On January 17th, 2013 by Pippa Jameson.
We are always looking for room schemes that can inspire, and help us make those all important decorating decisions. The images below are taken from the first of Dulux’s five paint trends for 2013. First up is ‘The Art of Understanding’ which sees 50′s influence from the catwalk, film and TV, all of which are set to make a big impact on interiors in 2013. Pippa Jameson Interiors first wrote about this in 2010 with our feature ‘50′s Interior Trends 2010/2011‘. We predicted that this was going to be big, and we were right.
I am a big fan of this collection, and used correctly, the colours will create character and depth. The key is layering, and using accents of colour, rather than painting a whole room in one shade, which is what we have been used to. I love the first image where just the window cils have been painted with deep pink (90RR 18/450) By doing so, they become defined and several focal points are created around the room. This technique particularly suits this loft style flat, as from above, the borders are viewed as solid blocks of colour creating a more dynamic and confident look. The pink frames are then balanced with the introduction of cushions in similar tones. The secondary colour is deep blue, which adds a striking contrast. The look has been finished with a cream highlighting colour, which lightens the scheme.
“Celebrating the aesthetics and order of the fifties reminds us of less complicated, more glamorous times” as quoted by the Dulux Trend team.
Posted under Design post, Interior Styling, Livingroom, Paint/fabric/wallpaper, Trend Stories
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On January 16th, 2013 by Pippa Jameson.
I attended Home 2013 at Earls Court yesterday and came away feeling inspired by some beautiful products. There were lots Swedish, Norwegian and Danish exhibitors, feeding our passion for all things Scandinavian. The soft furnishings and textiles were awash with illustrative prints and geometric shapes (check out Mini Moderns backgammon prints), amongst all of this was a LOT of bright colour, the whole exhibition floor was alive with bursts of vermillion, mustard, yellow and cobalt blue (I am sure you are sick of me talking about these colours by now!) The kitchen accessories were either loud and proud (Rice) or simplistic and organic (atelier tete is a good example).
A few people that really stood out to me were Thelermont Hupton and Kauniste, Serex Maison d’etre, Ferm Living, String, Italesse, LADP, Jielde, atelier tete, Design House Stockholm, Another Country, LSA, Jessica Hogarth (Confessions of a Design Geek bursary for Home) and Rice.
Posted under Arts Review, Events, Furniture, Home accessories, scandinavian design, cushions, tea towels, bold colours, soft furnishings, textiles, surface pattern, screen printing, Trend Stories
On January 14th, 2013 by Pippa Jameson.
Have you ever revamped an old chair? As trends change, the furniture we once loved can suddenly look ugly, dated and very shabby, which is exactly what happened to my set of dining chairs (image below). My husband was insistent that we took them to the skip, but I had other ideas ;0) Nothing gets skipped in our household until I am sure it can’t be up-cycled, free-cycled or painted! On this occasion it was an up-cycle procedure.
I had some gorgeous mustard fabric left over from a fashion shoot, and so I thought I would have a go at re-upholstering (similar fabric found here). I would like to point out at this stage, I have never re-upholstered a chair like this before, but seeing as nearly every household owned one just like this in early 2000, I thought it only right to have a go. You now have the option of bringing yours into the 21st century…!
You will need
- A chair
- Staple gun
- Scissors
- Gloves (if you have a lot of chairs to do as it helps to protect nails)
- Fabric of your choice, it needs to be fairly thick
- Cut out a rectangular panel and drape it over the back rest , leaving about 3 inches all around the edges.
- Push fabric ends into the crease, where the seat meets the back of the chair.
- Pull the fabric taught at the sides and top to create a smooth appearance. Now staple down the sides and top to fix this panel in place (don’t worry too much about neatness as this will be covered, it’s just important to pull the fabric tight!)
- Now cut a seperate piece of fabric to cover the back panel, leaving about 3 inches around the edges.
- Start at the top and fold the fabric in on itself, then staple. Next do the sides, keeping the fabric taught at all times, leave the bottom hanging down.
- Pull the bottom panel down tightly and turn the chair upside, then staple it to the underneath of the chair.
- Take care to make neat folds at the corners (see image ref).
- Cut a square large enough to cover the seat and again, tuck the fabric in to conceal the ends.
- Pull the fabric taught at the sides, turn the chair upside down and then tuck the fabric under to make a neat edge.
- Staple all around keeping the fabric taught, making sure the staples are nice and neat.
Posted under Craft ideas, Ethical Interiors, Interior Styling, Livingroom, Trend Stories
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On January 9th, 2013 by Pippa Jameson.
I cannot tell you how exciting it is when a shoot you have styled, is finally published. The following images are from ‘Cook on a Shoestring’ the second book by the very talented chef, Sophie Wright. We worked on this project in 2012 with Kyle Books, and one of my favourite photographers, Jemma Watts. The book design was by Laura Wousson. This was such fun to work on and a real contrast from the job before - Asda’s Christmas shoot!
Sophie’s book (which is available through Amazon now) has received some fantastic press. The recipes are achievable, quick to make and above all, tasty (I can vouch for this as we sampled each one on the shoot days!) I have cooked quite a lot from the book now, most recently the Slow Roast shoulder of Lamp for NYE – delicious! Well done Sophie – it was a pleasure to be involved x
Posted under Books we love, Interior Styling, My Styling Diary
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On January 8th, 2013 by Pippa Jameson.
I absolutely love this collection by Sian Elin, inspired by Scandinavian style with Moorish and Mediterranean design influences, the patterns and colours she encompasses are right on trend for 2013; graphic shapes, repeating patterns and strong blocks of colour including; vermilion, mustard and grey, all of which are strong for the coming year. The collection features bold hand drawings which combine colour and pattern together beautifully. Sian says her inspiration for the collection came from Moorish architecture which she saw while travelling throughout the Mediterranean, and you can clearly see those influences coming through. For an ‘on trend’ look, combine Sian’s cushions with a soft grey or classic mustard sofa (similar to my shoot with Heart Home Magazine which you can see at the top of the page). Price: Cushions: £59.99 – Tea Towels £11.99.You can see the full collection over at Mocha’s website.
Posted under Design post, Home accessories, Livingroom, New designers, Paint/fabric/wallpaper, scandinavian design, cushions, tea towels, bold colours, soft furnishings, textiles, surface pattern, screen printing, Trend Stories, Uncategorized
On December 31st, 2012 by Pippa Jameson.
I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and are looking forward to the New Year. If like me, you feel a little flat after all the festivities, then try to think about things that make you happy for 2013, through images…
Image 1: A long walk always blows away the cobwebs and is often where I find so much of my inspiration. Image 2: I love throws; cashmere, mohair, silk and wool, I think I have one in every material! I see it as an essential accessory for every bed and sofa ;0) Image 3: I will try to be as creative as I can at home and at work, I thought this picture demonstrated how something so simple can look so stylish. Image 4: A log fire makes me feel so happy, the crackle and smell of the burning wood brings back Childhood memories from the house I grew up in. It’s amazing how something can bring so much comfort. Image 5: Spring planting, this is the year when I plan to start my vegetable patch, a little way of I know but I love the idea of using these little sticks in the ground. 6: My family inspires me every day xx
What is your inspiration for 2013…?
Credits: Winter photo by: Haute Faves Deux. Selection of throws by Pale & Interesting. Creative Art by Sarah & Bendrix. Rustic log baskets by Pale & Interesting. Spring planting: Image by Brenda Hillenius. My family
Posted under Christmas, Craft ideas, Design post, Ethical Interiors, Fireplaces, Home accessories, Shabby chic, Vintage
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On December 19th, 2012 by Pippa Jameson.
As we reach the end of another year, I can honestly say that I have never felt more in need of a holiday! 2012 has been the busiest and most rewarding, of my 15 years of styling, and has seen me working on some of the most exciting and challenging projects.
Thank you to ITV for using me on the ITV Day Break & Lorraine show, this was a very busy production with two shoots running straight after one-another (snapshots from shoot set-up below) The team at ITV were great to work with and my assistant, Holly, was amazing!
I then went straight onto shoot at Battersea Power Station. I can’t say too much about this other than it’s the most amazing space! We were shooting in the engine room which is where they filmed the Kings Speech (and where Colin Firth delivered THAT speech). The Grade 11 listed building is so special and so to get a peek inside was great. We were faced with many challenges and were filming in temperatures of -1 but, it was worth it as the end result was magical. Thank you again to Holly and to my two runners, Abi and Eleanor.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!
Posted under Design post, Interior Styling, My Styling Diary
On December 3rd, 2012 by Pippa Jameson.
I am always on the hunt for new and exciting interior finds, so when this email popped into my inbox, I had to share it with you. Launched by Joe McIntyre, the previous Art Director of Coast magazine, St Aidan’s is an online homeware store selling a collection of quirky and cool finds. Having had a life long passion for interiors, when Joe was faced with redundancy, he this felt like this was the right time to fulfil his dream of a homeware business.
“I set up St Aidan’s as a place to help source those quirky, cool finds that help give our homes a bit more personality. There’s some great Bloomingville products in the store as well as original works from artists and ceramists along with some fantastic vintage finds.” Be sure to take a look at his site as I am sure you will love the collection as much as I do.
Posted under Design post, Home accessories, Lighting, Livingroom, Vintage
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