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Mood boards are collections of things that inspire you…and as such crucial!!! If an image, colour, fabric, shape or texture grabs the attention of the right hand side of your brain… don’t put it in a drawer! Nurture it… add to it. Put in a drawer and your right side will never think of it again, and the left side will ignore it or file it further away. If you don’t like a loose relaxed look…. give it some order, place it inside a frame or on a straight line. You’ll find it automatically colour co-ordinates itself anyway. However you do it… do it. For without inspiration, ideas and dreams, our homes and ourselves stagnate and wither.
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It’s very easy for a home office to be an array of uninteresting black and white … fight against this! Think brightly coloured art that draws the eye up and away from the desk mess.
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Or play with your furniture… a desk chair in a vibrant colour changes the look immediately… and opens up the opportunity for other colours to be introduced.
btw… how fab is that pink pig??
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Even your very practical storage pieces can be focal pieces with some well chosen colour.
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Loving the red trim and multi coloured labels on this bureau!
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While full bookshelves can be given new life with coloured folders
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Then you can have a purely aesthetic colour injection like these great letters.
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Or.. my personal favourite… bombard your space with colour!
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Finally, flowers aren’t only for the front hall or dining table. Bring in some fresh bunches of loveliness to brighten up your work space.
Very happy to say we are now stocking the gorgeous Mrs Darcy cushions…
They’re a magic mix of stunning statement, and perfect linking designs.
Fall in love with your sofa all over again with a fresh injection of patterns and colour!
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Wandering through Myers today I cam across the latest Jane Lamerton bedlinen design, Indigo. And I’m loving it…
The duvet set is only $219.95 for a King size cover and two pillow cases which for a lovely design like this is pretty reasonable. But it’s the gorgeous Suzani style euros ( $39.95 each) that make the look.
Suzani designs are hot right now… but generally with loads of colour in sweet, kind of naieve palettes. Typically Jane takes the look and refines it by using a monochromatic palette, and the result is really elegant.
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If you want to keep the simple and elegant look, this is great… as it makes a fab statement on its own. But it will also play amazingly with loads of other colours and patterns if it’s an eclectic look you’re after.
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For those contemplating a bathroom or kitchen update…have a think about decorative tiles. White is handy…but boring. Find tiles that you love…and make the space yours, not anyone’s. Don’t be scared about “matching”…matching is probably the worst thing you could do for any room. Instead surround yourself with pieces and designs that you love…and it will always look amazing.
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Yummmmm
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LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
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And these!
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If you’re too nervous to commit to a full pattern then consider sweet cameos. Just a couple of hand painted tiles like the gorgeous Marie Antoinette tile above or the sweet floral ones below will add so much to an all white or all neutral wet area.
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Don’t forget to check out our online store and our new range of fab statement furniture!
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Such a well named business!
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This is a bit of a tease for Aussie followers I’m afraid, with The Divine Chair being based in the States… but the “bold and bodacious” designs of owner Kitty McBride are inspirational for anyone out there on the hunt for the perfect chair.
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With a talented designer eye, Kitty pairs vintage chairs with stunning fabric creating one of a kind art works.
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I love that beautiful, or quirky, but dated pieces of furniture are given a whole new lease on life. These dusty antiques have been funked up to shine in any contemporary setting…and it’s been done with style, respect for the original piece and a sense of fun.
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Like me, Kitty names all her pieces … which I also love.
If you’re thinking of indulging in a bit of upholstery..or just want to be wowed…check out www.thedivinechair.com
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Lamps are one of the most important elements in your home. And not just as light sources! Floor lamps are the perfect decorative element for an empty or dull spot and table lamps take up a large amount of visual space whether they’re on or off. So a lamp purchase is one to be considered carefully. Never just buy a lamp because one is needed. That’s how you end up with boring lamps that you can’t in a good, green conscience chuck. Consider the space it’s going to be in, and make a confident choice…you will never regret the purchase of a gorgeous statement lamp…but you’ll almost immediately regret buying a boring one.
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This year we’re all having a love affair with colour, and the addition of a bright and beautiful lamp base is a great way of injecting colour into a neutral space. Some images to inspire…
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Check out www.iwanthomewares.com.au for this stunning, one off table lamp and gorgeous shade.
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For an on-line or at- home styling consultation email me at ria@iwantiwantiwant.com.au
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Formal dining rooms are a thing of the past…but we still need some designated area for eating. The problem is, now that dining areas are integrated into the kitchen/living areas, often not quite enough space is allocated. If, like half Australia’s population, you’ve got a small dining area, hopefully this post will give you some good ideas to turn that pokey space into a great space to eat and entertain.
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Built-in bench seats like this are very effective for maximising floor space. Fantastic solution in a galley style kitchen .
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A built in bench seat doesn’t have to stay in the kitchen…they work brilliantly in lounge/dining areas too. I love the mix of bench and chairs…so cool and informal.
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And nor do they actually have to be benches… Loving these old diner booths and table.
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And while we’re exploring alternative seating options… This is clever. Two x two seater couches…now that’s a grown up dinner party. Or a comfy one at least.
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Of course, bench seats that aren’t built in are also excellent for small spaces. Not only have you lessened the number of chair legs (my pet hate), you can still have them hard up against the wall, and they can slide underneath your table and be entirely out of the way when not needed.
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Combos of seating can look fab, just don’t have too much action going on with them at eye height.
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Stools and benches add loads of interest, but take no space at eye level.
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Rugs play an important role in small areas. They help delineate the area, and unify the pieces within it. Particularly fond of a hide under a dining table…
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This may look great, but take my word for it … shag should be nowhere near your dining room. That rug is on its way to becoming a petrie dish.
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And finally, colour – when used well – does amazing things for small spaces.
Hope you got some inspiration!
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Ria FitzGerald has worked as an interior stylist in Melbournes inner east for the past twelve years.
Now based on the Bellarine Peninsula, Ria continues to offer in-home styling consultations for both the visual and the practical elements of your home, renovation and colour consulting and event styling.
Rias work can be seen featured regularly in Home Beautiful Magazine.
\"The I want I want I want! blog is a weekday (ish!) update with reviews of the best online homewares shopping, styling tips, peeks into my favorite homes and commentary on design, interiors and art.
Hopefully you will find new products, designs and ideas to inspire you to make your home the most fabulous place it can be!\" Ria x
