tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54206358253728917522024-03-13T19:15:33.306-07:00Inspiration for ZoeBlogging about interior design I find inspiring - colours, furniture, design, trendsZoe Khohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00723225486847024937noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420635825372891752.post-28076876806262788742012-11-19T09:38:00.001-08:002012-11-19T09:43:00.207-08:00The best of the Christmas catalogues...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ah it's been a while and apologies for that - time has mostly been spent wedding planning and getting married. Back to normal now and a nice easy one to get me back into it...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You may have noticed that Christmas is nearly upon us and whilst the Santa's Grottos have been set up since September in some shops, the high street and eCommerce world have really stepped it up a notch in the last couple of weeks. And so I thought I would sift through the many mini-catalogues that have come with my various magazine subscriptions and pick out my favourite items to share with you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. Bodie and Fou's <a href="http://www.bodieandfou.com/new-york_black_and_copper_wall_light?category_id=308" target="_blank">New-York Wall Light - Black & Copper </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I love this design - pure and simple lines, chic and effortless. This would look as good in an industrial style kitchen as it would in a modern living room. Use a pair as bedside table lights or just one over a desk.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. The White Company's <a href="http://www.thewhitecompany.com/bedroom/bedspreads-and-cushions/tuscany-cushion-covers--mink/" target="_blank">Tuscany Velvet Cushions</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cushions can often make a place looked a bit cluttered, especially when they're full of pattern. These have a beautiful texture which creates interest with just one hue.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. Anthropologie <a href="http://www.anthropologie.eu/en/uk/side-plates/piecrust-salad-plate/invt/7544402420824b/&colour=White" target="_blank">Pie Crust Dinnerware</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So many interesting objects of desire in Anthropologies Christmas catalogue but whilst we're on the subject of texture, their Pie Crust tableware collection is so gorgeous I could never get bored of looking at it. I have one plate in grey at home on the wall but would love a whole set in white once the kitchen is complete.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4. Toast's <a href="http://www.toast.co.uk/product/HOUSEHOLD/6CFL8/FESTOON+LIGHT.htm?searchref=%2fresults.aspx%3fsrch_keywords%3dfestoon%26keywords%3dfestoon%26seoterm%3dfestoon%26" target="_blank">Festoon Lights</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Such a change from the traditional fairy lights - they'd look great as garden lights all year round but I'm not sure how resilient they would be against the British weather.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">5. Notonthehighstreet.com's <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/buttonboxcards/product/personalised-printed-feather-bauble" target="_blank">Personalised Feather Baubles</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My husband and I have always bought each other a special bauble every Christmas so that when we're old we will have a tree filled with memories. These personalised baubles from NOTHS are simple and elegant, one would be lovely but so would a family set!</span><br />
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Zoe Khohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00723225486847024937noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420635825372891752.post-73528968693986366262012-06-24T13:44:00.001-07:002012-06-24T13:44:32.039-07:00Afraid of the dark? Don't be!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;">OMG it's been such a long time. Wedding planning, course work and 9-5 have been taking up far too much time lately! Anyway, today's post is i</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;">nspired by Kelly Hoppen's latest creation for Yoo - Barkli Virgin House in Moscow. The queen of taupe has honoured her love of neutral hues but with a twist; the main colour in much of the space is black.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">When researching for this post I came across the following quote:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">"A light colour will never come to life in a dark room but a rich, deep colour can make a dim, somber space feel warm and luminous – even though it receives no natural light." Donald Kaufman</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This is so true! There is such a misconception that a dark colour will make the room feel small and dingy, but if the room lacks natural light a light colour will only enhance the shadows. Plus a room is the size it is no matter what colour the walls are so if it is small then dark walls will make it even cosier.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Dinginess is avoided through finishings and accessories, here are some tips on how to make dark walls work:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1) choose a silk finish paint- this will reflect the light off the walls making the room feel less enclosed</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2) Light coloured furniture and soft furnishings will add contrast and depth</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3) reflective accessories such as glazed ceramics, glass and chrome will keep the light around the room</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">4) break up large blocks of colour. A large blank wall is a waste of useable space at the best of times but in a dark hue it could feel quite over-bearing. Break the space up with pictures, plates, shelves - anything!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If in doubt, why not experiment in the hallway - whist you will pass through it multiple times a day, you won't spend long periods of time there so it is a great place to try out colours to see how you feel about them in your life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">(and hopefully it won't be so long) x</span></div>Zoe Khohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00723225486847024937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420635825372891752.post-87420950205546192672012-04-08T09:52:00.000-07:002012-04-08T09:52:26.095-07:00Completed projects: Adding colour<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I hope you are enjoying your Easter. Apologies it has been so long since my last post, life has gotten in the way of blogging. Saying this, I have still been keeping my toe in the Interior Design water - below are pictures of two completed projects, the dining room and kitchen of my</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> friend Lucy and her husband, who asked me to help them add colour to the rooms.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Their dining room was the main place for entertaining guests, they wanted it to feel welcoming and cheerful with a colour that went with the oak furniture that they already had, they also needed a colour that would compliment a print they have from San Francisco. I suggested a teal palette, using two tones of the same hue to break up the room, make the most of the natural light source from the large patio doors, and to highlight the period features. I also suggested black curtains, which tied the warm tones of the furniture and cool wall colour together. Below are the before and after pictures, the wall colour is Dulux Winter Teal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Their kitchen was refurbished with the rest of the house, it was lovely and new but just needed a bit of colour, and a means of covering up some damage from damp that occurred after the refurbishment. The colour scheme needed to compliment the wooden cabinets and dark worktop and floor tiles they already had so I went for splashes of vibrant complementary colours - amethyst and lime green, toned down with the addition of a light grey. I suggested a repetitive tile pattern using the metro style tiles with a base of white, which not only helped to add the colour subtly, but also kept the project within budget! The blind includes all the colours of the tiles and ties the scheme together.</span></div>
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Secondly is the way that retro pieces that are pretty much extinct in the modern home, have been given a stylish modern make-over.</div>
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View the whole range <a href="http://www.marksandspencer.com/View-All-Furniture-Conran-Home-Furniture/b/1324485031?ie=UTF8&pf_rd_r=0KJZ354N81C03D5KQMP0&pf_rd_m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B002NC7DJO&pf_rd_p=470877813&pf_rd_s=global-top-10" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br />Until next time x</div>
Zoe Khohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00723225486847024937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420635825372891752.post-12303042622564514482012-02-03T06:28:00.000-08:002012-02-03T06:28:28.361-08:00Creating a Modern Retro look<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Belated happy new year! Unintentionally I had a blogging break in January, to work on coursework and projects for friends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Anyway I'm back now and extremely happy that so is my favourite TV programme - Mad Men.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Like many people, I am in love with this stylish show and still find it fascinating how authentic the set and the cast look to the retro era in which it is set. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I am hoping to re-decorate our living room/den at some point this year, and I would love it to have a retro theme. Here is what it may look like:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Whilst there are lots of places to buy vintage furniture, you can create a vintage look with a modern feel through new pieces available. It comes down to choosing the right shape and colours. Danish furniture was a popular choice in the 50s and 60s with its simple yet functional and comfortable designs, and the influence is still strong in some modern ranges. Teak was the wood of choice and moss green, navy blue, warm browns and mustard yellow were a popular palette for colour.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Once you've achived this, kick-back and enjoy an Old Fashioned... Don Draper style!</span><br />
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</div>Zoe Khohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00723225486847024937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420635825372891752.post-51625811107128174692011-12-27T08:24:00.000-08:002011-12-27T09:48:28.519-08:00Perfect palette: Teal and mustard yellow<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Today's post is a short one, I am a big fan of teal in the home; it can be fresh or warm depending on the other hues you mix it with, which means it is a great colour for all seasons. A great colour combination is teal with mustard yellow, these complimentary colours together will brighten up a room. They work particularly well with the warm tone of oak furniture as well as grey upholstery.</span></div>
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</div>Zoe Khohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00723225486847024937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420635825372891752.post-54054889362248395762011-12-05T15:09:00.000-08:002011-12-05T15:10:41.912-08:00All about.. Muralto UK<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In my post today, I have an interview with Jane Buckley, joint owner of bespoke and production furniture suppliers Muralto UK.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Set up in South Africa by Swiss-born furniture designer Rene Hass (Jane's Uncle), Muralto ZA specialises in contemporary furniture design and manufacture. Husband and wife team </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Jane and John Buckley have brought this to the UK through Muralto UK. Not only do they provide bespoke design services to architects, interior designers and private clients, they are also extremely active in encouraging new designers through partnerships with the National Design Academy and the British Institute of Interior Design.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I came across Muralto a few weeks ago when I attended a seminar hosted at their London showroom, organised by the National Design Academy. I found the talk, given by John and Jane at the seminar very inspiring, and the furniture and accessories featured in their showroom is stunning.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Muralto UK is a fairly new business and a completely new industry for both of you - how did you go about starting a career in a new industry?</b></div><br />
<div style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: -webkit-auto;"><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">John and I had been looking at improving the production flow process at our family factory in Cape Town last year. However, my background is in sales and I felt that albeit we could improve the production flow/costings, ultimately we needed a new sales channel to improve revenue and so here we are!</i></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Always manage your cash flow and keep on top of it; you will be surprised at how money can disappear so have a good <u>realistic</u> business plan AND keep to your budget where possible - a business can’t continue if it runs out of cash</i></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Persuasively insist(!) on confirming any verbal negotiations, agreements, plans etc in writing from suppliers right through to clients</i></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Think “out of the box” for unique marketing programmes and network, network, network!</i></span></li>
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</div></div><div style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: -webkit-auto;"><div class="im"><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>The furniture in your showroom is beautiful, how do you choose your stock and who is responsible for the showroom displays?</b><i><u></u><u></u></i></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I am responsible for choosing pieces for the showroom and displaying them. As any new business, we have made some early mistakes, but importantly we have taken these on board and actioned ie. a few pieces have been a little too big for the UK market! Therefore lots and lots of research by continually watching the competition for styles/colours/pricing etc. This has helped us greatly in moving forward.</i></li>
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</ul><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Finally, t<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222;">ell me more about how you have encouraged young designers...</span></span></b><br />
<ul style="text-align: left;"><li><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">In today’s tough economic environment it is so difficult for young designers to be heard and source that first all important break, but here at Muralto, we promote and look for young talent. Charles Churchman a young designer was introduced to us earlier in the year and within a matter of weeks we had commissioned him to design a daybed under the Muralto brand. The prototype is now available for sale and can be seen at our showroom. Muralto have benefited from his fresh inspiration, Charles has gained a great deal of confidence and ultimately the opportunity to earn revenue!</i></li>
<li><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><div class="MsoNormal" style="display: inline !important;">We also had an award open to young designers through the British Institute of Interior Design earlier in the year. As well as this, we held an event at our showroom for all the distance learning students from the National Design Academy which has led to new friendships and support for students. We plan to hold another such event in the Spring. Finally, we work closely with the Susan Llewellyn Academy (<a href="http://www.susanllewellynassociates.com/" target="_blank">www.susanllewellynassociates.<wbr></wbr>com</a> ) in London working with new students and looking for opportunities for them. For example, through Muralto a student has been asked to dress a £4mm apartment in Mayfair using Muralto’s products!</div></i></i></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Bruges is known for its Gothic-style architecture, and it doesn't disappoint, but there were also other quirky elements of this city that I loved, such as the crazy door knobs that were a feature of many of the residential properties, and whilst the traditional Gothic architecture dominates, and much of the interior décor is heavily influenced by the Rococo period, there are also some very modern and stylish touches to both the exteriors and interiors. Here are some of my holiday snaps...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana;">So not only do I leave Bruges with memories of a place where old meets new in the most stylish way, but I also have a wedding to plan!</span><br />
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</span></div>Zoe Khohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00723225486847024937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420635825372891752.post-10386206991642152322011-11-06T01:53:00.001-07:002011-11-06T14:31:20.152-08:00White winter anyone?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Winter is fast approaching, the temperature's dropped and the trees have lost their leaves and autumn/winter hues of burgundy, aubergine, terracotta and pine greens make us feel all cozy and warm. But you don't have to surround yourself with dark colours to feel snug, fabrics such as leather, wool and silk allow you to create warmth using cool whites; look at these gorgeous white rooms. </span><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Create the white winter look in your home with some accessories such as crisp white sheepskin rug </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">a beautiful grey lambswool throw, white velvet cushions and a cluster of silver windlights.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Have I convinced you?</span></div>Zoe Khohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00723225486847024937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420635825372891752.post-36891357402047257842011-10-24T05:06:00.000-07:002011-10-25T14:37:52.532-07:00Flooring obsession: Polished concrete<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/3065403/inspiration-for-zoe?claim=fwhcw8vmazf">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I am obsessed with polished concrete flooring. I don't understand why it isn't used in homes more often. From what I have researched so far, it is reasonably priced, durable and available in a variety of colours.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It can work in all areas of the home and I especially love this inside to out effect...</span><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">What's not to love?!</span></div>Zoe Khohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00723225486847024937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420635825372891752.post-89615917905774178522011-10-16T09:24:00.000-07:002011-10-16T09:24:09.391-07:00Window shopping: ABC Carpet & Home<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">You may have remembered from a couple of posts ago that I went to New York last month. Whilst I was there I visited a few home interior stores (naturally!) and my favourite by far was ABC Carpet & Home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Located in the Flatiron district, the store is in a beautiful building and has the most amazing and inspiring displays of furniture, accessories and soft furnishings spread over its six floors. There is no set style, they sell modern, retro and antique from shabby chic to minimalist. If you ever visit New York, this is a must for interior design fans. In case you don't get to go any time soon, here are some pics for you to enjoy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I can't wait to go back again! In the mean time, I will have to make do with browsing their </span><a href="http://www.abchome.com/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">website</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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Zoe Khohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00723225486847024937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420635825372891752.post-35021693345240735792011-10-02T11:14:00.000-07:002011-10-02T11:14:38.852-07:00Jewel tones jewel tones everywhere<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">It may be the glorious sunshine we have been having in London this autumn, but this week I have noticed a lot of chat around jewel tones, not just interiors chat but clothing retailers too. At a time of year when the darker, more wintery colours start to appear it seems that the fashion and interiors industry knew that we would be having an Indian summer and have come prepared!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The October issue of Elle Decoration is where I first noticed this opulent contrasting palette</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">These rich brights have come straight out of a jewellery box - sapphire, ruby, amethyst, emerald. Altogether in a room they produce a feeling of luxury, without feeling stuffy or overpowering. In this room below (courtesy of <a href="http://10rooms.blogspot.com/">10 Rooms</a>) the deep blue is complimented and made more vibrant by the contrasting pinks and yellows. The white, along with the reflective surfaces balances out the darkness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This feels really fresh, I love the turquoise lamp which looks cool and refreshing against the warm reds, purples and pinks. White is used again here to add a lightness to the room.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">It is a brave move to go crazy with these colours in your home in such large proportion, but never fear - they will work in small doses too. <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Some chairs and a lamp brighten up this otherwise fairly rustic room</span>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And Designer's Guild new <a href="http://www.designersguild.com/fabric-and-wallpaper-showroom/view-all-collections/amrapali-fabric/">Amrapali</a> range brings us bursts of jewel tones, balances with that all important white</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Whilst they may be the trend du jour, their richness means they work all year round and so when used thoughtfully, they have the staying power to be more than just a seasonal trend.</span><br />
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Zoe Khohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00723225486847024937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420635825372891752.post-48200698289973552011-09-24T12:10:00.000-07:002011-10-02T10:25:09.910-07:00I HEART New York<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">One place I have wanted to visit for years now is New York, however I am glad I waited until now to do so. I just got back last week and had the most amazing time. Whilst it is renowned for the great shopping, for me New York was all about three things - the architecture, the interiors and the food. So I thought I would share the highlights of my holiday snaps with you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">There were also some amazing home furnishing shops, my favourites were <a href="http://www.fishseddy.com/">Fish Eddy</a> and <a href="http://www.abchome.com/">ABC Carpet & Home</a> </span><br />
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Zoe Khohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00723225486847024937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420635825372891752.post-40204987586608962042011-09-11T10:36:00.000-07:002011-09-11T10:36:34.974-07:00The product of my Sunday...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBA6Q4qeJQyKf6H3BcvUiWT6f2WoWwEgX7zkkFzSvim0P0x5Op0my4jV2MOQGyiVMK6Ec1rTAhsLuBsdn7VJr5K7ncYZxwyfGSAFY1Pti1nl0Im4mgkP3rKsB81GE1jypD5UWFy4Fe/s1600/049.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBA6Q4qeJQyKf6H3BcvUiWT6f2WoWwEgX7zkkFzSvim0P0x5Op0my4jV2MOQGyiVMK6Ec1rTAhsLuBsdn7VJr5K7ncYZxwyfGSAFY1Pti1nl0Im4mgkP3rKsB81GE1jypD5UWFy4Fe/s400/049.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">How cute are these cakes?! Me and the boyfriend spent our morning making them. Recipe can be found </span><a href="http://www.mychocolate.co.uk/2011/02/cookie-monster-cupcakes/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">here</span></a></div>Zoe Khohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00723225486847024937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420635825372891752.post-87764928981560904212011-08-29T11:58:00.000-07:002011-08-29T11:58:20.434-07:00Berry nice colours<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div closure_uid_vjrr46="211"></div><div closure_uid_vjrr46="211"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" closure_uid_vjrr46="432" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span closure_uid_vjrr46="817" style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Aside from the ones above (all from <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/">House to Home</a>) I haven't seen an ambundance of berriness in the interiors market just yet. However, warm or fresh, I think the berry palette is a trend that we will be seeing in the not so distant future....</span></div></div>Zoe Khohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00723225486847024937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420635825372891752.post-3936622256514687652011-08-13T09:06:00.000-07:002011-08-13T09:06:52.129-07:00Building obsession: Michelin House<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div closure_uid_tgs7lp="178"><span closure_uid_tgs7lp="361" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">London is a city full of beautiful architecture. Ever since I was really young riding around London in the car with my dad, there have always been certain buildings and structures that have really captured my interest because of their beauty. Michelin House is one of them.</span></div><div closure_uid_tgs7lp="178"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" closure_uid_tgs7lp="288" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Located in Chelsea, London, Michelin House was commissioned by the Michelin brothers in 1909 and designed by one of their employees - François Espinasse, for their British headquarters, it is a great example of Art Deco architecture. It was bought in 1985 by Sir Terrance Conran and Paul Hamlyn.</span></div><div class="separator" closure_uid_tgs7lp="288" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" closure_uid_tgs7lp="288" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">More information can be found on the Bibendum website - </span><a href="http://www.bibendum.co.uk/the-building.html"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">. Bibendum is the real name of the brand trademark, more commonly known as "Michelin Man".</span></div></div>Zoe Khohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00723225486847024937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420635825372891752.post-72690661306072623682011-08-08T12:37:00.000-07:002011-08-08T12:37:02.441-07:00Dining in style<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div closure_uid_l8z9ev="523"><span closure_uid_l8z9ev="667" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The dining room is a room that has been a common theme for me this month. I have helped one friend make the most of her conservatory-come-dining room; am in the process of helping another friend add colour to her dining room. In addition to this, I am designing a dining room in the style of Philippe Starck for my course (photos of all of the above to follow); and I am also still in the (long) process of designing my kitchen-dinner for when we get our extension.</span></div><div closure_uid_l8z9ev="168"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_l8z9ev="168"><span closure_uid_l8z9ev="183" style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I must confess that I have never given that much thought to the dining room, as an owner of a small flat, to dedicate one room to eating and entertaining is too much of a luxury. However, during my research, I have been insipred by the ones below (all from <a closure_uid_l8z9ev="224" href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/">House to Home</a>).</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Eclectic dinning room with a mish mash of colours and types of chairs</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I LOVE the way the wallpaper continues on the ceiling - very brave!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" closure_uid_l8z9ev="412" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Two-tone green and turquoise works surprisingly well</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" closure_uid_l8z9ev="439" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Dramatic dark blue is softened by the pink flowers</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Whilst I love these colourful rooms, the ideas I have for our extension, will mean a more simple palette for a calm effect, more similar to the images below.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" closure_uid_l8z9ev="606" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">A simple bench set-up is made more interesting with an unusual arrangement of paper lanterns</span></td></tr>
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</div></div>Zoe Khohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00723225486847024937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420635825372891752.post-84911603512841735662011-07-17T08:02:00.000-07:002011-07-17T08:05:11.965-07:00Less shabby, more chic<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">My boyfriend and I have been having a bit of a "desk-off" recently. It started when I bought a small desk from Ikea. He then put his printer on it. So I bought another one, the same style so they would look like one big desk. The idea being that we could both use it, but as we were using it for completely different things, it just didn't work and looked a complete mess.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Whilst scouring eBay in search of something pretty and compact, that would fit in an alcove in our living room, I found this.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And so last week, I went about making it pretty. In the past, most of my restoration jobs have consisted mainly of gold spray paint, this time I was using the grown-up stuff:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I have walked past SNOG in Soho a few times but have never been in...until last night! I think I was drawn in by the pretty lights...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Yummy! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">(they weren't both mine by the way!)</span>Zoe Khohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00723225486847024937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420635825372891752.post-26340400849769691702011-07-06T07:27:00.000-07:002011-07-06T07:27:14.682-07:00What is it with pineapples?<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So this weekend I watched the Wimbledon men's tennis finals for the first time ever (despite living down the road from the stadium). I'm not a fan, but it seemed like a good match. What I was most taken by was the shiny trophy topped with a pineapple!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">What is it with pineapples?</span><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So further reading has taught me that the pineapple is associated with hospitality and is commonly used in the Caribbean as a status symbol of welcome, hospitality and wealth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">So there you go. If you want a welcoming home, add a pineapple!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So I am slightly biased because this is my sister, but I am a big fan of her style, and have been especially impressed by the prints she has been producing most recently. And judging by the interest she has had of late from various independent sources, I think she has a promising career ahead of her!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Here are some examples of her work (most of which can be purchased from her <a href="http://isobelkhoillustration.bigcartel.com/">shop</a>):</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">a display from her degree show</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Moose via </span><a href="http://www.attemptedillustration.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">www.attemptedillustration.blogspot.com</span></a> </td></tr>
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Her Nail Varnish print is one of my favourites, and looks great in my bedroom.</span> <br />
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</div><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">There is lots more to see on her <a href="http://www.isobelkho.co.uk/">site</a> and <a href="http://attemptedillustration.blogspot.com/">blog</a>. </span>Zoe Khohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00723225486847024937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420635825372891752.post-54774656374425023412011-06-12T10:35:00.000-07:002011-06-12T10:53:54.282-07:00Stripe Mania<div class="mobile-photo" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">My picture for <a href="http://pinterest.com/decor8/stripe-mania/">Stripe Mania</a>! A virtual party for bloggers, hosted by <a href="http://decor8blog.com/2011/06/01/stripe-mania/">Decor8</a> author Holly Becker and her friend Igor. Thought it was a bit of fun, and I do wear a lot of stripes so why not?!</span></div><div class="mobile-photo"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cute bow cushion from </span><a href="http://www.habitat.co.uk/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Habitat</span></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Floral and stripes! via </span><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Urban Outfitters</span></a></td></tr>
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</div>Zoe Khohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00723225486847024937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420635825372891752.post-41700452796337910452011-06-06T03:35:00.000-07:002011-06-06T03:44:03.537-07:00T is for turquoise...<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">....and Tiffany's!</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxxAFXaGpg3UYW9qIVI9KCVyhV45Nr9Cdd6vsrTVdg_Taiy5nsSssLkHXNDbr-BPtGKBhqIV53BpkloIpzhEc3ouH8E7VJG1837s1_NqqrpmFj8GMnuvQW1p7jJMmvZLh2J5nMpdPd/s1600/tiffany-box-580cs100809.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxxAFXaGpg3UYW9qIVI9KCVyhV45Nr9Cdd6vsrTVdg_Taiy5nsSssLkHXNDbr-BPtGKBhqIV53BpkloIpzhEc3ouH8E7VJG1837s1_NqqrpmFj8GMnuvQW1p7jJMmvZLh2J5nMpdPd/s400/tiffany-box-580cs100809.jpg" t8="true" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Today I am suffering, not from the mean reds, but from tonsilitus (sad face). Sick days are boring, and to make it a bit more bearable I have been watching ultimate chick flick <em>Breakfast at Tiffany's</em></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">. This has inspired me to dedicate a post to the colour turquoise; Pantone's colour of the year 2010:</span><br />
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<blockquote><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">"Believed to be a protective talisman, a color of deep compassion and healing, and a color of faith and truth, inspired by water and sky... Turquoise represents an escape to many – taking them to a tropical paradise that is pleasant and inviting, even if only a fantasy" <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®)</span></span></span></blockquote>Turquoise is such a bright and positive colour, even in small doses it will freshen up your interior. Just look how it brightens up this black room:<br />
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The turquoise wall is a fabulous backdrop to this eclectic kitchen:<br />
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And I love the contrast created with the turquoise and brown hues in this living room:<br />
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</tbody></table>Inspired? Graham & Green have some lovely pieces which can be used to brighten up your home.<br />
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</tbody></table>Zoe Khohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00723225486847024937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420635825372891752.post-25013511141159178732011-05-30T14:08:00.000-07:002011-05-30T14:08:07.364-07:00I finally have a Bentwood chair<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I have been after a Bentwood chair for ages now and the only ones I could find were very worse for wear. Last week I found one on eBay for a reasonable price, not an original Thonet but it will do for now. I know they are dead common but I just love the simplicity of the style. It was a bit tatty so I've given it a makeover - black and gold to match the other <a href="http://inspirationforzoe.blogspot.com/2011/05/small-changes.html">furniture in the room</a>.<em> </em></span><br />
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