Finishing Touches | French Boudoir

French Interiors always strike me as the most luxurious - They ooze glamour, sophistication & are instantly recognisable. It's becoming easier and easier to recreate this look with there being so many replica pieces available, making a much cheaper alternative to compete with what I would call 'the real deal'.

To create your French Boudoir you need a neutral colour base. Beiges, mushrooms, taupes & pastel blues are all colours that work brilliantly especially with additions of metalic tones to add that extra bit of luxury. Furniture is predominantly vintage influenced, white washed wood makes for a dramatic impact however pastel coloured woods will work just as well as long as they have that 'shabby chic' vibe to them. To tie everything in together it would be useful to bring in gold fabrics, wether it be with bed linen, throws or cushions - Selecting these in a baroque or toulle de jouy print works brilliantly. 

1. La Rochelle Antique French Bed (£649.99)

2. Gold Lace Cushion (£19.99)

3. Hand Carved Double Armoire (£689.00)

4. Glass Floor Lamp (£59.99)

5. Chateau Bedside Table (£186.00)

6. French Storage Jars (£75.00)

7. Taupe Rug (£23.00)

8. Cream Mannequin (£59.95)

9. Aquilla Gold Draft Excluder (£39.95)

10. Gold Velvet Panel Bed Linen (£35.00)

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Finishing Touches | Rustic Living

Rustic Interiors predominantly seem to make more of an appearance on the high street around this time of year. It seems to fit so perfectly with everything Autumn brings such as the desire to wrap up warm & drink cocoa in front of the log fire. 

The key to this style is looking back at nature, incorporating untreated woods, cosy materials & an organic colour scheme. Exposing ceiling beams works superbly with this trend & makes a significant impact to the interior space. Furniture tends to have a more 'back to basics' look with raw natural woods & wrought iron detailing. This can also be mirrored in light fittings, door handles & other accessories to tie everything in together. This look is heavily textured with an abundance of throws, cushions & rugs to give an intimate cosy appearance - Perfect for this time of year.

Below are my top 10 finishing touches to create a Rustic inspired interior.

1. Decorative Stags Head (£12.00)
2. Bege Knitted Throw (£25.00)
3. Bronze Glass Leaf (£6.99)
4. Sherlock Patterned Chair (£450.00)
5. Wentworth Patterned Sofa (£925.00)
6. Downbridge Arc Floor Lamp (£217.82)
7. Wooden Lantern (£27.99)
8. Driftwood Coffee Table (£882.00)
9. Espresso Cosy Rug (£170.00)
10. Rustic Oak Fireplace Surround (£347.00)

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Finishing Touches | Morocco

Welcome to the first of my Finishing Touches posts, I'll be publishing these on a regular basis as I think they're a really good visual when deciding on a theme for your Interior. Today we'll be looking at Morocco, not going unfortunately, but bringing Moroccan inspired accessories to your home is (sort of) the next best thing.

Moroccan Interiors seem to be becoming more and more popular with many of the high street home stores stocking items reflecting the easily recognisable trend. 

Traditionally Moroccan Interiors have profoundly neutral white wash bases with a high impact injection of heavily patterned floor or wall tiles. Intricate furniture is in abundance and often covered with warm coloured eastern fabrics to attract the eye. The fabrics used in Moroccan Interiors usually have a patterned inner surrounded by a tasseled outer, again adding to interest & texture. However the trend is majorly maintained through accessories, detailed wrought iron lighting & mirrored mosaic decorations tie everything in perfectly.

Below are my top 10 Finishing Touches to recreate a Moroccan inspired Interior.

1. Bronze Medium Lantern (£15.00) 
2. Chocolate Foot Stool (£39.99)
3. Decorative Mosaic Ball (£1.99)
4. Decorative Sitting Buddha (£7.99)
5. Large Square Mirror (£29.99)
6. Elizabeth Hurley Lamara Duvet Set (£56.95)
7. Antique Gold La Perla Cushion (£15.00)
8. Burnt Orange Throw (£120.00)
9. Bronze Floor Lamp (£69.99)
10. Ornate Pendant Lamp (£24.99)

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