Showcase other elementsThe walnut veneer on these kitchen cabinets is a striking feature in the room. In order to appreciate its beautiful grain, the rest of the space needed to be kept simple. A wall of soft marble with two simple rows of shelving is perfect for complementing the base units without fighting with them. By taking the shelves along the whole length of worktops, the designers have provided plenty of extra storage space for the owners to put cookware, glassware and ornaments.Discover bare wood kitchens to covet
The walls were painted in a striking dark blue, creating a dramatic backdrop for the inherited furniture, which has been reupholstered in sumptuous jewel colours. There’s lots of artwork throughout the house. “The owners have an extensive art collection, which they wanted to display and enjoy in spaces that complemented and enhanced the work,” Nicholls says. Walls painted in Juniper Ash, Little Greene. Bespoke cushion made from fabric by GP&J Baker. IC T1 table lamp, Flos.
A smooth orange velvet sofa in the living room offers more than a passing nod to the 1970s but the modern shape brings it firmly up to date. 1970s revival is a key trend to look out for as you tour the house; ‘velvet sofas’, ‘brass’ and ‘houseplants’ were search terms that spiked in popularity on Houzz in 2017, and all have their roots in this bold decade.Wall paint, Cobalt Night, Dulux. Ultimate two gang socket, in gloss black, Schneider Electric.
Line a shelfA linear plate-hanging pattern is a neat way to draw the eye along a wall (which can make a room seem longer or wider), but an even better idea than hanging them is to paint a long shelf the same colour as the wall behind and stand plates – and other pretty finds – along its length. That way, you can swap things in and out as you find them.Get more plate décor inspiration in the Houzz photo stream
Narrow the gapCupboards and shelves don’t have to be deep to work as useful storage. In this bedroom, there was only a small niche below the window for an extra item of furniture, so Celine Erlam of Indie & Co built a shallow cupboard and shelf unit that fits neatly into the space and provides a handy spot to stash clutter. It’s a great lesson in making the most of the space you have.Tour this fabulous flat with a chic monochrome look
Exaggerate ceiling heightWant your bedroom to feel bigger? Panelling can achieve this with two easy tricks: first, fit vertical panels to draw the eye upwards; next, stop the panelling about two thirds of the way up the wall. Painting the walls and panels in one colour will look smart and streamlined, but to further stretch the space, paint the wall above the panelling in a lighter shade.Browse more wall panelling ideas in the Houzz photo stream
The kitchen gets a lot of natural light, and white cabinetry and quartz worktops further brighten the space. To minimize reflection and add contrast, Montgomery chose muted metals, such as brass and iron. “Being careful with finishes is really important,” she says. One tip she suggests is trying to match hardware to either the tap or lighting for best results. The bar stools have brass feet, tying in the same tones. The island – outfitted for the big family of six – has a barnlike ‘X’ at the end.Worktops, Pental. Bar stools, Pier 1 Imports.Planning a kitchen island? Here are 10 decisions you need to make
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