Worldly Designs

In part three we check out the "Worldly Designs" in the United Kingdom, Turkey and Portugal. Although, there are differences to decorating choices there are definitely some common themes. The use of colour, history, collections and rustic overtures are common threads. These rooms look like they live and breathe.

1. UNITED KINGDOM

2. TURKEY

3. PORTUGAL

Global Interiors

My continuous research about "Global Interiors" offers me many moments of inspiration as well as indulgence on world living. I have found that many decorating ideas can be transposed from country to country. I'm pretty sure that Designers from around the world give and take from one another; yet, there are some things that seem most traditional to that country's interior styling. Here are a few more "Global Interiors" for your perusal...

1.  Vietnam 

Natural indigenous materials like bamboo is used; pops of colour, traditional / modern

2.  Ireland

Lots of natural materials and colours;

Collective use of re-purposed pieces.

3.  Germany

Natural materials, modern / rustic, 

traditional / contemporary

 

4.  Moldova 

 (between Romania & Ukraine)

Clean lines, modern, wood flooring, neutral 

 

5.  Serbia

Clean lines, modern, neutral 

and this house in Serbia...

Amazing ~ Awesome

"Heads Up"

When designing a bedroom the "Headboard" 

can be a significant focal point. 

There are some beautiful bed frames out there. Styles can be Contemporary, Vintage or Antique. Materials can range from brass to solid wood 

to man-made materials.  

I'm in the process of styling a bedroom 

with a green focus 

~ and I don't mean colour ~ 

I mean mindset!

Part of my design style is working from the notion of ~ reclaiming, re-purposing and reCREATing ~

  

With this recent project I have not quite decided what the final result will look like; however, when I present a vision board to my client my creative direction needs to be established.  It's important to let the client into your creative world; let them get a feel of what you are thinking ~ after all it is their space! Here are a few ideas that other artisans have created. "Heads Up"...

 1. "The Door as Headboard"

2. "Tin Ceiling Tiles as Headboard"

3. "The Pallet as Headboard"

4. "Novelty as Headboard"

I'll keep you posted on what happens next!

To be continued...