New Year, Fresh Eyes!

Yesterday we finished the mammoth job of taking down the Christmas decorations (although I always seem to find a rogue one hiding somewhere at a later date) and the hallway in particular looks bare after the monster tree my husband picked has gone.

 

 

 

Whilst it is tempting to just put back the furniture that we moved in December to accommodate the tree, it is worth assessing if a new look could be achieved.  Whilst it might be possible to pick up the odd bargain in the sales, often just moving the items you already have around a room, or even around the house, can create a new look.

 

Mirrors and pictures are a good place to start - often we have mirrors and artwork that we no longer notice in their current position, but if you move them to a new location they make a statement again. 

 





Beach Style Powder Room by Northport Architects & Building Designers ADL III Architecture

 

Contemporary Living Room by West Midlands Interior Designers & Decorators Rendall & Wright

Cushions can also enliven a space.  Could you move cushions from a bedroom into the sitting room and vice versa?  If you have a fairly neutral colour scheme throughout the house, sometimes just changing the textures is all that is needed - swapping cotton and silk for fur and textured wool for example.

If you cannot move larger pieces of furniture due to restrictions with space, flow and windows for example, then perhaps moving the table or floor lamps will create a different atmosphere, creating pools of light in unexpected places and highlighting any architectural or decorative features in your home.

 

Transitional Living Room by New York Interior Designers & Decorators Jarlath Mellett





 

 

 

Transitional Dining Room by London Furniture & Accessories Oficina Inglesa London

 

 

 

 

It is always good during the bleak, bare months of winter to add some flowers, foliage or even fruit to your rooms - a reminder that Spring will eventually be here.  Above, the addition of red Tulips highlights the red lips on the painting and the red shoe in the glass display case below.  Glass BonBon jars full of lemons and limes look good in a kitchen, and large branches of evergreens can create a statement display on a console table.  Add some battery operated mini LED lights for a magical evening look.

 

We have a few more cold and dark months when we will be spending a lot of time indoors, so enjoy your home by refreshing the décor and seeing the things you love with fresh eyes again.

 

Happy New Year!

 

Lighting from Heathfield & Co

 

 

 

At Bayswater Interiors we are always striving to source the best products, whether from large organisations or small artisan manufacturers.  Our online collection is hand-picked, and for each design project we have an extensive list of suppliers and manufacturers, so we can put together a wonderful mix of fabrics, lighting, furniture and accessories to complement those pieces that you already have.

 

 

 

 

 

 

One such company that we are pleased to work with are Heathfield & Co, a company with a strong creative focus, who continually bring out new designs which showcase the style and craftsmanship they are renowned for.

 

 

 

 

 

We have chosen a selection of their designs to feature on our website, but their entire range can be ordered through Bayswater Interiors, and some photos of their lighting which is being installed in one of our current projects will feature in future blog posts.

 

 

 

 

They also offer a bespoke service, enabling us to develop some truly unique items in conjunction with their design team. 

 

To find out more then please call 01905 672096 or contact us. 

Click here to see more designs from Heathfield & Co

 

 

Creating Lasting Design

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.

Transitional Bedroom by Scottsdale Interior Designers & Decorators David Michael Miller Associates

 

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.

Traditional Living Room by Barrie Interior Designers & Decorators Staples Design Group








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.

Transitional Dining Room by Washington Architects & Designers Barnes Vanze Architects, Inc

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Beautiful lighting, cushions & decorative accessories  are available from Bayswater Interiors