|| BATHROOM | Master Suite

INSPIRATION: Chic boutique hotel en-suites; luxury designer interiors; Penthouse apartments; spa pampering; contemporary opulence; the essence of luxury    

KEY ELEMENTS: Well considered lighting; co-ordinated fittings; highly polished stone; chrome; heated towel rails; decorative 'designer' radiators; stylish sanitary ware; gleaming modern brassware 

Above image: Armani Hotels - vein cut travertine tiles; fitted double under counter vanity basins with contemporary pillar mixer tap and heated towel ladder, lit mirrors

Above image: Kelly Hoppen Interiors for Regal Homes Circus Road prestigious development - wall mounted toilet and basin with concealed cistern; recessed spotlights and under cabinet lighting; white tiles and blonde wood

Above image: Armani Hotels - vein cut travertine tiles; fitted bath tub with contemporary pillar mixer tap and heated towel ladder

Above images: contemporary spa styled accessories for the bathroom 1.creamy polished Diana Royal marble tiles from Stone Collection 2.detail from the bathroom at the Armani Hotels photograph by Altissimoceto showing the vein cut travertine tiles and contemporary mixer tap by Gessi 3.purfumed candles in shades of taupe and white from the new Kelly Hoppen online shop 4.resin coral sponges, mirror vases and perfumed candle from the new Kelly Hoppen online shop  

Above image: soft neutral and white contemporary bathroom showing the Geberit Monolith toilet system - a concealed slim cistern; the Stark 2 toilet by Duravit; Betteaque washbasin by Bette; Tara Logic washbasin mixer wall tap from Dorn Bracht;  floor Kerlite by Cotto D'este a tile only 3mm thick - perfect for tiling over existing tiles; Walls Bamboo from the Travatino Ciaro tile Collection by Salvatori a fabulously textured tile 

Above image: beautiful freestanding "egg' tub and wall hung toilet and bidet; soft neutral travertine tiles; wooden shutters and Zehnder Keel Symmetrical towel radiator designed by Whittington Bathroom Studio featured on House to Home Magazine 

Above image: Sophie Patterson Interiors - Chelsea Town House UK - contemporary bathroom with fitted bath with glass shower screen; semi recessed wall hung basin and back to the wall concealed cistern toilet; fitted bespoke mirror to recess; soft placed recessed spot lighting

Above images: 1. taupe gloss wooden shutters by Kelly Hoppen 2. luxurious bathroom towels in shades of Nude, Pearl, white and Dark Mulberry from The White Company 3.Noce vein cut, filled and polished travertine tiles from Stone and Wood Shop 4.cloakroom designed by by Jim Turnbull contemporary wall hung concealed cistern toilet with soft close seat from Vitra Water Jewels range and wall hung countertop washbasin on a bespoke cantilevered piece of granite; the tiles are natural Applestone from Collison Ceramics 

Above image: Mandarin Stone - Fume Emperador honed and Troy honed limestone tiles in softest plumy grey and beige with pure white contemporary sanitary ware

Above images:1.creamy polished Diana Royal marble tiles from Stone Collection  2.luxurious cotton towels in Smoke from John Lewis 3.Kelly Hoppen's range of taps for Crosswater here the KH Zero 2 tall basin mono bloc shown with the Toulouse countertop basin by Bauhaus  4.Mandarin Stone - Fume Emperador honed limestone tiles 5.contemporary wet room in attic designed by Aquae Sulis Bathrooms tiles from the Yorkshire Tile Company in Valley Steel Grey with Rustic Multi coloured natural slate in centre panel

 Above image:luxurious contemporary bathroom in a stylish loft apartment by Gary Lee Partners combining soft shades of taupe and grey natural stone with bespoke mirror wall and glass shelving

Above image: Victoria and Albert Ios freestanding bath tub with high gloss porcelain tiles in soft cloud grey; niches trimmed in chrome with recessed spotlighting 

Above images: 1.stunningly lavish bathroom in The Gatekeeper Cottage by Boscolo with wall mounted taps set into a bespoke wall mirror 2.taupe gloss wooden shutters by Kelly Hoppen  3.purfumed candles in shades of taupe from the new Kelly Hoppen online shop 4.Egyptian Cotton towels in Pebble from John Lewis

 Above image: Louise Bradley - from the exquisite Notting Hill interior - soft grey vein cut marble tiles; contemporary square shower head with concealed fittings; recessed shelving with back wall mirror 

Above image: SCDA Architects - vein cut marble in soft neutral greys with bespoke mirror with concealed lighting; wall hung fitted double basin vanity with shelf below

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. I create my mood boards/colour palettes with a computer programme called Photoshop by Adobe which is available for both Apple Mac and PC computers.

As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies. 

With warmest wishes

|| BEDROOM | Master suite

INSPIRATION: Chic boutique hotel suites; luxury designer interiors; Penthouse apartments; opulence; the essence of luxury    

KEY ELEMENTS: Upholstered headboards; high thread count bedlinen; soft shimmering textures; silk and velvet; beautifully co-ordinated bedroom and bathroom schemes; soft lighting; high gloss  

Above image: Canadian based design firm Munge Leung luxurious residential interior of 3018 Yonge in Lawrence Park Toronto| soft shimmering neutrals | the sheen of high thread count bedlinen | high gloss lacquered furniture | deep padded upholstered headboard and wall | soft lighting 

Above images: 1. Kelly Hoppen 800 thread count bedlinen in Putty 2.interior designer Lousie Bradley | detailing in a contemporary luxury apartment bedroom | basket weave cushions; crisp white bedlinen; black accents and silver accessories 3. Kelly Hoppen fragrance candles in scent one here in shades of white, off white and light taupe 4. Lawson Robb's award winning interior at The Lancasters Hyde Park | detail from bedroom in soft neutrals with black accents and rich textures

Above image: Sophie Patterson interiors - Mews House | brilliant inspiration for a more modest bedroom - padded and upholstered wall to form a very decadent headboard | soft neutral shades of oyster and silver

Above images: 1. Kelly Hoppen's new bedlinen range Oxford pillowcase in 400 thread count colour way Taupe 2.Sophie Patterson interiors opulent textures including the seagrass/silk wall covering and rich tones of taupe oyster and white; upholstered buttoned (tufted) headboard and mirrored bedside cabinet 3. Kelly Hoppen's new interior range - pin tucked quilted cushion 4. The Sofa and Chair Company London - a huge range of upholstered headboards and co-ordinating furniture in a vast range of sumptuous fabrics - this image is from the Lancasters apartments in Hyde Park London

Above image: Louise Bradley - a contemporary take on a four poster bed in sleek metal contrasting with silk cushions and quilted bedspread in pure white with taupe and charcoal accents

Above image: Lawson Robb bedroom design for a luxurious five story townhouse in Knightsbridge London | soft dove grey padded upholstered headboard, mercury grey velvet bedspread and cushions, crisp white bedlinen, charcoal oval bedside cabinets and crystal lamps create a calm restful palette

Above images: 1. Crackle Ball table lamp in Smoky product code:074831 from Homebase 2. The White Company's deep buttoned (tufted) Richmond ottoman in silver grey velvet 3. & 4. Kelly Hoppen 'home jewellery' vases, candles and cushions 

Above image:  The Sofa and Chair Company London - a huge range of upholstered headboards and co-ordinating furniture in a vast range of sumptuous fabrics - this image shows their gorgeous wood framed upholstered headboard (see Bach) | sumptuous palette of charcoal liver white and taupe

 Above images: 1.K.R. Interior Design - luxurious bedroom in soft slate grey rich black and pewter  2. & 3.Kelly Hoppen 'home jewellery' vases, candles and cushions 4.Lousie Bradley - contemporary luxury bedroom scheme combining fur, silk and smoky glass 

 Above image: The Sofa and Chair Company London - a huge range of upholstered headboards and co-ordinating furniture in a vast range of sumptuous fabrics - this image is from the Lancasters apartments in Hyde Park London

Above image: Lawson Robb contemporary glamorous Mayfair interior in a shimmering neutral palette and luxurious textures including the sueded wall covering

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. I create my mood boards/colour palettes with a computer programme called Photoshop by Adobe which is available for both Apple Mac and PC computers.

As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies. 

With warmest wishes

|| CHRISTMAS | NORDIC - PURE

MOODBOARDS - SET ONE

INSPIRATION: natural fir, spruce branches, geometric, origami, white, black, grey, blush pink, fur, paper, knit, modern nature, deer hides, stars, animals, stripes, honeycomb, snowflakes,

KEY ELEMENTS: Kubus 4 candle holder, honeycomb tissue balls, oversized stars, a real Christmas tree with minimal or no ornaments, strings of lights draped over furniture, spruce springs and branches in textured 'origami' vases or smoked glass, touches of black and a hint of blush pink

Above image: natural spruce Christmas tree with simple black geometric ornaments and candles, a white honeycomb paper ball is placed beside the simple black metal star tree holder - the gorgeous home, photography and styling of Annaleena Leino-Karlsson - her blog Annaleenas hem 

Above images: 1.grey honeycomb paper ball decorations from Pipii 2.black snowflake gift wrapping idea from the blog Tonje Boganes 3.reindeer antler candle holder from Nordic Bliss 4.detail from the first photo photography and styling of Annaleena Leino-Karlsson - her blog Annaleenas hem  5.pine cone decorative tie set and gift tags from The White Company

Above image: gorgeous modern Christmas styling at the home of Daniella Witte - black festive accents, prints and photographs on her Besta storage unit from Ikea  

Above images: 1.the iconic Kubus 4 candleholder and Kubus Bowl by Lassen to buy from Story North 2.spruce spring in textured white vases (by Bloomingville) and honeycomb ball and photography from Wendy van Woudenberg (her fabulous home)of Dutch design blog Beeldsteil shown here on blog Bloesem Living 3.set of 3 'almost black' honeycomb decorations from Rockett St George 4.striking black Xmas tree advent calendar at the home of Norwegian blogger Forever Love I adore the black Eames chairs against the white interior and copper Kubus candleholder with black candles    

Above image: modern Christmas - minimal decoration with undecorated real fir tree and iconic Kubus 4 candleholder from design blog Studio Karin

Above image: black and white Christmas gift wrap inspiration and styling photography from blog Weekday Carnival

Above images:1.black paper star from House Doctor available to buy from Bodie & Fou 2.essential Nordic elements styled by Cathrine from the Norwegian blog Trettien (31) - Icelandic sheepskin rug (available in the UK from The French Bedroom Company, log coffee table (French Connection home have a cube version) , iconic design classic wooden bird by Architect Made 3.Nordic tree print "Gran" blck cushion by Fine Little Day from This Modern Life 4.black with a hint of pink Christmas ornaments and home styling from House Doctor 

Above image: the gorgeous home and festive holiday styling of blog Forever Love

Above images:"Glasbox" lanterns by House Doctor from Black Balloon 2.white paper star from House Doctor available to buy from Bodie & Fou 3.honeycomb balls in grey and white with black and white Mountain print and spruce sprig - photography from Wendy van Woudenberg (her fabulous home)of Dutch design blog Beeldsteil shown here on blog Bloesem Living 4.geometric paper tree decorations by Ferm Living     

Above image:modern Christmas styling using twigs and branches  from Norwegian magazine Bo Bedre photography Christian Brun

Above image: fabulous inspiration for Christmas from blogger KROnPRINSESSNE huge paper star ornament textured white vase and spruce sprig in soft candlelight 

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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. I create my mood boards/colour palettes with a computer programme called Photoshop by Adobe which is available for both Apple Mac and PC computers.

As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies. 

With warmest wishes

 

|| CHRISTMAS | GLAMOROUS WHITE

MOODBOARDS - SET ONE

INSPIRATION: matt white, polished silver, glamorous, decadent, indulgent, sequins, fur, glass, translucent, shimmer, sparkle, gloss, shine, white flowers, green spruce, candles, champagne, sequins, celebrations.

Above image: The White Company - their heavenly Blanc fragrance range - IDEAS: fill your home with a new fragrance this year that will remind you of Christmas 2013 - decorate bathrooms and bedrooms with small paper honeycomb trees and favourite baubles placed amongst candles in little vignettes - fill a large cylinder vase with battery fairy lights (or wire lights) and baubles.

Above images:1.white and taupe table setting from the lovely home of Char from Char and the City 2.faux white roses in large mirror cube contemporary vase from Pavillion Broadway 3.crystal column tea light holder from John Lewis 4.glittering mini tree baubles from Next in shades of white and silver 

Above images:shining silver, glass and white table setting (tablescape) with stylish silver reindeer from the lovely home of blog Noeblog 

Above images:1.palest Christmas party pom poms  in tissue paper and cotton ball lights at the stunning home of blogger RoSaLiGa 2.shimmering sequinned party top from the White Company's 2012 collection 3.white honeycomb paper decorations (just seen) from The White Company 4.heavenly scented candles and diffuser oils from The White Company 5.diamond tree gems from John Lewis  

Above image:7ft snow encrusted (flocked) Alaskan fir tree from Next  

Above images:contemporary silver leaf tea light holder from Rocha,John Rocha at Debenhams 2.silver plated crystal tea light holders from Arthur Price at Debenhams 3.the gorgeous Bourgie table lamp by Ferruccio Laviani at Kartell here in B4/crystal 4.metallic silver cushion from Rocha, John Rocha at Debenhams 5.Kelly Hoppen's perfumed candle in fragrance 1 at Amara  

Above image:the iconic Kubus 4 contemporary square framed candle holder in nickel By Lassen Copenhagen

Above images:1.Bo Bedre magazine - simply stylish natural green fir tree with shimmering white and silver decorations - perfect for the contemporary white living room 2.,3.,4. & 5. modern hanging tree decorations from John Lewis (click on the numbers to view)  

Above images:1.the heavenly Caboche glass suspension light from Foscarini fabulous over a dining table! 2.spikey tubular star by Day from Black Balloon 3.pewter votive candle in the new Winter fragrance from The White Company 4.uber stylish contemporary home of blogger Nina Holst of Stylizimo with a gorgeous grey fur cushion and Eames white chair (photography Nina Holst) 5.modern Ribbons advent candle in polished steel by Georg Jensen

Above image:The Times - a contemporary Christmas dining room with stylish pre lit snowy paper twig trees, Victoria Ghost chairs from Kartell and white and silver table decorations  

Above image: contemporary white feathered wreath idea from the 2011 collection at Bloom (no longer available) try spraying a twiggy wreath white for the same look

more Christmas inspiration to follow soon …..! 

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. I create my mood boards/colour palettes with a computer programme called Photoshop by Adobe which is available for both Apple Mac and PC computers.

As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies. 

With warmest wishes