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Posted: Mon 17:15, 19 Aug 2013 Post subject: INTERIORS Make a statement with accessories |
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INTERIORS Make a statement with accessories,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]
Interior Design
Niamh Tuohy
Show me a woman with less than five pairs of shoes in her wardrobe and I'll eat my sofa. It's just one of those certainties in life. Men WILL talk to a stranger in a pub like they've known each other 20 odd years. Flat roofs WILL leak. Women will NEVER be able to resist the perfect pair of shoes. Or coat/jewellery/handbag. It's in our genetic make-up and therefore not,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], strictly speaking,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], our fault.
We're programmed to accessorise to within an inch of our lives. So much so,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], that it spills over from our personal space into the home,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], where again we find comfort in items that don't actually do anything,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], but oh my,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], look so pretty. It's important to know what will work,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], where to put it and how to tie it into the overall theme,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], whether it's a vase,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], a set of shelves,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], a mirror or a bean bag.
Firstly,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], get your colouring right. But remember that it's not necessarily the colours that you need to concentrate on,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], but the shade. The most obscure colours will complement each other as long as they're of the same tone. For example,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], a strong purple/vivid pink combination would normally quarrel,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], clash and fight,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], ending in grievous bodily harm. However,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], if they both have a grey metallic element to them,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], they could work perfectly together. Mixing and matching is what it's all about.
When using your accessories as statements in the room - if their presence is there purely to impress,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], then be strong with them,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], especially in an otherwise neutrally decorated room. Adding splashes of colour to the walls in the form of painting/photography can create an incredibly eye-catching X factor. Try to find one-off pieces that won't be easily available to the masses. And most importantly,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], try to keep it Irish. It's great to support up-and-coming artists,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and even better if they're home grown!
In the event that you can't find the right print to adorn your walls,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], try using mirrors. They give the extra dimension by bringing light into the room. And when properly placed,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], can act as frames in themselves depending on what they're reflecting. Have fun with them too. Using a number of mirrors of the same style but all different shapes and sizes on the same wall can bring a funky feel to a room and can easily be used as the main 'stop in your tracks' feature that you're looking for.
If the last few months have taught us anything,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], it's to be practical. Sometimes,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], accessories are there for one reason and one reason only. To look good.
If possible though,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], try to choose your items carefully so that you're not just creating a home full of dust collectors. Magazine racks for example,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], can,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], depending on their style,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], be a fabulous extra in a room,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], but they're functional too.
And lastly,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], don't be a banker. Know when to say enough is enough. If in doubt,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], leave it out.
Naoimh Tuohy is an interior designer based in Westport and working countrywide. Originally coming from a property background,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], she made the jump from valuing buildings to redesigning their interiors. She has worked freelance for the last six years and specialises in show houses,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], home-owner renovations and investment-property fit-outs. She can be contacted at 087 7625539.
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