Designer Shelley Morris's Eclectic Abode

Shelley Morris of Shelley Morris Interiors chose an eclectic look for her home in New Canaan, CT. Originally a mid-century, ranch style house Shelley has reinvented it in her personal style.

Back to Blogging with an Eclectic, Paddington Interior

I hope everyone had a great New Year, I have had a few weeks off from blogging and have been enjoying the NZ sunshine and getting stuck into my latest painting. So, it's back to the blog today and starting off the new year off with an eclectic interior I am sure you will enjoy.

An Eclectic Interior By SGH Designs Inc

Above: A collection of antique dinner bells  - The walls behind are corrugated and add interesting texture

I love discovering design that is set apart from the crowd, so when I spotted this interesting, eclectic interior, I wanted to soak in the rich detail of their monochromatic scheme. Director's of SGH Designs, Stephen and Gail say their partnership is both personal and professional and "their longevity as a team is reflected in the timelessness of their designs".

Pantoneview - Forecasting Colour & Design - 'Culture Eclectic', what is it and how will it influence upcoming interior trends?

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Recently I received an unexpected email from Pantoneview, offering me a complimentary one year subscription to their invaluable on-line resource. What exactly is Pantoneview you may be asking? It is an exciting website I will be exploring to bring my readers regular updates on the the latest trends and future forecasts for colour and design. So, lets find out more about Pantoneview and their current forecast, 'Culture Eclectic'

Mix Classic, Contemporary and Rustic it works!

Although I love French interiors and clean whites, I also love eclecticism and after living as an expat in various continents you end up with quite a mix of furnishing. I'd love to have my whole house with a French feel to it, but this would mean I'd have to part with pieces I've collected and cherished for years. So for now my own living area is a mix of periods, styles, fabrics and textures not dissimilar to the image above.

The room above is an eclectic mix of contemporary, antique and rustic. The contemporary clean lines of the sofa and the stark contrast of the rustic table are balanced by the elegant wooden antique side table. The dark grey silk lampshades of the side lamps are striking and draw the eye... (Gosh the artist in me wants to go and straighten up that lampshade on the left ☺). The beautiful fretwork screen seen in the second image balances the dark tone of the lampshades. To soften the overall appearance of the room, cushions have been introduced in muted tones. I think the silver cushion enhances the silver lamp stands, personally, however, I would have brought in another silver cushion instead of the green one as I am a bit of stickler for balance. There is a lot of texture going on in this room (so important), from the velvet of the cushions, slubby linen of the sofa to the rustic wood grain of the coffee table with it's heavy studs around its perimeter.

Overall I think this room is inviting and comfortable. I love the original shutters framing the exterior view of perfectly clipped hedges and topiary. I like that the owners are not afraid to display their collection of interesting ornaments. Sometimes we are looking for the "perfect look" and get rid of our ornaments but this is the difference between a "home" and a "showhome". I also enjoy the brave way they have introduced an assortment of cushions in differing sizes, colours and textures.  

I wonder what you think about this room, I love to read your comments.

 Images are reproduced with permission from jj Locations

The image is the living room of a Regency ground floor apartment in Battersea, London. The apartment is available for film and photo shoots, please visit jj Locations if you wish to see more of this apartment or contact jj Location them with regards to this property.  

I've been inspired and definitely

heading to Laura Ashley's sale this weekend  to

check out their cushions.

Lee oxo

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Poppy