Hot seat

I love the look of red chairs or bar stools in a kitchen area, they’re a great way to add a burst of colour and warmth to a room which is often decorated in more neutral tones. Dining chairs or stools aren’t large or ostentatious pieces of furniture, and so a pop of crimson is not going to overpower the space.

The colour red is also an appetite stimulant, so it’s fitting that it be used in an area where people are likely to have headed to find food (rather than in a bedroom or living area where you have perhaps gone to avoid the fridge!).

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Timber accents in the home

The addition of timber accents to a room is definitely back in vogue. However, unlike in the 70s and 80s this time around it is being used in a modern, softened-industrial style, especially when used in contrast with materials such as metal, glass, concrete or stone, combined with neutral blacks, whites, and dark greys.

A staple in Scandinavian interiors, the beauty of natural wood is a great way to add an element of warmth to rooms which are traditionally more functional, ie kitchens, bathrooms, and laundries. That being said, it works just as well in living areas or bedrooms of a modern home via shelving or architectural elements.

Whether you’re looking to make an impact with a feature wall or ceiling, or to just add a hint with a benchtop, cupboard door, or shelving unit, timber is a fantastic way to create a completely unique feature. By making sure that you use FSC Certified or reclaimed/recycled wood you will also be doing your part for sustainability, ensuring your home is more eco-chic than ever!

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Cop That!

Copper is definitely the metal of the moment, with more stylish choices than ever when it comes to home decor. Today’s copper homeware options have vastly expanded in terms of design – no longer just used in the the earthy, tribal style of the past; the metal’s pinky-orange shine is now emphasised through the use of fluid shapes which catch the light from all angles. It also looks fantastic with both gold and silver, making it easy to incorporate into existing settings.

With so many coppery appliance and decorative options now available, it looks set to overtake stainless steel as the go-to metallic accent.

1 – Comet Pendant light, 2 – Tom Dixon Void light, 3 – Tom Dixon Step light, 4 – Double bowl copper kitchen sink, 5 – West Elm Copper Top Pump + Pour soap dispenser, 6 – Kitchenaid Custom Metallic Series, 7 – Tom Dixon cast mini Jack doorstop/paperweight, 8 – Old Dutch Decor wine cooler, 9 – Tom Dixon Scent ‘London’ candle, 10 – Sambonet H-Art copper flatware, 11 – Jaime Hayon copper Grid vase, 12 – Frigo Design’s copper appliance panels, 13 – Van Heesch Design Copper Bike, 14 – Blue Star  Precious Metals Collection in Infused Copper 36″ Gas Range, 15 – Old Dutch Decor ice bucket with tongs, 16 – YLiving Real Good chair in copper