The Nook, December Edition: Copper Blush & Going Gold
Season's Greetings& welcome back to the Nook – your monthly spot for uncovering chic interior design which won't break the bank. This December we'll be considering whether going bespoke with your soft furnishings is a sound investment or a waste of your budget. We'll also be taking a closer look at this season's gold trend and unveiling Dulux's official colour of 2015...
Should you go bespoke?
There's a certain feel about bespoke soft furnishings which is really hard to match with off the shelf interior decoration. When an item has been hand-crafted especially for your space, it just shows. But is bespoke always better? Can't you recreate the same feel with a few tweaks of your own? And if you are looking for tailor made curtains, cushions and upholstery, how can you ensure the whole project doesn't cost the earth?
If you're not handy with a needle and thread but do want that custom-made feel, curtainsandcushions.co.uk offer some very helpful advice, guidance and resources to help you get your dream soft furnishings turned into a reality without breaking the bank. Check out their gallery of custom made looks for a little inspiration!
How to: Design a perfect picture wall
The picture wall is fast becoming a must-have design staple for interior design aficionados. They're beautiful, personal, interesting, easy to arrange and cheap to create – what's not to love? A picture wall is also the perfect place to showcase your passions, talents and taste. We love this touchingly personal blog by a mother creating a special picture wall for her daughter's new home-many thanks to Allison at Attic Mag for sharing her charming project
10 good reasons to go gold this season
'tis the season to be jolly, but 'tis also the season to get a little glitzy and glittery! There's a good reason why the three wise men carried myrrh, frankincense and gold – these materials are all decadent and luxurious. So, this festive season, why not add a little touch of gold to your home furnishings to add warmth, opulence and just a little glamour?
Not convinced? This fabulous blog and moodboard from The Design Tabloid will give you 10+ visually lovely reason why you should embrace all that glitters this season .
...And the Dulux colour of 2015 is...
Drumroll...Copper Blush! Yes, this warm and dusky tone is Dulux's officially shade for the coming year and, as luck would have it, it works perfectly with the gold shades explored above!
Launched at Somerset House in London this month, Dulux's new range of warm, coppery, rich shades is a significant departure from the cooler palettes of recent years. Many thanks to the fabulous May Design Series for sharing the news with us.
What do you think of 2015's official shade? Are you embracing gold tones this Christmas? Are you a bespoke convert or do you prefer your soft furnishings shop-bought and handmade? Share your inspirations and opinions with our readers below.