50 shades of green

Green is the new black...
Add as much or as little as you like, use it as an accent or be bold and paint a whole room in your favourite shade, add accessories in darker and/or lighter shades or pair it with grey for a more soothing effect. Paint one wall in your dining or living area green to bring the outdoors in, it'll add interest and depth to the space - leave the other walls white for a crisp look. Green will bring freshness to your interiors, lushness to your outdoor space and it will have a calming effect on people...Choose a brighter/darker green to make a modern space come to life or a more subtle/olive green if you are after a more nostalgic or traditional look. If you are not ready to re-paint the walls as yet you can simply add indoor plants to your living area, kitchen, study or bedroom to enjoy this gorgeous hue.
It's definitely a winner, we love it!

images - pinterest

Have a wonderful week

the caldesign team x

interior design trends / ethnic prints

The beautiful colours and intricate patterns will inject style and personality into any room.

Use as much or as little as you want, complement the look with rustic hardwood and/or a stone wall or balance it out with white walls and neutrals - explore all possibilities and settle for what you love.

Right now I'm embracing this trend and using ethnic prints in a lot of my styling. There are a few different ways to showcase the look, one of my favourite is to layer kilims on the floor for extra warmth under foot and add a kilim cushion or two on the lounge to finish off the look. 

At home you can start by playing around with patterns and colours, see what suits the space (get a clue from a favourite object or artwork) and once you've selected your colour scheme and your art is hung add your accessories - this is a great way to personalise the space - keep editing as you wish until you have achieved the result you are after.

Tip - this look is inviting and it suits a lot of decors so don't be afraid to try different styles, just select a print that you love and make it shine by pairing it with a dark neutral or navy on white or cream background (walls); choose a timber side table, add metal via a vase or candle holder or a metal floor lamp and you'll have a beautifully balanced space. 

If ever in doubt simply contact your local decorator - after all help is only a phone call away!

all images via pinterest

Happy Monday!

CLx