Just a drama queen at heart!..
How similar interior design ought to be to theatre! Always on a mission to introduce novel and often shocking ideas to shake up the status quo… either using brash, bold overstatement or subtle, nuanced, ‘work it out for yourself’ language.
Remember, ‘neutral’ never equates to ‘boring’ when done properly. Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing bad about creating a calming sanctuary to come home to, but you don’t want to send your guests to sleep!
If you want to introduce some drama but aren’t confident enough to paint your walls red, then use wall art as statement pieces and reflect some of the colours in sofa throws and cushions, or bed linen.
Or if you’re less bold, hang an interesting picture in an odd place…a picture of a knife and fork is so predictable in a dining room, but in a study it could be food for thought!
Hang a room divider drape in a metallic fabric like a stage curtain, and tie it back with a sumptuous tassle tie back.
The feature wall is a bit last year it’s true, but consider using a chic or risque wallpaper on one bathroom wall instead of the predictable limestone tiles…I don’t know about you, but limestone or marble tiles on every wall as well as the floor makes me feel like I’m entombed in a mausoleum! Obviously, it goes without saying that if you’re using wallpaper in a bathroom it must be properly sealed!
Pick a whole wall and devote it to ‘salon hanging’ a collection of pictures or black and white photos. The look is a hot trend, but dates back to the 18th century French custom of hanging framed artwork from floor to ceiling with very little space in between. The Salon in question was the public art exhibition that was held annually or bi-annually in Paris beginning in 1737, and it’s named after the room at the Louvre where it was held, the Salon Carré.
Light up a floor standing indoor plant from behind with a hidden LED uplighter. The wall shadows will create instant drama.
Posted on June 16, 2014 by Linda. This entry was posted in Design advice. Bookmark the permalink.