Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, March 15th, 2UU1 i i Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified), wwweastlan^ ireonline.co.uk The decorating G-factor


DECORATORS probably spend hours poring over paint samples and dithering over details to create a home they imagine reflects their unique


t£s!Tit may come as a shock to realise a subtle outside ' ” the G


where people live — - (geographic) factor — has a far stronger effect on their decor than previously


realised. So those who decorate in .


the nude, love purple walls, or hanker for wallpaper with birds on can blame it on the area they come from, according to the results of a study by House Beautiful


magazine. Ailsa Macdonald, fea­


tures editor of the magazine which commissioned the


ired, from the left, Alex Green, Mrs


unting, Mr Green, aw, Coun. Holtom, ian Haworth, Mr and Mr Bunting. 0130301/1/23)


research for its April issue, says: "People in certain areas undoubtedly follow certain styles and colour


choices. "We all fondly imagine


th a t slaving over pattern books and samples gives us an individual interior look, but the reality is that we're probably creating a look shared by most of our neighbours.


"We were also surprised .


by the results showing that regional differences between areas in colour and choice of


ort which she attend- o members, Mrs I t ­


er and Mrs E. Airey, ed certificates for 50 membership of the WI, irthday greetings were ded to Mrs Rita For-


mbers were reminded of iffee day which will take next Thursday, and of roup meeting on April


(r", and the competition


the April meeting, guest :er will be Mr D. Carr on ■History of gold jew-


ie for a piece of old jew- WADDINGTON


ngs of praise uest speaker at ldington Methodist irch Network meeting Mrs Beverley Jones, of


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a Jacob's join tea. •W HALLEY


loral fantasy Guest speaker at the meet- g of Whalley Flower Club as Mrs Sheila Chadwick ho gave a demonstration ititled "Down Under:;. She mk her audience on a jour- •y round Australia through »r floral designs and exotic looms incorporating a oomerang, a precept coral, a ainted Aboriginal cloth and


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nt Chatbum School, on April L2th, where the fantastic flo- ■'il designer Mr Graeme Arm- trong will demonstrate his rt. Tickets for the evening re available from Mrs Jane Brown tel. 01200 441949, ut ^


The next meeting of will be , ,


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© % BWWBJS'S "We'd assumed th a t


greater public awareness and availability to trends and styles, cutting the length of time for fashions to reach all four corners of the UK, would lead to less marked distinctions, but


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they still exist. "For instance, you're like- most popuiar colours with


A 3-page feature on stylish living


are the least likely to deco­


ly to love William Morris waveS| pebbles and drift- designs if you live in Bury WQod> probably inspired by St Edmunds, but hate them the coastiine, favoured in if you're from Luton. People decorating schemes. in the South-West love pur Home0wners do not like pie, but Midlanders pref


fabrics with birds on them.


grAnd she reveals other Chenille is the most popular quirks: "One in 10 people m c


increasing in popular** ..n "People in the West i _ :_ 4-V.rv Woe


Country are the least likely to strip off when they deco­ rate, but love doing up their


kitchens." The following is a region­


al break down of the G-fac­ tor affects.


WALES Blue and white are the


Yorkshropirfwtoi«mtm ^ warm yellows are S S J S & S f t ! £ 5 = i


rQoms are green, The newest trend is mod­


ern metallic wallpapers. Sandy beiges and mid­ te rraco tta shades are


favoured for carpets. SOUTH-WEST


Purple is nearly six times


more popular here than any­ where else in the country. People in the South-West


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favourite colours inspired by the countryside and water. Newest trend is whites


and linen and the most dec­ orated room is the kitchen. West Country people love


paint effects, including painted furniture and


murals. The latest craze is a fea­


ture wall in a bold colour or wallcovering. The favourite


carpet colour is green, but


seagrass is also popular. MIDLANDS


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splash out on good-quality fittings and accessories. The look is lavish, with


lots of gold, marble bath­ rooms, paint effects and


stencilling. Green is the top colour


choice for the living room,


followed by blue and red. For carpets, toffee beige


and sandy cream are popu­ lar. EAST ANGLIA Britain's keenest and


most adventurous decora­ tors live here, savouring the country cottage look over minimalism. They love reds and greens. The new trend is lime,


lilac and silver for walls and accessories. The nation's biggest William Morris fans live in Bury St Edmunds. Elaborate


curtain


designs, especially florals, with swags and tails are a regional speciality. Most decorated rooms are


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