( Nursery Mood board )

As you all know from my excitement in last weeks post, I am going to be an Uncle for the first time and I cant wait. Last week, I put together some inspiration to get me inspired as I will be designing my Niece / Nephew's Nursery. From the lovely images and some colours that myself and my Sister-in-law loved, here is the theme for the baby's nursery :) It's going to look gorgeous! Have a great weekend. 

Colour Palette and Mood board by me (Stuart Wilson)

Images via Pinterest

( It's All in the Detail )

As a designer, detail is the most important aspect in the design process. Detailing doesn't have to mean that every part of the designed interior needs to have wacky and intricate elements. A well detailed design can be something so subtle that it blends seamlessly into its form.
Below, I have collected a few images where I feel that this subtle principle works extremely well. It really is all in the detail.

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( Shine the Light on Sunday )

Good afternoon everyone. Today I just wanted to share a few lovely lights I have recently come across. As you all know by now, I have a huge love for brass, bronze and timber combos, so there is no surprise that quite a few on the lamps in todays post are exactly that, hehehe. The first one is my personal favourite at the moment and I'm desperate to use it in one of my up-coming projects... lets just hope my clients fall in love with it as much as I have. I hope you have all had a great weekend :)

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( A Great Look With Delft Tiles )

I first came across Dutch Delft Tiles whilst freelancing at a design company called Central Design Studio, working on an amazing restaurant called Union Jacks, Winchester, UK, owned by Jamie Oliver.

Hand painted Delft Tiles have been popular since the Sixteenth Century, and many of the designs offered today have changed little since then! Delftware, or Delft pottery, denotes blue and white pottery made in and around Delft in the Netherlands.

I just love this image above of an old dairy work room which shows Delft Tiles used to depict a classic dairy farming scene. Back in the 16th and 17th Century Delft tiles where used a lot in this format, to create beautiful hand painted scenes, often using the countryside as a main subject matter. 

Today these beautiful hand painted blue and white tiles are still used in a tradition way, such as country kitchens, bakery shops and fireplace surrounds. 

I personally would love to see more of these tiles used in a more contemporary surrounding to bring them into the 21st Century. I love how they have been used as a headboard in the first image... what a great idea :)

I have put together a 'Delft Look' Board, to show how to create a look for your kitchen. I have mixed the tiles with some traditional elements and relatively contemporary pieces to show you how great these can work with different design elements and materials. 

Products by: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Cushion (below).

Colour Palette by Me (Stuart Wilson)

A great Delft style cushion or two, would look great in a very clean-lined contemporary space. You can get these from House of Leisure.

First three images via: 1. 2. 3. 4.

( Gallery Wall Ideas )

Love how these thin picture frames are just sat comfortably on this concrete shelf at low level.

As most of you know, I have a huge passion for photography, but hardly ever display my work. 99.9% of my own photography is on my laptop, or on various photo-sharing web-sites! Well not any more... This weekend I am determined to buy some really lovely frames and create my very own and very personal Gallery Wall... Exciting :)
I have searched the Internet all week trying to get inspiration for my Gallery Wall, and what best way to hang my photos. This post is also a great opportunity to share my finding with you all.
By the way... Now that I have my inspiration... I don't know which style is my favourite! Please help me decide. Which one is your favourite?

Different frames, sizes and styles! Great balance :)

I really like the arrangement of these monochromatic frames :)

A three level shelving system crammed with frames...
Really like this organised randomness! 

Mixing it all up...
Frames on the shelf, some on the floor and some hanging! Very cool :)

Invisible shelf surrounding the room! 

Why not display other items... walls are not just for photos and art work!

Be creative... vintage items or collectible items... display them. Don't hide them! 

Display boxes / bespoke shelving unit!
I have loads of items and photos I'd show off on a shelf like this ;)

Get the biggest frame you can find and arrange those fantastic Instagram photos!
Be Proud of those snaps! 

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( Skinny, Brassy & Classy )

Brass Loving...

I can't get enough of Brass at the moment!!!! I just Love it! Used well, can really add great character and charm to your interior. Please see some great examples above where these classy / brassy items ooze charm, class, and sophistication :)

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( One Item, Two Looks: Danish Cool Vs. French Chic )

I really Love this bronze Standing Lamp with small leaf shaped table. What is you favourite look... Please let me know because I really can't decide! 

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Boards by me (Stuart Wilson)

The Lamp. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

( Interior Trends for 2013 )

What will this year bring in the design world? I think this year is going to be another cool year for great interior and furniture:

COLOURS:
Look out for some great mixture of strong colours working alongside some beautiful muted tones.
I am hoping colour is back on the key trend chart this year. I am confident that some of the great 1950's tone are making their way into 2013 with soft pink, mint green and baby grey/blue. These combined with deep peach and strong coral accents will truly awaken the senses.

MATERIALS:
I have always been a huge lover of Gold/Brass and Walnut, as most of you know, but this year I have a strong feeling that white Marbles with Golds and Brass will make a strong appearance in 2013. Marbles such as Carrera and Calacatta, with inlays of Gold or Brass... Yum :)

What do you think?

Images via:
1 -Colour palette by me (Stuart Wilson)
2 - Worlds Away
3 - Kelly Deck Design via Flutter Flutter
4 - Paper Mojo

( Christmas homes and decoration ideas )

I have put together a few homes that have been beautifully decorated for Christmas. These are some of my favourites which I feel bring a warm, colourful and cosy feeling this Christmas :)
So have a look below for some last minute decoration ideas for when the family come over on Christmas day.

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