07.03.2011
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A successful interior is one that comfortably blends the twenty-first century with a sensitivity for the period style, without descending into period pastiche.It is very rare to find a period home that does not retain at least some of the original detail and features of the era.
So where can you start? Firstly I would suggest to start by keeping the architectural ‘bare bones’ of the house such as ceiling height, cornicing, original flooring and fireplaces for example.
If your house is a listed property there are various restrictions on what you can and cannot do, so best to contact your local planning authority before making any plans.
I have found that the most important “friend” for an interior designer is the architectural salvage yard where you can search out missing door knobs, radiators, stonework etc. and even add your own architectural features in the period style.
These details are key to retaining that period feel and atmosphere we all love. Check the directory on www.salvo.co.uk for salvage yards near you.
Picture right: Andy Marshall for Masco Walcot
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28.02.2011
Maison et Objet 2011 – Ooh là là!!! - from our guest blogger interior designer, Mary Middleton
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If you love design or you have a home or a business to renovate, you’ll love Maison et Objet.
The bi-annual design show set in Paris’ Parc des Expositions is design candy heaven and every year thousands of new lines and collections are launched from the eight huge halls of the Villepinte exhibition centre. Maison et Objet is a trade only event with many retailers, architects and Interior Designers attending.
The show brings together fantastic design from all over the world, although there is an emphasis on European designs and is notably high in French brands and designers. The venue is enormous and can take a while to get to grips with, as it showcases everything from luxury furniture, tableware, the newest fabrics and wallpapers to Christmas decorations.
Once ensconced though (and probably with aching feet) you will find something for everyone, whatever your style preference.
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28.02.2011
The latest in interior surfaces and materials
The Surface Design Show at the Business Design Centre in Islington is an annual event I attend. Not a public event but it targets architects, interior designers and anyone in the built environment who has an interest or specifies materials for surfaces.
By surfaces I mean wall treatments such as wallpaper for example or even glass, flooring for offices, residential homes or for retail, solid surfaces such as tiles, concrete and resin as well as textiles. An important element of Interior Design, surfaces are re-worked in a myriad of ways and I go to these shows to see new materials and how they can be applied in my client’s projects.
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