rack into the kitchen. All the bathrooms were redesigned and feature coloured Corian
surfaces, contemporary sinks, walk-in showers and, in the master en-suite bathroom, a huge Jacuzzi bathtub. The stunning red and white master bedroom has a unique display wall/headboard, which includes niches in place of bedside tables. The couple embraced the design ideas, packed up their things and
moved out as the builders moved in. Seven months later it was all done, and it’s just absolutely fabulous!
Insight on interior design There is very little in modern interior design that is completely new. Most interior design styles and changes in fashion are amalgamations, adjust- ments and improvements on previous designs and trends. Today’s stream- lined contemporary look harks back to 1930s modernism combined with a dash of 1960s spirit. And, yes, today’s turquoise, yellow and pink toast- ers, kettles and lemon squeezers have the 1950s to thank for their design. No one should blatantly copy the work of others as this is an empty exercise, but rather mulch together sights and sounds from your environ- ment to create the style that suits you. Actively seek out inspiration from museums, stately homes, art galleries, show rooms, furniture catalogues, magazines, books, films, TV programmes and nature. Remember the colours, sounds and sights of your last holiday. Start a file in which you can put magazine cuttings. Take photos or buy postcards of places, buildings, furniture, beaches, sunsets… anything that inspires you. Carry a small notebook in which you can sketch ideas. Often the secret to why an architectural feature works is hidden in the
proportion of one part to another. Photographing or sketch-ing this accurately will be the only way of reproducing this later. The ancient Greeks were very keen on geometry and used it extensively in their build- ings. Try to analyse why a particular room or building looks and feels right to you. What are the proportions? Is it symmetrical or asymmetrical? Are there a lot of decorative features, or is it very plain? By finding answers to these questions, you are finding your own style. The more you explore and make a conscious note of the things that
inspire you, the more confident you will become with your own style preferences. Always stay open to new influences. Keep your eyes and ears open. Your interior design style is something that should grow as you grow. Your style is part of who you are. Why not make it part of your home environment?
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