroll through the garden, taking a look at how the plants and flowers are progressing as the soil warms up with a mix of sun and rain to bring things to life.
I find the colours of the garden can be very inspirational in terms of interior colour schemes - from the vivid colours of some of the flowers, through to the more delicate variation you see on certain leaves.
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.
Traditional Living Room by Toronto Architects & Designers Heintzman Sanborn Architecture~Interior Design
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.
Fingers crossed we have a sunny bank holiday and can get outside to enjoy the creations of Mother Nature!
At Bayswater Interiors we are able to create a design for your home in any number of styles, but what we specialise in is creating a timeless interior that will not go 'out of fashion' in a couple of months. We can inject some nods to current or upcoming trends with a few well chosen pieces in 'of the moment' colours or textures, but without breaking the bank, so that when you tire of them or trends change, it is possible to update your room with little effort or expense.
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.
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.
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Bayswater Interiors 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 www.bayswaterinteriors.co.uk
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.
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