I began with the intention of writing a blog on living room decor but this image deserves a post all of its own!  The high ceiling, old fireplace, beautiful large windows and pretty chandelier all scream ‘grandeur’, whilst the circular rug, colourful couch and quirky floor lamp add a modern twist.

I wonder if the feature wall surrounding the fireplace is made up of original tiles, or perhaps it is wallpaper?  The colour scheme has been carefully considered- notice how even the curtain lining has a hint of powder blue which ties-in with the rug and feature wall colour.

This room could quite easily look cold and uninviting but the vibrant colours and luxurious, textured fabrics makes it very inviting indeed!

Image via House to Home

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I must admit I’m not the biggest fan of church conversions- it kind of freaks me out a little, the idea of living in a church!  But this conversion is the most amazing I’ve ever seen.  It looks fresh, modern and homely and there’s not an alter or a pew in sight.  The pictures just speak for themselves- absolutely stunning property…

Images via Dear Designer’s Blog

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This modern Scandinavian home is just 42 square metres in size!  It’s amazing what can be achieved within such a small space.  What do you think about the curtain separating the bedroom from the rest of the apartment?  Quirky huh?!

I like how parts of the stonework have been left bare- the bricks look really modern against the white wall and provide an attractive backdrop for the flatscreen.

A rug can help to lay the ‘boundaries’ of an open-plan home

Simple and modern yet very homely-looking with the use of mood lighting, cushions and a snuggly throw

Keep areas uncluttered as much as possible by using clever storage solutions.  Mess will only make the place feel smaller!  How gorgeous are the perspex chairs??

Images via Freshome

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We’re all guilty of living busy lives, sometimes ignoring the things going on around us and burying our head in the sand.  I mean, sometimes I’m not even sure what day it is!  Just as it’s a good thing to do something different every once in a while, it’s important think outside the box when it comes to accessorizing your home.  It’s your personal space to experiment with- so break the mundane routine!

Colour Wheel wall clock sticker, £75

I only just discovered this gem of a homeware boutique a couple of weeks ago and I love it!  Found Home Store launched their brand-spanking new website last month and are already experiencing a high volume of custom- especially since some of their products were recently featured on 60 Minute Makeover and Britain’s Next Top Model! Quirky designs, interesting textures and bright colour pops are what these guys are all about…

Pebble cushion, £40

Jo and her family work hard to maintain a good reputation for their online business.  “At Found we want to bring you something different.  We have handpicked our range from emerging designers, smaller manufacturers and established icons to offer you an unrivalled selection of stylish products with character and soul, not always available on the high street”.

Rie Elise Larsen embroidered cushions, £60 each

HiHo grown-Up rocking horse, £1200 each

How cute are these ‘grown-up’ rocking horses, above?  I love them!!

Wooden light bulb light, £95

These wooden lights in the shape of giant light bulbs can be suspended from your ceiling or laid on a table or on the floor.  Instant urban-cool!

P.S. Found Home Store are kindly giving away a large Duffy Photo Frame worth £40 to one lucky reader. Check out the competition below!

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Add a bit of uniqueness to your home with some modern pieces from Home Contrast, our Shop of the Week for this week!

I’m loving the photo collage frames, which add interest to a bare wall.  I’ve blogged about something similar to these frames previously, but it was a DIY project- here it’s all done for you, hurrah!!

square wall decals, £30

photo collage frames, £109

orange slices table lamp, £99

circles wall stickers, £30

decorative bowl, £30

posted by Emily

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