Laundry

Hard working laundry rooms and useful utility items can be both practical and beautiful. Simple, natural elements such as wood and linen combine well with metal and stone. Re-purposed stainless steel bakers racks and enamelled industrial lighting compliment traditional wicker baskets and deep farmhouse sinks. Simple, well chosen elements create a functional room that helps cure those wash days blues! Here are a few of my favourite finds.

Above image: ash towel rack from deVol Kitchens

Above image: ash and jute laundry maid from deVol Kitchens

Above images: 1.vintage basket to use for laundry by Lillian August Designs 1st Dibs 2.clothes peg bag made from vintage linen by Aina's Charme 3.vintage grain sack for storing laundry by The Textile Trunk (loodylady Ebay)4.fabric for pretty laundry room curtains and blinds "Reef" 100% cotton in colour way Surf by Clarke and Clarke 

Above image: laundry room by Plain English

Above image: laundry room idea from House to Home

Above images: 1.utility room by Plain English 2.fabric "Gracie" 100% cotton in Blue by Clarke and Clarke 3.laundry basket with natural linen lining from Baileys Home & Garden 4.laundry bag from Not on the High Street  5.fabric for pretty laundry room curtains and blinds "Reef" 100% cotton in colour way Surf by Clarke and Clarke  6.the wonderful laundry room from the fabulous blog Emilia's New Moon

 Above image:Teresa Green ironing board cover originally from Selvege Dry Goods 

Above image: fabulous laundry of a house in Kent featured by Light Locations - film and photographic locations agency

Above images: 1.Fog Linen Works apron at Milk & Paper 2.clothes peg bag made from vintage linen by Aina's Charme 3.catering bins re-purposed in Martha Stewart's utility room 4.ironing board and cover at Garden Trading

Above image:  Cabbages & Roses

Above image: cedar radiator drying rack by deVol Kitchens

Above image: cedar radiator drying rack by deVol Kitchens

Above image: fabrics and cushions from Cabbages & Roses

Above image: washing powder box from Cox & Cox

Above image: fabulous utility room of a divine house in Oxfordshire featured by Light Locations - film and photographic locations agency

Above image: vintage inspired linen fabric by Peony & Sage

Just add fresh air!

For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. The colour swatches featured are my suggestions for accent shades and do not relate to specific paints unless otherwise stated, but I'm sure your favourite paint companies would be happy to suggest matches!

With warmest wishes

 

Rustic White

Rustic white interiors, breezy, relaxed and inviting; combining brocante finds with a contemporary pared-down look. Soft rustic textures with pretty faded florals, washed vintage linens and crisp white cottons. Wood adds warmth, be it natural or painted and rural industrial elements contrast perfectly with the softness of cottage fabrics. The finished look is fresh, practical and very, very comfortable.

Above image: Gorgeous bags and accessories made from vintage fabrics by Ana & Cuca

Above image: Divine home and photography of Lara Sheleheda of Air-kissed

Above image: House to Home online magazine photographer Tom Scott

Above images: 1.Film & photography location the gorgeous Camber Sands Cabin at Beach Studios 2.Vintage kitchen items by Hvitur Lakkris 3.Fabric - "Deckchair Stripe" in Swedish Gray by Peony & Sage 4.& 6.Fabulous French baskets and twine from interior shop Julias Vita Drommar 5.Fabric - "Violet" on oyster linen by Bennison Fabrics

Above image: the divine styling from Susanne's blog Den Gamla Skolan

Above image: Film & photography location the gorgeous Openview Barn at Foster House

Above image: Film & photography location the gorgeous Openview Barn at Foster House

Above image: Stylist Louise Rastall

Above image scanned from book: "Junk Style" by Melanie Molesworth

Above image: divine table linens by Cote Bastide

Above images: 1.& 3.Parcel labels and pretty linens from interior shop Julias Vita Dromma 2.Fabric "Faded Floral" on oyster linen by Bennison Fabrics 4.Photograph "Upsidedown Town" by Sara Cantrell 5.Fabric "Wreath" charcoal by Peony & Sage

Above image:lovely vintage kitchen finds of Hvitur Lakkris 

Above image: gorgeous "Natural Hatley" linen in raspberry by Cabbages & Roses

Above image scanned from book: "Junk Style" by Melanie Molesworth

Above image: Film & photography location the gorgeous Openview Barn at Foster House

Above image: Film & photography location the gorgeous Openview Barn at Foster House

Above image: the gorgeous kitchen of the lovely Kjerstis from the blog Kjerstis Lykke

Above images: 1.Gorgeous wooden chopping boards from shop SLOWFSHIONhouse 2.Pretty "Roses & Ribbons" in sage and pink by Peony & Sage 3.& 4.Divine linen cushions, bags and styling by Ana & Cuca 5.Fabric "Faded Rosebuds" in pink by Annie Sloan

Above image: Film & photography location the gorgeous Openview Barn at Foster House

Above image: Film & photography location the gorgeous Openview Barn at Foster House 

For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. The colour swatches featured are my suggestions for accent shades and do not relate to specific paints unless otherwise stated, but I'm sure your favourite paint companies would be happy to suggest matches!

With warmest wishes

 

Darling Buds

With the gentle sunshine warming the earth the early blooms peak through showing hints of the colours to come. A fresh new colour palette heralds the arrival of Spring. Tiny splashes of deepest raspberry set against snowy white and soft palest blossom pinks are crisp and refreshing against the new stems and branches. Here are a few ideas for bringing Spring into the home.

Above image taken from book: Simply Country - Creating Comfortable Style for cottage living Liz Bauwens Alexandra Campbell

Above images:1. Wallpaper 'Almond Blossom' by Anna Dove 2.Rose image from book 'Vintage Chic' by Cabbages and Roses 3.Fabric 'Jardin' 100% cotton by Annie Sloan 4.Flowers in bottles from Country Living magazine

Above image: the gorgeous guest bedroom of Urban Farmgirl featuring 'Podge' cerise cushions by Cabbages & Roses and headboard covered in ''Hatley' cerise linen by Cabbages & Roses

Above image: the gorgeous guest bedroom of Urban Farmgirl detail of the headboard covered in ''Hatley' cerise linen by Cabbages & Roses

Above image: Flowers & styling by Amy Merrick

Above images: 1.Vintage red sprig cushion cover from Pale & Interesting 2.Fabric 'Podge' cerise by Cabbages & Roses 3.Apothecary jars from Pale & Interesting 4.Photography - settee, quilt and grain sack by Mari Eriksson 5.Fabric 'Hatley' cerise linen by Cabbages & Roses 

Above image: locations agency jjlocations

Apothecary jars from Pale & Interesting

Above image: Book 'Junk Style' by Melanie Molesworth

Above images: 1.Divine interiors and online brocante shop by Dreamy Whites 2.Photography by Mari Eriksson 3.Tiana cotton/silk boudoir cushion from Also Home 4.Fabric 'Natural Hatley' blue 100% linen by Cabbages & Roses

Above image: Photography by Elena Kovyrzina

Above images: 1.Online Interiors magazine Emag Deco article found here 2.Fabric 'Natural Hatley' raspberry 100% linen by Cabbages & Roses 3.Old style notebooks from Cote Bastide 4.Vintage floral and paisley cushions by Velvet Ribbon 5.Lavender bundles by Peony & Sage

Above image: Vintage floral and paisley quilts & side table by Velvet Ribbon

Above image: Photography by Elena Kovyrzina

For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. The colour swatches featured are my suggestions for accent shades and do not relate to specific paints unless otherwise stated, but I'm sure your favourite paint companies would be happy to suggest matches!

With warmest wishes