New Year Happiness!

We're sorry for the lack of postage on our little bloggy blog of late....it's been rather hectic!! But we will be back very soon with lots of bits and pieces to share with you. We have some very exciting competitions (which are actually making us rather jealous considering the giveaways are A-MAAAZING and we can't keep any of them!) but, we're happy to be sharing them with you and hopefully putting some smiles on you faces!

In the meantime, I'm currently helping my Dad completely redecorate his living room...he's arty and creative and I think he needs a colour injection! He's bought two new sofas and he's collected some fantastic, bright posters from various art exhibitions he's been to over the past few years, so we'll be basing our scheme around those - so here's a sneaky peek....

1. Paint 2. Pendant Light 3. Sofa 4. Rug 5. Zig Zag Cushion 6. Stripe Cushion  

7.Candle Holder 8.Coffee Table  9. Floor Lamp

What d'you think Dad?..

Happy Friday!

Merry Christmas everyone! What a lovely one it's been (and still is)...We've been busy little bee's with family get togethers, tasty food and (lots of) drink and basically complete over indulgence. Exactly what Christmas is all about!!

I had a call just before Christmas from a dear friend who fancies a bit of an overhaul in her bathroom come 2013. At the moment it's pretty clinical. White walls, white suite, white tiles....which is nice and fresh, but I think a few additions to spruce it up would work well and give it a bit more of a cosy feel. She loves wood and is mad about art...so here you go Helen!...

1. Laundry Basket 2. Towels Mirror 3. Chest of Drawers 4.  Art by Chloe Holt 

5. Old Wooden Stool 6. Roll Top Bath Tub 7. Mirror 

Black & Orange Inspo Board

Six items to revamp my friend's living room - in keeping with her love of orange, but with a grown-up, 'not-too-girly' feel.

The mix of bold stripes, chevrons and colourful patterned cushions against a simple sofa and gorgeous statement mirror gives the room an eclectic feel without overcrowding...and not forgetting the all important finishing touch - the candle!

1. Mirror  2. Pendant  3. Cushion  4. Cushion  5. Chair  6. Candle

Something Old, Something New....

We've had a pretty difficult task on our little hands this week. A very lovely client was in desperate need of a revamp in her now grown-up son's old bedroom and although the room is wonderfully big and spacious, it seemed that it had lost a bit of personality. The olive green curtains and pinky wallpaper were to stay, along with all the furnitue!! Soooo as you can imagine, our hands were tied a little. BUT we've sprinkled a little Style Inside magic and come up with a 'upcycled' scheme to zapp some personality back into it.

The Challenge.....

Before

Soon to be used as a guest bedroom for her daughter and young family we wanted to bring a touch of femininity to the room. Muted tones and dusky pinks against the olive green in the curtains makes for a relaxed feel. Her old pine furniture has been sent off to be painted in F & B's Wimborne White and it's now just down to the finishing touches! Amazing what a few soft furnishings can do, innit!?

The Magic!...

1.Cushion  2.Wardobe  3.Fabric  4.Lamp  5.Candle  6.Bedspread Stack

Look out for the 'AFTER' shot once it's all done and dusted!

Summer House Rescue...

So, the weather it just downright confusing at the moment - literally rain and wind to glorious sunshine in less than a minute! Well, it's not getting the better of us!!! So take THAT, weather! 

I've put together a little inspo board for my Aunt. She's just had a beautiful summer (yes, summer!!) house built at the bottom of her beautiful garden and she of course needs some beautiful things to put in it....voilaaaa!

I wanted to keep it simple with splashes of colour and mix in some wood to create that all natural feel....and she's a HUGE Hockney fan (especially since his epic London exhibition this spring)....so I thought a nice bright piece would lift the space (original?...well that depends entirely on her budget!).....

1. Ralph Lauren Pendant Light 2. Grey Cushion 3. Orange Cushion 4. Armchair 5. Side Table 6. David Hockney painting

Arabian Nights

It's always a nice feeling to reach the 1st of any month, don't you think? It somehow has the power to encourage new things - a new start, a new diet, a new fitness regime perhaps...(ok, too much?!)..

How about a new adventure? For one half of Style Inside this is true! Katie is currently cruising at 37,500ft on her merry way to Dubai for 10 days. The cheek!... But in all fairness, it's a business trip (and part shopping of course! - I've handed over my shopping list)..so we'll be in touch every day to bring you some Middle Eastern inspired posts!

So with this in mind I thought a little Arabian-Glam inspo board would whet your appetite...

1. Peacock Mirror  2. Casablanca Pendant 3. Rug 4. Pouf  5. Candle Holder 6. Table 7. Candle

Have fun Katie! Miss you already!!

Pretty as a Picture..

As promised, a mini inspiration board especially for you Alice! You wanted sunshine and happiness - so here it is....Your bedroom will now be filled with all things pretty to make you leap out of bed in the morning as you admire all the beautiful things you're surrounded by....(in fact, I'm now actually slightly jealous of this board...don't be surprised if we end up with identical bedrooms)...

1. Floral Embroidered Cushion 2. Chain Links Drum Pendant  3. Yellow Chevron Rug 4. Sunburst Mirror 5. English Lavender Candle

Fancy a few hints and tips for adding some 'Style Inside' your living room, bedroom....or any room! Contact us about our design services and transform your house into your dream home!