Showing posts with label Modern. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Modern. Show all posts

Wednesday, 13 February 2013

Art in the Kitchen


The kitchen isn't the first place most people think to put art, but as the kitchen is sure to be the heart of your home, why not try something new and add interest, personality and something unexpected by added a gorgeous piece of art to your kitchen walls?!

Art in the kitchen can work with many different styles of decorating - everything from super modern and sleek to ornate and traditional. Of course matching the subject, style and frames to the decor of your kitchen always works, but you can also mix and match styles for something unexpected!

Here are some wonderful examples of art in the kitchen we hope inspire you!





They're amazing aren't they?!

The range at Wallstudio offers some great options that would look just as dramatic and incredible on the walls of your kitchen. The echo reduction option could also help quieten the noise of all those pots and pans, so keep that in mind too!

Do you have art in your kitchen?

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Wednesday, 6 February 2013

Decorating with Emerald - Pantone's Colour of 2013


Pantone is THE authority on colour. The Pantone System is the standardised colour mixing system across the globe whether it be for print, interiors or fashion. Each year Pantone choose a colour they feel will be big for that year. For 2013 they have chosen Emerald Green.

Lively. Radiant. Lush… Emerald is a colour of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony. It is the perfect colour for many different styles of decorating, from classic country manor to bold decorative mod style, Emerald is relevant to these and everything in between!


For a classic style, combine classic furniture, perhaps like this stunning emerald sofa, with rich colours such as other gem tones such as ruby, sapphire, topaz and onyx and a splash or bronze, copper or platinum. Mix it up with an unexpected contemporary art piece like wallstudio's Line Dye canvas in Teal. While not specifically emerald green, this canvass will tie in beautifully with the rich blue/green hues.




Think a little bit Hollywood, a little bit Manhattan chic Mad Men style for this sophisticated look. Lots of white and glass and metal tones with splashes of emerald and pops of pink. Pink and green are great friends after all! Our Pink Cockatoo canvas is the perfect addition to this scheme with it's minimal styling and unexpected mid-century, almost pop style design. 




A rich, moody space can be created by using emerald en masse and pairing it with black and navy and a little white to break up the dark tones. Add in bold pattern like the Candy Stripes canvas in Navy and a little sparkle and you have a room that will feel cosy, enveloping and daring all at once! 

Enhance your sense of well-being at home by rejuvenating the interior with Emerald paint, accents and accessories. This jewel-like hue will create a luxurious feel in an entryway, powder room, dining room or study, and bring life to a living room as an accent wall. Add a splash of color to the kitchen and dining room areas with Emerald dinnerware, stemware and appliances.

[Information Source: Pantone | Image Sources: Classic - Pantone, Sophisticated - Sally Wheat Interiors, Moody - Inthralld]