Sunshine springs to mind every time I look at this room… the colours really make it warm and inviting.  Meg over at I Like It, I Love It! has spend a long time perfecting the layout of her living room and I think she’s done a great job so far!

Meg says the room is 60% complete… I think it looks lovely just as it is!  The next focus is the wall decor and the fireplace.  Because this is a large, open plan room it can be challenging filling every corner. It’s always important to look at the room as a whole so as to not overdo it with colour and pattern.

Meg already had the beautiful rug prior to redecorating, which has provided the basis of the colour pallet for the room.

I love this quirky table- it really fits-in with the colour of the rug and sofa.  Notice how the book cover colours tie-in with the shades of the cushions!  Meg’s thinking of adding coral in some form to the small table on the left, which I think will look great with the current colour scheme.

The fantastic artwork is the handiwork of Meg’s dad!  Having the canvas resting against the wall gives a contemporary, modern feel.

Keep up the good work, Meg!  We love Malone’s nursery, too.  What a lucky little girl!

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I’m thinking this company probably needs no introduction but for those of you living outside the city (and on cloud nine?- teehee!), Graham and Green have two stunning home accessories boutiques located in London.

A popular, well-loved company with a great eye for style, Graham and Green still finds time to offer that personal service which is so sadly lacking within the big corporate chains.

Great too if you’re after some home decor inspiration-  online boutiques can offer some great style tips and ideas.  I love their use of bold colour in their lifestyle images (see below).  If you’re struggling to know where to begin with a room, why not start a mood board?  A mood board will help you to decide on a colour scheme, fabric range and a style and you can use this as the basis of the design development.

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Do you have a favourite little spot in your home?  Perhaps it’s a comfy chair, a peaceful reading corner,  a dressing table, a pretty vase or even your bed!

Every Friday we will be featuring a snippet of a reader’s home.  If you’d like to feature on our blog, please send your photograph/s in to emily@cocomale.com .  You don’t need to be a professional photographer… we would just like to have a little nosy and share your interior design ideas!

Here are some images to inspire you…

From modern to retro to shabby chic… we all have different tastes and styles and we look forward to seeing yours!

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When you’ve limited space it’s best to keep the ‘shell’ of your home a neutral colour and to have an open-plan layout where possible, to give the illusion of a larger area.  This gorgeous Swedish apartment proves that white can be interesting!  I could move in straight away…

Large windows let-in lots of natural light which reflects off the white interior, giving a spacious and airy feel.

Carefully-placed furniture and home accessories allows the sitting room and dining area to be located in the same room.

Use every nook and cranny effectively- add a few shelves for extra storage.

Wow- this modern bedroom is just stunning isn’t it?!

I’m not sure how I would feel about the washing machine being in the bathroom- is it just me or is that a little strange?!

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Never underestimate the power of colour- it’s amazing what it can do for the look of a room.  Used sparingly by way of a feature wall or a few colourful home accessories, it’s easy to turn your house into a stunning home in a short period of time with minimum cost to you.  Here are some gorgeous ideas to get your imagination going!

Add strong bursts of colour to a white background for a crisp, contemporary look

Keep bold colour to one wall to maximise the illusion of space

A simple, brightly-coloured blind can really make an impact

Images via lovehome.co.uk

Posted by Emily

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