Home Decor - Pattern with Panache

I would be the first to admit, and I've reiterated many times, although I'm an artist, when it comes to my home, I have a limited use of colour and pattern. However, in this home the designers have enlivened spaces with contrasting patterns and the addition of colour. In saying this it has been cleverly done so that this home still retains a traditional feel.

Thibaut, High Point, Spring 2018 Designs

At the recent Spring 2018 Fair at High Point, Thibaut showcased their latest works and the the designs of Anna French.

An Eclectic Apartment Sings Colour

Using colour in way to create a powerful statement in home, yet keep it 'real and relaxed' is not as easy as some may think. Inspired by its owners wide collection of art, the designers of this Sydney apartment have excelled in creating a colourful interior.

It's All About Pattern & Colour by this Mother and Daughter Design Duo

There is a freshness about this interior designed by mother and daughter team J K Kling Associates. 

Another Fabulous Interior Project From Blackband Design

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I am currently captivated by Blackband Designs, I think what I love most about their personal style, is the clever way they combine pattern and colour and the sometimes surprising piece they introduce that completes the look.

Bedroom Inspiration - Designers do it with colour and pattern

Monday's post was bedroom inspiration, monochromatic schemes that were peaceful and inviting. However, I realise some might prefer a little colour, possibly you have a bedroom that doesn't receive much sunlight and you want to add some life and make it more inviting. For me, one of the simplest ways to brighten a bedroom is by painting the walls a neutral colour and adding colourful bedlinen such as cushions and a duvet or gorgeous accent throw. Curtains are another way of brightening your room, however a colourful pattern on curtains makes it a little more difficult to change things around and I love to update my bedlinen seasonally. When it comes to using colour in a bedroom you need to tread carefully but be a little adventurous and the following designers do it with panache.

Colour + Pattern + Bedroom = Wow!

I am all for a restful interior, especially when it comes to bedrooms, however sometimes subtle and neutral can become too predictable. I remember a friend saying to me when she saw my rather safe, French grey Chalk Paint™ makeover, "when are you going to paint something with colour?" Ann is a talented NZ artist and I understood exactly where she was coming from. As an artist, I am a little reserved when it comes to using colour in my home. Don't get me wrong, I do love colour and currently testing out shades of blue for my study and bedroom. Clever use of colour is about creating a balance, however it can also be about making a statement. You don't always have to follow rules to create colourful spaces that work. The bedrooms below have combined colour and pattern with stunning results, and so I have dedicated this post to those of you who embrace both colour and pattern and can't get enough of it.

Above: Both bedspread and glass suspension lamp make a statement in this room

Above: A bold mix of colour and pattern

Above: White walls and contrasting florals give this bedroom the feeling of spring

Above: A slightly quirky, retro come boho feeling in this pretty room

Above: Another bold mix of colour that works fabulously with the white walls and floors

Above, if you love this look you can find out more about the products at The Home where Jen Bishop Talks about her style.

Above:  How could anyone feel down in a room with these colours

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Which reminds me, Ann, if you are reading this post, I would love to come out to Waiheke Island for a day and photograph your house and studio as I know my readers would love it.

More posts with colour:

A Colourful Bedroom Makeover - Blogger Jennifer of the Pink Pagoda transforms her daughters room

A Spanish Holiday Casa In Costa Del Sol - Home tour

A Belgian Artists Colourful Home - Tour an artists home

I hope you have had a wonderful weekend, Sunday in Auckland was probably the best day we have had all summer, not a breeze or cloud in the sky. I spent the day at Devonport wandering around the pretty seaside village and discovered the most delightful shop which I will elaborate on next week.

If you would like to see more colourful bedrooms, please check out my Pinterest board on colourful interiors. 

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A Colourful Bedroom Makeover

Even though I live in neutral surroundings with the odd splash of colour, I adore colour and if I had a daughter most definitely her bedroom would be colourful. Jennifer of the The Pink Pagoda created exactly that for her 15 year old daughter when she took part in the recent 'One Room Challenge', set by fellow blogger Linda of Calling It Home. The objective was to complete a room makeover in 6 weeks and Jennifer chose her daughters bedroom for this challenge. While visiting Jennifer's blog I discovered she is also a fellow artist and her colourful images of ginger jars and modern chinoisere are available as prints at her Etsy store. To tempt you over to Jennifer's blog I have included only a couple of the lovely images of her completed room. Please visit The Pink Pagoda to see more beautiful images and find out more about the items Jennifer incorporated such as her bed linen, throw and the gorgeous painting above the bed which Jennifer had privately commissioned.

Images above by Albertina of Mimosa Lane

Jennifer's love of chinoiserie can be seen in her colourful artwork below... 

Visit Jennifer's store to see her full range of colourful prints

Recently I re-invented my previous studio into a guest bedroom which was not part of this challenge but you may enjoy the post if you love 'before and after' images. If you only love colour you may want to visit my Pinterest board on Colourful interiors for more inspiration.

To see all 60 rooms in this clever challenge, you can visit...here.

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Designers Guild - Autumn 2013 Release

I have many enjoyable moments as a home inspiration blogger and one is receiving the latest designs from some of the brands I adore. This week I received the latest release for Designers Guild's 2013 Autumn range. Often we think of autumn and associate it with earthy colours, Designers Guild  look at autumn from a completely different aspect and I am swooning at their jewel toned colours and beautiful patterns. The new range is stunning to say the least, colours such as amethyst, slate and magenta and emerald, jade and cobalt feature in their range, which more than lives up to my expectations from this world wide brand.

Over dyed and dip dye are still making a statement as seen in the rugs above.

If you wish to see more of Designers Guild's new range, you can visit their on-line showroom. If you live in Auckland and looking for a stockist, you can find Designers Guild wallpapers and fabrics at Allium, 11 Teed Street, Newmarket. Allium are one of Auckland's top interior design stores and carry a range of colourful homeware and beautiful furnishing that compliment the Designers Guild range perfectly.

Asian Style Interiors

Throughout my years of living in Asia and the UAE, I experienced many exuberant interiors. Gold leaf, over ornate cornices, exotic patterns, rich colours, clashing colours and gold, gold and more gold!...sometimes" ornateness" to the extreme.  I've actually been lucky enough to visit the Sultan of Brunei's Palace several times and experienced the most lavish interior first hand. I remember some amazing chairs in his gymnasium with gold plated shuttle cocks for feet and gold plated taps in the bathrooms. These interiors always fascinated me but I must admit I was not a fan of them and was always looking for that Asian interior that I might go, Wow! I actually like this.

Today I found that room...This gorgeous Asian room has simple panache and although a mix of patterns and colours it is much subtler than the interiors I experienced living overseas. I love this look and could quite happily spend and afternoon reading a book in this light filled corner.

 

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A touch of Morocco in this interior...

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