Look no further!

Looking for wallpaper? Then look no further than Rockett St George! This online shop has an abundance of unique and eclectic homewares. You could spend hours pouring over their various wares, but the vast range of wall décor is really where it's at. From tin tiles to wall stickers, through to whimsical and witty papers, you are sure to find something that catches your eye. Here are a few of my favourite finishes.

Cole & Son - Fornasetti II - Procuratie Wallpaper

 

White Panelling by Young & Battaglia

 

Cole & Son - Contemporary Restyled - Palm Jungle Wallpaper

 

White Brick Wallpaper - Koziel

 

Saraille Wallpaper - Cobalt Blue

 

Padded Linen White Wallpaper - Koziel

 

Louise Body Old Blue Tile



& if you are feeling bold...

Studio Job & NLXL Archives Wallpaper Collection - Alt Deutsch

 

Thanks for looking!

K



A trip to Chelsea

Yesterday I did a terrifying thing - I went back to school. Ok, so it was just for a day and it was actually pretty exciting because I wasn't going to any old comprehensive, I was going to KLC School of Design, based in London's Chelsea Harbour. In association with Living Etc, I attended a colour and texture workshop at the world renowned school. A group of 20 or so like-minded interior enthusiasts all gathered, in the sweltering heat, armed with scissors, glue and a combined eagerness to get to grips with colour. The day comprised informal workshops structured around a series of mini lectures delivered throughout the day. Time went quickly, I guess the old adage is true, it really does fly when you're having fun...

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First on the agenda was looking at the effective use of colour and texture in contemporary interiors and colour theory. We explored this further in a practical session, taking a personality 'brief' and creating a colour board to express these traits. The objective here was to investigate the emotional link between colour and people, while learning to appreciate colours according to their weight and tonal value.

Next up was how to use texture and colour to develop a scheme. Building on the previous session, we explored the link between texture and personalities. Once we had sourced fabrics, samples and pictures to depict the textures we thought our chosen personality would enjoy and feel comfortable with, we looked at the textural qualities of our selection and how they worked together. Exploring which balanced each other, which enhanced or detracted from others, we then had to consider how the textures and colours would work with light - would they absorb, reflect or diffuse it?

Lastly, we looked at where to source the various elements of a design scheme and pull together concept and sample boards to present ideas. Throughout the day we studied a plethora of images, some emphasised particular design concepts, some highlighted the impact colour can make, whilst others we used to critique schemes and further our understanding of the relationship between colour and texture. Overall, it was a thoroughly enjoyable and fun day. They say every day is a school day, but some are certainly more fun than others!

Thanks for looking!
K

 

Paint it white

The Rolling Stones may not agree, but I believe often the answer to many interior dilemmas is 'paint it white'. Its benefits are threefold:

1. It makes spaces look bigger.
2. It brings an air of (in my opinion) pure, classic elegance to a room.
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3. It creates the perfect background to frame a stand out piece. Put a blue lamp in a room with patterned walls and purple sofas and the chances are the lamp goes unnoticed but for the eagle eyed. Put it against a white backdrop et voila, the eye is drawn to its bold statement.

The main pitfall (besides the stain demon) of working with white is inadvertently creating a space that is perceived as cold or clinical. Avoid this look (unless that is of course the vibe you are going for) by playing with texture and tone. Drape a white faux fur throw over a sofa, use embossed wallpaper, add ornate detailing to a fire surround, paint the ceiling a slightly darker or lighter shade of white (yes, even white comes with numerous variances), or use its sister colour, cream, to complement your scheme.

 

 

 

 



& if fluff and pomp is your thing...

 

Thanks for looking,
K

Prints, glorious prints!

A touch of print here and there brings an interior to life. If you're going bold, go all out and be confident in your choice or stick to the classic 'feature wall' or just one or two pieces. For the more understated interior, go for a pattern (it can still be striking) in a neutral, subtle shade to help blend into the surroundings. Either way, in my opinion, you can't go wrong with a bit of print (even leopard print can have its place)!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

& if you really can't decide which print to use...

 



 

Thanks for looking,
K