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Use colour confidently. Here a chair frame has been brought to life with a coat of fuchsia pink paint, complementing the Babur curtain fabric, £40 per metre, showing that the trend for plumage and bird patterns is still strong this season. In contrast, strong stripes in a sultry grey palette from the Kashan range of fabrics have been used on the seat cushion, £35 per metre
Spruce up your home for the summer
N
ow that summer has finally arrived, our thoughts naturally turn to how we can spruce up our homes and
clear out the clutter with a view to brighter, longer days. As winter requires us to cosy up and entertain under atmospheric candlelight, with the comfort of warm woolen throws and roaring open fires; warmer months scream al-fresco dining, light and breezy fabrics and a different set of style rules. So, how to we move from one to the other effortlessly? At the Leekes Interior Design Studio,
Dawn Llewellyn-Jones (pictured) is used to styling homes in accordance with the seasons. “Clever design solutions and tricks of
the trade mean that your home can be transformed for the summer months – it’s all about layering and texture,” she says. “But summer is also an exciting time when the top brands in interior design launch their new collections and wow us with inspiring designs that will take our homes into design
splendour.” The new fabric and wallpaper ranges from
one of Leekes favourite brands at the Interior Design Studio, Osborne & Little, provides the perfect example of how opting for a range of fabrics and furnishings in your home can suit all your needs – it’s simply a matter of adding or taking away when the weather warms up, or turns cold. “We adore using classic neutrals that allow
us to create timeless interior design schemes,” Dawn explains. “But we’re also extremely excited by the
range of bright colours and elaborate print and pattern that we’re now seeing come through in top collections this season, such as those from Osborne & Little.” Highlighting the current interiors trend for
juxtaposing cooler greys and neutrals with acid brights, Dawn also explains how transferring this inspiration to the home is all about the individual.
For more information on your nearest Leekes store call 0845 050 8240 or log on to
www.leekes.co.uk
The new collection from
interiors brand, Osborne & Little, is right on trend in 2011 with a myriad of flock and geometric patterns brought to life with
contemporary colour combination
of a neutral palette pepped up with show stopping brights. Armchair upholstered in Balyan fabric, £35 per meter; blinds made up using
fabric from the Susa collection, £40 per metre
“Mixing strong colours with more muted
tones is big in interiors right now,” she says. “It means those of us that are less
confident about using such eye catching hues can create a sophisticated mix in our modern homes; while those with real enthusiasm can go all out.” Eye-popping colours can also be used in a
home all year round. “In the winter it’s easy to add that extra
depth of texture by adding fake fur throws and cushions which will always looks stunning against dazzling brights and intricate designs; then replacing heavier curtains with sheer fabrics at the windows and lighter silk cushions on chairs or sofas for a true spring/summer interior,” adds Dawn. “It’s almost like having a wardrobe for
all seasons, where you dip in and out of a collection of tried and tested favourites and I particularly love that time of year when I transform my home for a fresh start.”
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