Galvanised chairs for easy living

With the trend for industrial style, the raw metal stools 
by Xavier Pauchard galvanised chairs continue to be the perfect choice.

Love this interior shot with a mix of different finishes in neutral colours

The Xavier Pauchard cafe chairs are available in a fabulous raw metal, my favourite!

and bright colours

Industrial  kitchens look fabulous with the Tolix galvanised chairs

You can find vintage versions but I've found new 

Xavier Pauchard chairs to create the look from  www.interioraddict.com 

Xavier Pauchard Style Raw Metal Armchairs

Xavier Pauchard Style Raw Metal Stool, tall version for centre islands.

The chairs are stackable and the steel is durable which makes them the perfect choice f

or outdoor living 

French vintageTolix chairs Image via Dreamy Whites

Galvanised continues as a trend and the Xavier Pauchard chairs are fast becoming a timeless classic, they are versatile and suit contemporary & period interior styles. 

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Kitchens - Black Touches

Black is a key colour in the kitchen.

I love this approach where black is used as an accent combined with natural materials, 

brick walls and wooden kitchen units.

Contemporary Spaces with groups of large scale lighting....love this look!

Black work surfaces with white units give traditional kitchens a contemporary feel in this Plain English kitchen

...the reverse, black units with white surfaces also give a traditional kitchen

concept a contemporary edge.

Chalk Board Mania - Walls

Chalk boards are a popular choice in the home and for our busy lifestyles. Once found in classroom and restaurants, it has  evolved for shopping lists, and decorative features. 

Painting one wall  in black chalk paint is the latest trend and works well in a studio space.

Antique picture frames for fun notice boards

The creative wall

Painted frames in muted colours work well with the black chalk paint

Stickers in pre-cut shapes 

Loving the painted walls!

For lots more inspiration - No21 Pinterest

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Cowhide Rugs - for period and contemporary spaces

Cow hide rugs look fabulous in period homes and contemporary spaces, the perfect finishing touch to a room. Contrasting two colour print and natural colour pigmentation provide a link to your colour scheme. Brown and white the perfect choice for dark wooden floors.

This bold contrasting natural South American cowhide rug in black & white a bi-product, looks dramatic in a teenagers bedroom or a studio.

I love the eclectic mood in this modern colonial styled hallway using a zebra print rug, it works wonderfully with the contrasting white walls and dark wood effect floor.

I am decorating my hallway soon, my choice would be is this sumptuous, deluxe Zebra printed & dyed cowhide rug. 

In this beautiful hallway, the cowhide rug provides a warm, spacious feel to the dark wood floor, linking with the wall colour. A selection of both natural and printed cowhide rugs guaranteed a bi-product at www.mailorderrugs.co.uk

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Gallery Style -Stair Wall

Collections black & white photography or family shots grouped together look effective along a stair wall. Black frames with white mounts for a gallery style mood.

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Black & white photography as decor'

Black and white photos, today's art and collected by many. The impact of large scale photography has to be a trend that can't be missed to create a dramatic statement in a room.

Famous faces, portraits, fashion, lifestyle, aspirational subjects ...

Beautifully mounted in traditional black frames with white mounts. I love the group arrangement on shelves, breaking the rules, they don't have to be on a wall.

I have a collection of black & white photography, shots of David Bailey, Vidal Sassoon and  fashion related themes. One day I may consider one of our rooms in the house to be finished and show you a glimpse of our home, but its still work in progress.

The French Style Bedroom - Luxury beds

The French-styled Louis Upholstered King-size Bed is inspired by the Louis XIV era. The headboard is upholstered in pale cream cotton and the woodwork is finished using a traditional ageing process to give it an authentic antique look.

The Gilt Luxury King-size Bed is a stunning 16th century French-styled bed featuring luxurious deep headboard buttoning, upholstered in the finest grey / caramel silk.

Decorate with antique chandeliers- to finish the look

The Gilt Luxury King-size Bed the ultimate in luxury, hand-carved and finished in gilt to give an authentic aged finish.

Decorate with a large floor standing mirror to finish the French Boudoir styling.

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French Style Canopy beds

Gilded antique crowns contrast with raw linen for a perfect French feel.

Swathes of linen and cushions make this a cosy reading spot

Symmetrical styling creates a refined, elegant mood

Fine gathered cloth for a romantic feel


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