Project time
My fabulous performer friend Simon entertained 25 kids at my son’s birthday party in return for some interior design help.* He has a lovely flat in North London, already renovated but in need of uplift. He’s asked for Pop-inspired colour blocking in the all-white kitchen; antlers, some wallpaper, new sofas and a new finish on the floorboards in the living room; and I’ve suggested adding a storage element in the tight entrance area to hide keys and crap. We’re at that exciting bit of looking at pictures before we have to get real and talk budgets. I’ve taken some leads from his current belongings (he has a pink Smeg) and started a mood board. Want to see a few of the inspirational pics so far?
1. Ideas for colour blocking.
2. Ideas for black gloss flooring (see also yellow armchairs).
3. Ideas for colour combos – maybe for the blocking. I want these chairs.
4. Ideas for sofas.
5. Antlers. Also, Simon has a piano that I’m excited about making a feature of. AKA putting pretty crap on top of.
I’m waiting for his feedback. Feel free to weigh in, meantime.
*He may have been shortchanged.
Fab boards, great ideas. I love the black gloss floor, not something I could do in my own home, but in a large space with high ceilings and stark white walls it looks so stylish and chic and sets up a perfect blank canvas for feature furniture. Adding pops of colour into a neutral room scheme with furniture and accessories rather than paint can create a really interesting, vibrant room, using the furniture to pull the scheme together, rather than having bright walls and not knowing how to furnish it?
I definitely don’t think your friend has been short hanged! It all looks fabulous! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Aw thank you, that’s encouraging. x
antlers are a must at the moment! comments re the blocking. I particularly the green(s) sofa and when the blocks are not too dissimilar however not so keen on the door frames in contrasting colours…each to their own i guess.
Nathalie
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Yes also I think a lot to do with the colours used on those doors. Have seen the less blinding version of this and it can be nice. Thanks for the input. x
Nothing like a good project, this looks really exciting! Look fwd to seeing the end result
I can’t wait to see the end result…already looks amazing!
Brilliant boards, love the pink, into pink at the moment, my hall, stairs & landing are pink & positively glow. The cabinet you bought is beautiful too… Don’t change it!!
Me too – the house is full of faded pink. And no, I won’t change the cabinet. I cleaned it, and now it’s perfect. I’ve got some amazing metalic wallpaper I might hang it against… x
I love the yellow retro morden chairs, very colourful yet subtle in design and size. Painting a door and frame a strong colour is a fantastic idea both in cost and immediate change. I am interested in the floor decision. Keep us updated. Love mood boards.
Hi – there are lots of antlers in Homesense (TK Maxx) at the mo