Design boards from Nest Interior Design
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Welcome to our latest article, this month, we have decided to change the way we do things a little. We thought that M&D readers might be interested to see some real life design boards similar to what our customers receive. In each issue, we will show you a new room design with fabrics, wallpaper, paint, fooring, furniture and accessories. In short everything you need to get going!
In this issue we are looking at hallways. In many cases, this is often the darkest, narrowest part of the house. With the trend towards deep colours we think it’s a great idea to embrace the darkness! Be brave in your colour choices and your hallway can be your talking point.
Hallway design broken down
The basis of this design is blues and coppers with industrial style accessories to create a strong modern look.
The walls are in Farrow & Ball’s Stifkey Blue. Couple this with white woodwork (skirting, coving, ceiling, balustrades and bannister) to frame the colour and break up the space. A picture gallery mounted in white frames running up the stairs will also help provide strong contrast to the dark walls.
If you are considering replacing your stair carpet then a plain carpet to match your landing carpet cut as a runner and bound with dark blue edges creates a smart look.
Try a relatively inexpensive runner to brighten the hall foor and bring pattern to the scheme (Sloane rug from modern-rugs.co.uk).
Lighting is a key investment and an eye-catching ceiling light makes all the difference. This industrial light in grey and copper fts perfectly with the industrial look (thefarthing.co.uk). The copper lamp for the console is elegant and bang on trend (grahamandgreen.co.uk).
If you have space then a console table will provide both a beautiful addition and a practical space in your hall (console from swooneditions.com). If you don’t have space, then a radiator cover or shelf also provides a focal point over which a mirror can be hung together with a space for a lamp.
Finally this mirror with shelf and hooks complements the industrial look and is a practical piece to have in your hallway (grahamandgreen.co.uk).
If you do decide to take the plunge and create this or a similar look then we would love to see your pictures of the fnished room!
