Inspirations | Tord Boontje

Tord Boontje is one of the most recognisable brands when it comes to Interior Design. The Netherlands born designer began his design journey in 1991 studying at the Royal Collage of Art in London & has gone from strength to strength producing iconic collections such as Wednesday & Magnetic Fields. Boontje creates a variety of designs but is mostly recognised for his intricately designed laser cut lighting that displays the most fantastic shadows when switched on or dimmed.

Wednesday |
A collection based upon ordinary items embellished with extraordinary designs. Boontje features foxes, crows and rabbits upon items from this collection, this is mostly recognised through his wall hangings & lighting.

Magnetic Fields |
One of Boontje's latest collections is based highly on magnets & magnetic movements. This effect creates a futuristic, sci-fi atmosphere which is equally mirrored in the minimalist angled seating designs.

Shipwrecked |
The shipwrecked collection includes textiles, jewellery & lighting, all of which have been produced using natural materials. The natural materials & colour schemes have been used to create very organic shaped furniture, again conveying that 'shipwrecked' feeling.

Rough And Ready |
As the title suggests, this collection is a very urban & rural gathering of goods which reflect a salvaged atmosphere. Although this collection displays a level of incompleteness, it really makes a huge impact & would look great in an industrial setting.

Target |
A Christmas collection created in 2006. Boontje created 35 pieces for Target all of which displayed his highly recognisable style. He also designed the Point Of Sale displays which set the items off perfectly.

All images are referenced accordingly.

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Portfolio | Office Design Part 2 | Mood Board & Product List

Welcome to part two of my Office Design Portfolio post. Today I'll be showing you my a general Mood Board & Product List for an Office Design I created a few weeks ago.

Client | A small marketing business 
Brief | As the company is re-branding they need to redesign their office space to suit their new image.

Mood Board |

Product List |

1. Winsome Black Gloss Tall Table (£46.41)
2. Tema Home London Bookcase (£441.90)
3. Momento Filing Cabinet (£199.20)
4. Dams Luxor White Desk (£99.00)
5. Dulux Indian Ivy 2 Paint (£24.99 for 2.5l)
6. Dulux Rich Praline Paint (£24.99 for 2.5l)
7. Brushed Nickel Ceiling Light (£22.92)
8. Tived Table Lamp (£25.00)
9. Alphason Campbell Walnut Desk (£231.00)
10. Henriksdal Brown Chair (£80.00)
11. Henriksdal White Chair (£65.00)
12. Malbec Walnut Filing Cabinet (£243.60)

All mood boards have been created by myself using my own Hand Renders & Product Lists have been referenced accordingly.

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Inspirations | Design Bloggers At Home

I'm never normally influenced to purchase anything after watching adverts or youtube videos, but something extra special struck a chord with me a few weeks ago. During one of Zoellas' youtube hauls she confessed her love for Interior Design & mentioned a few books she had purchased on the subject, one being 'Design Bloggers At Home' - To me this seemed like the perfect read. I've forever been interested in Interior Design, holding a degree in the subject & continuously building my portfolio. But I've also been writing 'xclaireabella' for around 9 months now (a fashion & beauty based blog) so to me this book seemed perfect! I instantly scoured the internet for this devilish read & found it on Amazon priced at £13.59.

I was like a child at Christmas when it arrived, the packaging was ripped open straight away, a brew and buiscuts were prepared & I was snuggled up with it for the rest of the night. I don't think I've ever read a book so quick! I did manage to get throuugh Alexa Chungs' IT in less than a day, but this must have been a new record! I simply couldn't put it down. 

The book written by leading Interiors Journalist & stylist Ellie Tennant takes a delve into & explores 12 Interior Design bloggers homes. Not only is this book highly laidened with images from the bloggers homes (which are amazing) but it also contains a brief description into each bloggers life & how they have designed their homes to accomodate for this. They give both style & blogging tips which are really helpful and really makes you feel you can create a home as beautiful as their own. Each Blogger has a large 10 page spread in the book, displaying blog links and with each image being referenced aproapriately if you wish to do any more research. 

The book finishes with a 'How to start your own blog'  chapter, full of inspirational quotes from the bloggers involved which proove really helpful & have in turn has filled me with inspiration to take out my laptop & put my passions int words as part of 'Claire McPartland Interiors'.

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Portfolio | Office Design Part 1 | Hand & CAD Renders

Welcome to the second of my Portfolio posts, Ill be publishing these on a regular basis so you can can get an insight into the work I can produce as well as allowing you to come with me on my career journey. Today I'll be showing you my Hand & CAD Renders for an Office Design I produced a few weeks ago.

Client | A small marketing business 
Brief | As the company is re-branding they need to redesign their office space to suit their new image.

Hand Renders |

CAD Renders |

All perspective Hand Renders have been completed by myself using architectural pencils & Letraset Pro-Marker pens, these photos are unedited. The CAD Drawings included for the client have been produced using Google Sketchup applying my own measurements & skills for completion.

Office  Design Part 2 will include a general mood board & a product list picked out for the client.

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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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Portfolio | Ground Floor Flat Design Part 2 | Mood Board & Product List

Welcome to part two of my first Portfolio post, Ill be publishing these on a regular basis so you can can get an insight into the work I can produce as well as allowing you to come with me on my career journey. Today I'll be showing you my Mood Boards & Product Lists for a Ground Floor Flat Design I produced earlier in the year.

Client | Young working couple in their twenties.
Brief | A complete renovation of this new build & blank canvas Ground floor flat. 

Mood Boards |

Product Lists |

Lounge |
1. Casa Bella Furniture - Satara Dark Mango TV Cabinet (£221.84)
2. Trade Blinds - Harvard Roller Blind (From £34.62)
3. Casa Bella Furniture - Satara Dark Mango Bookcase (£229.99)
4. Wickes - Stranded Bamboo Solid Wood Flooring (£26.39 per square meter)
5. DFS - Wentwood Footstool (£199.00)
6. Debenhams - Jasper Conran Mauve Pillow (£30.00)
7. Lighting Direct - Green Tube Table Lamp (£16.31)
8. Wall Paper Direct - Addison Stripe (£35.00 per roll)
9. John Lewis - Chocolate Rug (£250.00)
10. Casa Bella Furniture - Satara Dark Mango Mirror (£99.99)
11. DFS - Wentwood Four Seater Sofa (£699.00)
12. Lighting Direct - Green Tube Ceiling Light (£123.84)

Kitchen |
1. DIY Kitchens - Altino Violet
2. Dulux - Kiwi Crush Endurance (£26.49)
3. Ebay - Cook In Colour Storage Containers (£26.45)
4. Argos - Colour Match Dinner Set (£17.99)
5. Very - Delonghi Vintage Icona Coffee Machine (£189.99)
6. Roller Blinds Direct - Touched By Design Chocolate Brown Roller (£34.16)
7. B&Q - Tumbled Beige Wall & Floor Tile (£44.64 - 0.9sqm)
8. Deluexe Kitchens - Bowden Sage Gloss

Bedroom |
1. Marks & Spencer - Harrison Striped Duvet (£49.50)
2. Trade Blinds - Harvard Roller Blind (From £34.62)
3. Casa Bella Furniture - Satara Dark Mango Trio Of Tables (£161.99)
4. Homebase - Inspire Three Tier Lampshade (£19.99)
5. Not On The Highstreet - Quilted Cushions (£41.98)
6. Dunelm Mill - Mauve Chenille Throw (£17.99)
7. Wall Paper Direct - Addison (£35.00)
8. Wall Paper Direct - Tented Stripe (£60.00)
9. Latest Fly - Contrast Shade Lamp (£60.97)
10. Bed Star - Jullien Bowen Vienna (£169.00)

All mood boards have been created by myself using my own Hand Renders & Product Lists have been referenced accordingly.

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