Interior design
Valtti Special in October's Home & Interiors Magazine
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Posted by Sana Hashmi at 00:00 AM in Interior design
We offer advice on everything from the use of Jewel tones to embracing the Cool Britannia trend.
Pure and Simple
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
Posted by Niki Fulton at 12:30 PM in Interior design
As we embrace a more sustainable life style, beautifully crafted, pared down designs with a nod to trusted classics are appearing before us.
Design Event North East
Wednesday, 06 October 2010
Posted by Niki Fulton at 14:30 PM in Interior design
It’s well worth having a look at the schedule of design events taking place around Newcastle later this month.
Nordic Creations
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
Posted by Niki Fulton at 15:30 PM in Interior design
If you are lucky enough to live in the North of England you will soon be able to absorb yourself in all things Nordic.
Textures
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
Posted by Niki Fulton at 16:00 PM in Interior design
Would you like a feature wall but not sure exactly what?
Mirror mirror
Thursday, 12 August 2010
Posted by Niki Fulton at 11:00 AM in Interior design
If you find yourself in Cheshire this summer, I would suggest you include a visit to Tatton Park
Light Sculptures
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
Posted by Niki Fulton at 17:40 PM in Interior design
From felt rocks to outdoor arctic snow rooms to sculptural buildings in Japan, there appears to be no limit to Molo Designs creativity.
Eco friendly wallpaper
Thursday, 17 June 2010
Posted at 00:00 AM in Interior design
An eco friendly wallpaper inspired by nature, designed and made in UK and available in a choice of soft grey or bold brights, sound good?
Felt Wall Panels
Wednesday, 09 June 2010
Posted by Niki Fulton at 14:30 PM in Interior design
If you are looking to add some texture to your room or soften the acoustics, I suggest you look at the work of Selina Rose.
Squint
Monday, 17 May 2010
Posted by Niki Fulton at 17:00 PM in Interior design
"Loud, bight and bolshie" are all words that have been used to describe Lisa Whatrouge's fascinating collection for London's leading furniture design group, Squint .
Grand Designs Live
Wednesday, 05 May 2010
Posted by Niki Fulton at 12:15 PM in Interior design
Interiors stylist Kate Baxter chose Valtti paint for her room set at Grand Designs Live.
An Interesting Corridor
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
Posted by Niki Fulton at 14:30 PM in Interior design
How do you improve a windowless corridor?
Ceilings don't Have to be White
Wednesday, 07 April 2010
Posted by Niki Fulton at 12:40 PM in Interior design
I am often asked whether ceilings should always be white.
Feature Wall with a Difference
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Posted by Niki Fulton at 15:14 PM in Interior design
So you would like to make an impact on a feature wall but you don't want a single colour and you haven't seen the right wallpaper?
The Importance of Texture
Thursday, 25 March 2010
Posted by Niki Fulton at 17:30 PM in Interior design
We all know how a good accessory can really lift an outfit, well the same is true with interiors.
Retro Pad
Thursday, 25 February 2010
Posted by Niki Fulton at 09:40 AM in Interior design
You are sitting (or perhaps sliding) on your Joe Colombo chair watching an episode of Patrick McGoohan's The Prisoner but there is an element missing from your retro dream.
Swedish Cool
Friday, 15 January 2010
Posted by Niki Fulton at 12:00 PM in Interior design
If you have been lucky enough to experience any of Shepherd's footwear, you will be delighted to know they have developed a selection of homeware products too!
Disco Chair
Thursday, 17 December 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 12:40 PM in Interior design
Party season is upon us and as we scrabble around looking for boxes of fairy lights in the attic, design studio Kiwi and Pom have developed what must be the ultimate in party lights!
Art of a Changing World
Friday, 11 December 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 11:45 AM in Interior design
As the world focuses its attention on the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, London is hosting an exhibition, Earth: Art of a Changing World at the Royal Academy of Arts.
East London Design Show
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 20:00 PM in Interior design
Looking for a unique or hand crafted object?
Unifying an Interior
Thursday, 19 November 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 13:00 PM in Interior design
You are looking for a colour to paint your room but don’t know where to start?
Essence of a Boat House
Tuesday, 03 November 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 10:10 AM in Interior design
One of the most enduring and classic colour combinations must be the Canadian Boat House theme of red, white & blue.
An Agnes Martin Sensation
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 19:00 PM in Interior design
Never have I been to an exhibition where the entire collection of work fuses together so well to create such a unique atmosphere as the Anges Martin exhibition currently on at the Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh.
Group Dynamics
Wednesday, 07 October 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 17:30 PM in Interior design
After looking at some exquisite yacht interiors in Boat International Magazine I felt a nautical theme coming on.
The Perfect Balance
Wednesday, 09 September 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 22:00 PM in Interior design
Did you spend the day juggling a multitude of tasks at work only to stumble home to find a whole lot more to do there? If so, read on!
The Colours of Collaboration
Wednesday, 26 August 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 10:10 AM in Interior design
Colour can do so much, change your mood, brand a product, and affiliate you to other people around the globe. Well if one colour can do that how about a whole spectrum!
Indoor Air Quality
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 09:20 AM in Interior design
I asked air quality expert, Leif Wirtanen, "What does indoor air quality mean and how do paints affect it?"
Modernity
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 14:00 PM in Interior design
When Elle Decoration listed their "Top 14 Design Shops in the World", they included Modernity , a vintage design gallery in Stockholm.
Inside a Mood Board
Wednesday, 20 May 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 10:56 AM in Interior design
Entering the hub of Amanda Rosa's office is like taking a walk around a giant mood board.
Stage Design
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 21:12 PM in Interior design
We are thrilled to have a special guest Graham Michael write about paint effects in the world of theatre set design.
Full Circle
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 11:27 AM in Interior design
Have you ever noticed the importance of the humble circle in design? From stone circles in neolithic times to Sir Terry Frost's "Orchard Tambourines" we seem to have an innate fascination for the shape. It's also the first shape a toddler will draw no matter what part of the world they come from.
Be Bold
Wednesday, 18 March 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 09:44 AM in Interior design
If you look at the new products emerging from leading furniture manufacturers such as Driade, Cappellini, Moroso, Artifort, Kartell they are all showing lots of pure white (which will be great used in interiors with a spike of strong colour) and lots of orange, fushia, lime . . .
Calling all split level, open plan, 1960 & 70's enthusiasts!
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 08:47 AM in Interior design
You have designed your home with Tracy Island / James Bond in mind but you cant find a telephone to compliment the scheme. Your interior is peppered with Castiglione's lamps (such as Arco - featured in Diamonds are Forever, The Italian Job etc), Eames chairs, Robin Day sofas. Fear not!
Maps in interiors
Monday, 16 March 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 14:11 PM in Interior design
I think its safe to say we all love maps. Is it the romanicism of mysterious and unfamiliar countries we like to gaze at on a map or is it just that we like to understand our global position in the scheme of things?
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