We are Willow & Maine interior design and styling consultancy. Over the last four years we have had the pleasure of working with clients transforming their homes, all sizes of project. From residential clients to Airbnb's, and smaller commercial projects, from Bamburgh down to Wynyard.
In the run up to Christmas we see a big increase in demand for new interior projects continuing into the new year. If you like interiors, you could be considering updates to your own home. We want to share with you some ideas that could bring your interior up to date without spending lots of money.
Inside these four wall-Feature Wall
A relatively easy and inexpensive way to change up a room. A feature wall could be a painted or wallpaper wall or it could also be a gallery wall. With the large paint companies such as Farrow & Ball etc bringing out new colours, it’s a way to add a pop of colour or new wallpaper without redecorating the whole room. Wallpaper continues to be a favourite, floral prints are becoming popular with Laura Ashley bringing out bold Victorian style floral prints. Geometric designs are continuing to adorn walls with the 60s and 70s style. Murals are becoming very popular, and they can really transform a space. We have used a beautiful exotic mural in a master suite and a mountain range up the stairs in a modern townhouse and we are about to start a countryside mural on a reception room in a Victorian rectory. There are lots to choose from and can be extremely reasonable.
A gallery wall is another way to make a feature wall. Whether you go for a wall of prints or your own photos they can really personalise a space. Gallery walls do not necessarily have to be pictures, a collection can be added to a wall, for example plates. More recently baskets have become popular to group together and can look quite striking. There is also the option to mix in prints and decorative items or plants which we particularly like.
It’s all in the detail-Accessories
With sustainability being on everyone’s minds, one of the things to consider is to ‘shop your home’ so instead of buying new items look at what’s in your other rooms and move pieces around. Changing up accessories in a room can have a big impact. Adding a new lamp, cushions, throws etc or even just moving the furniture around can have an impact.
Bringing the outside in, with rattan and wicker continues to be extremely popular, plants have well and truly staged a comeback. Whether you are a faux or a real plant lover, there is so much choice out there. If you aren’t particularly green fingered, a bit like us, then the options with faux plants have vastly increased. Lots of high street stores have jumped on this trend along with higher end outlets. In most cases you can’t tell the real from the fake (faux). If you are green fingered, then the garden centres and nurseries have lots of great houseplants and lots of lovely plant pots and stands.
The High Street is full of great accessories with H&M, Zara and Dunelm offering on trend items for great prices.
One last thing
When working on client projects we like to mix Bigger Brands with more Boutique shops, so a unique look is achieved.
