Decorating with Grey

Grey is definitely the on-trend neutral right now. We are seeing it pop up in design magazines, TV shows and more everywhere! It is a fabulously versatile tone that can be subtle, or bold. Many people feel grey is a cold tone that leaves a space feeling clinical and uninviting, but we have to disagree. Grey can be tinted to be a warm hue with a yellow or brown undertone, or it can be a cool hue with a blue or purple undertone. But whether you choose cool or warm, grey doesn't have to be cold.

We have selected a few examples from the web to show, how when done right, grey can be an amazing background, or even accent to your home.

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What do you think? Will grey be the new neutral in your home?

Bold Florals for Your Home

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We still have the Spring bug here at Wallstudio. We are loving bright colours and bold florals! Bold floral patterns, accessories, wallpaper etc are a great way to bring some live and vibrancy into your home. It is also a great way to add some striking colour to your interiors too. A great thing about bold florals is they aren't as feminine as soft, pretty florals and are a great alternative for the not-so-traditional home!

Here are some great examples we found of bold florals done right!

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Moody Interiors

We have noticed a trend in Interiors of late. There seems to be a shift towards a dark, moody style of decorating, moving away from the bright, white spaces that have been so dominant over recent years. While light-filled spaces will never be out of fashion, and we feel moody spaces will just be a trend that comes and eventually goes, it feels like quite a luxurious change that we are rather liking!

Dark, matte walls paired with deep chocolate or charcoal floors, mixed with metal and texture, then offset with a bold, bright colour seems to be the order of the day. The style has an opulence to it that seems to hush a room to subtleties in tone and texture that draws you in and invites you to snuggle down for a while.

Here are some examples of these dark, moody interiors we have discovered. What do you think? Will your home get a moody makeover?

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Pixelate Canvas Dining Room Inspiration

I [Amanda] absolutely love the new Pixelate canvas designs Janette has created. They are colourful, bold, fun and fresh. I felt inspired by the colours and the feel of this particular colour way and decided to make it the jumping-off point for creating an inspiration board for a vibrant dining room!

Taking my cue from the canvas, I have selected a mixture of objects that combine both formal and casual elements, a mixture of metals and a couple of shots of bright colour to bounce back the platte of the canvas.

I think the elements combine reinforce the idea of fun, bold and fresh and I know it is a space I would love to not only entertain in, but dine in every day!

1. Pixelate Canvas in Blue, Taupe and Pink | 2. Glass Jug Pendant | 3. Urban Dining Table | 4. Chair Chair with Cozy Cozy | 5. Watercolour Plate in Aqua | 6. Gold Glasses | 7. Gold Flatware/Cutlery | 8. Glassy Baby Candle Holders in Smooch and True Love

Pinterest Picks - Pretty in Pink

Here at Wallstudio we LOVE Pinterest, in fact you could go as far as to say we are a little obsessed! Today we thought we would share some of the fabulous things we found on Pinterest this week - all pretty in pink. We love them and we hope you do too!

Are you on Pinterest? Why don't you follow us @Wallstudioart!?

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Happy Pinning!

Low Hung Art

Generally we tend to hang our wall art at eye level, right? It makes sense and it just tends to be the way everyone does it. Of course, there is more than one way to do most things, and hanging art is no different.

Back in past eras whole walls were often filled with art from crown moulding to skirting boards and while I don't think this look will hit the main-stream again, many design conscious home owners are playing with the placement of their art. Today, let's look at low hung art.

Hanging art on the lower half of a wall adds interest and intrigue. It forces the viewers eye downward, which can change the perception of the room's dimensions, and it also draws in one's attention. It is a clever tool to use for directing the eye around a space and creating interesting points of refuge too.

So when thinking about hanging art in your space, why not consider placing it low on a wall, or even propping it up on the floor, for a unique and interesting display!?

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Decorating with Wallpaper

Decorating with wallpaper is well and truly back on trend! It is a fast way to add major personality, colour and pattern to any space. With papers available at almost every price point, wallpaper can be a save or splurge option depending on your budget.

We have teamed up some of our favourite Wallstudio canvas designs with fabulous wallpaper to inspire some decorating ideas for your own home!

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Art Deco Inspired Interiors

Art Deco style has had a major resurgence almost 100 years after it first came on the scene, as the design world embraces this sleek, graphic and geometric style thanks to the immanent debut of Baz Luhrmann's Gatsby movie. 

We are seeing touches of deco in fashion, hints of it in typography and pinches of it in interiors, and I [Amanda] couldn't be happier. Deco is one of my favourite styles and having so much reference to it around at the moment is making me smile.

Perhaps you love the style too and want to know ways in which you can combine it with contemporary interior design. Well, we have selected a few examples of spaces we feel combine the then and the now very well.

Art Deco style is moody and glamourous. It took its inspiration from the machines of the day; ocean liners, trains, aeroplanes, cars and their chrome finishes, speedy lines and geometric forms. It was a time of opulence and being showy with mirror and velvet and yet could be quite pared back and minimal too. It is a style that evokes emotion and creates amazing spaces to envelope yourself in! 

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5 Amazing Aussie Websites to Buy Goodies for Your Home!

Shopping online is becoming more and more a part of our lives. It is fun to browse the virtual shelves of stores you love at any time of day or night, in your PJs with a cup of tea! It is also super convenient to have your items delivered to your door! No slugging arm-loads of bags around!

Of course you could just buy your groceries or clothing online, but why not buy that perfect item for your home online too! There are a plethora of great online stores selling furniture, homewares and more, but here are 5 of our favourite Aussie online stores!

Hard To Find

Hard To Find is the perfect place to find unique gifts, but the site also carries a great range of items that I'm sure will look rather perfect in your home! Hard To Find also stocks Wallstudio products!

Brands Exclusive

This is a site you are sure to get an amazing deal on. Their Living section has big name brands heavily discounted for short periods of time. We have got some great bargains from this one!

Down That Little Lane

Down That Little Lane is a gem of a website. Full of gorgeous homewares, furniture, gifts and more. You might even find some of our Wallstudio items on these virtual shelves!

EziBuy

EziBuy is a veteran when it comes to online shopping. They have been a round for a long time, offer great quality products and great service. It is always worth checking out their clearance section too!

Temple & Webster

Temple & Webster is a gorgeous site with gorgeous goodies. The site hosts many short-term sales on great designer and unique products. Definitely worth checking this one out! Oh and there are Wallstudio items here too.

All of these sites also offer email sign-up so that you can be notified of their sales, deals and new items right in your inbox. Handy, if you don't want to miss a thing!

We haven't been asked to promote these sites, we just love them and wanted to share them with you as we are sure you will love them too!

Happy shopping!

Bring the Outdoors In This Winter with Indoor Plants and Terrariums

The weather is changing. The heat of Summer has faded and the cool weather is setting in. However, you can still keep the spirit of Summer alive in your home by surrounding yourself with colour and outdoor feel of indoor plants and terrariums. 

Like Macrame, terrariums conjure memories of times gone by, but have come back in a big way and are now spotted in some of the most stylish homes. Terrariums are little worlds of charm, nature and whimsy. Easy to care for and fun to create yourself [Check out Pinterest for some great tutorials], terrariums are a fantastic addition to any interior.

Indoor plants can be a little more tricky to care for, especially in the cooler months, but if you want a big statement in your home, nothing quite beats them. Whether they are small or large, a single pot or a whole cluster, indoor plants give a feeling of living among nature while still enjoying all the comforts of your home. Of course, paired with one of our oh-so-summery Welcome To The Tropics Canvases or Prints you truly can have Summer in your home all year 'round!!

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