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Last week I headed off to Interiors 2012 – a large trade show held in Birmingham every year. There are tons of suppliers there, all showcasing their new products and current ranges, so it’s always good to see what will be filtering through in to the retailers and magazines later on this year, and what lovely products I can use in my designs too!
With many suppliers displaying some fabulous products, that are set to be big is 2012, so here’s my take, from that show, on the trends that are due to be big:
I was thrilled to be contacted by Lu Jeffrey to have my flat photographed for Style at Home Magazine!
Handing over the design of your home and the project management of the works can seem a bit daunting. It’s easy for me to tell you how everything will work and how you can just relax while it’s all taking care of but at the end of the day, we are designing and working on your home, and we’re very mindful of that!
So I thought I’d ask one of our previous clients how the process was for them. I worked with Ann and Trevor on the renovation of 3 of their rooms (you can read a little more on the project page here…). It was a huge renovation project and so heres how they felt during the project and why they sought the help of an interior designer:
It was fantastic to work with a Leeds based photography company, and one of their clients (a large carpet manufacturer) to design and style some rooms around their luxury carpet range. The images were used in the new promotional brochure and on the folders used by carpet retailers. All the finished images are here so you can see them as well.
I love when my suppliers bring out new collections. It’s like Christmas when you can start seeing all the amazing fabrics and wallpapers that are coming out, and hope that a client comes along soon that they will be right for! So exciting!
So I opened the September news from Harlequin about their new Kallianthi range and thought ‘Oooooo!’. Bright colours, modern patterns, something a little bit different and some fantastic designs. And it looks a bit familiar. Like the Clarissa Hulse wallpaper I had in my bedroom. Then lo and behold, it turns out this is the Clarissa Hulse for Harlequin Collection.
Found everything you want for the home and all ordered? Woo hoo! Now then, how to coordinate the deliveries so that everything arrives on the same day and you don’t have to sit in the house for ages waiting for them to turn up in your allocated delivery slot. It’s not like these guys can leave a card saying they’ve left your sofa with the house three doors down…
There’s often times when I work on schemes and clients have items of furniture that they don’t want to get rid of, but won’t go with the scheme that they want. So I suggest we upcycle! It’s a bit of a trend at the moment and involves taking current, or reclaimed, furniture and giving it a new lease of life.
Our views on new supplier launches and all things interior design
Pictures and articles of us being a tinsy bit famous
@furthernorth definitely the lampshades! love the personal touch behind the bar with the tankers too!! :)
@LauraWelli love it! I want one too...
my best bits from @interiors__UK last week! http://t.co/uEbZRJm3 #interiordesign #leeds
@thesocbiz would be really interested to work with you on this - sounds fantastic - just booked myself on!
Furnished by Anna is owned by Anna Ward, who set up the company to offer affordable interior design, without scrimping on the wow factor!
