Design Clinic 18 - Introducing Metallics and Colourful Lighting for Young and Old
I want to add some metallic’s to my home but want to avoid shiny modern pieces and don’t want to go over the top?
Charlotte Pretty, Brighton
Emma says: ‘The easiest way for you to introduce any theme into your home without it looking over the top is to keep the biggest proportions of a room (walls and floor) neutral and let your accessories and furniture to do the talking. Metallic’s bring a luxurious feel to any room. We have a range of different styles in store including Moroccan inspired silver furniture and our French style Versailles range. Why not add our gold leaf bedside table (£249) next to your sofa or as a telephone table in the hallway. There is a great range of items to match. Or for a more subtle use of metallic’s, we sell a beautiful range of photo frames (from £12), lettering (£15) and wallpaper (£30).
I’m looking for some colourful light fittings for my children’s bedrooms but want to avoid any with cartoon characters and such like?
Julie Heskett, Hove
Nick says: ‘With all the rain we’ve been having lately – we all need a little colour in the house! We stock a great range of shades, pendant lights and chandeliers bursting with colour. One of my favourite styles is our Capiz Shell Pendants for £60 – in these three bright tropical colours they add a more modern feel to the traditional white and pastel shades these style of lights usually come in. They will instantly brighten up your children’s bedrooms without looking tacky or childish.’
Tip of the week… use decorative curtain tiebacks to add some glamour to your windows
