The Resurgance of Parquetry

...Or maybe it never went away!? Well we have definitely seen the parquetry trend flourishing lately, and were excited to find a new supplier showcasing their parquet wares in Designmade this year!



If any of you have been watching The Block Glasshouse you will have noted the stunning herringbone parquet flooring from Renaissance Parquet that Dee and Darren laid throughout their apartment. Absolute proof that - if chosen carefully - it works just as well in a contemporary setting as it does in a traditional environment. Totally inspired! Now who's for parquet?

 

Wallpaper Wednesday: 'Jaipur' Collection by Zoffany

Take a look at the breathtaking collection of wallpapers from Zoffany called 'Jaipur'. Such a lovely blend of Indian imagery and inspiration with traditional undertones - at first glance it is a subtle blend of designs and patterns, then on closer inspection the intricate detail and careful colour combinations used prove to be brilliantly considered and make for a very refreshing direction to be seeing in today's wallpaper market.

Speak to us today for more information!

Feature Fabric Friday: Italian Gardens Collection

Fresh and new this month from Charles Parsons is the Italian Gardens Collection. It's a divine range of traditional prints for drapery and accessory use, with a great Sanderson like feel to it but without the price-tag, so a really affordable way to get a gorgeous, classic, long lasting botanical look for your character home.

See something you like? Speak to us today!

Wallpaper Wednesday: A Selvedged Fishing Village Scene

Katie - our fabulous CAD designer - is a busy bee this week re-designing a kitchen for a client of ours.
Their house was built in the early 1900's and still retains some of it's original character features, including a divine traditional fishing village scene wallpaper that has barely seen the light of day. We've used it as the basis point for the kitchen design, pulling from it sympathetic tones and textures so that the whole kitchen design flows perfectly. The plan is to use the wallpaper as a splash back along one wall of the kitchen counter, sealing it carefully beneath glass to keep it pristine for many more years to come!

The Traditional Kitchen - Plain English

These days it seems everyone is striving for slick, shiny, contemporary kitchens, so it's so refreshing to come across examples of beautifully designed and crafted kitchens in a more traditional style that work in effortlessly with modern day families.

We recently came across the work of UK company Plain English, and loved trawling through their online portfolio admiring the soft, subtle palettes of colour, carefully considered materials and the intricate detailing and hardware selections that absolutely turn ho hum kitchens into works of art.

All you period home owners out there - be inspired!

All images via Plain English

Over-sized Lampshade in 'Kismet'

We have recently had this over-sized conical lampshade made out of a gorgeous fabric called 'Kismet'. It's always good to mix things up with a bit more of a traditional look. This shade would look fantastic in a room with delicious raspberry, pink and olive tones. Yum yum!