Retro Metro - Karl Fradgley - Interior Designer & Colour Consultant

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Christmas Decorations - Back to Basics

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

Decoration trends veer just like fashion and this year its all back to basics. Organic colours with the main focus being reds and greens. Lots of candles and lots of sparkle is introduced using tiny twinkling lights and splashes of gold.

 

Table decorations are all about natural plants with berries and feathers all in rich reds with spicy chunky candles to create a warm glow. Crystal will enhance the sparkle of candle light.

        

This Christmas ditch the tinsel in favour of Garlands and Red Bows tied to your tree. 

                   

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Theme Your Scheme

Monday, August 25th, 2008

Scatter Cushions are a great way to update a scheme in an inexpensive but hugely successful way.
Neutral schemes can be brought to life by injecting splashes of colour in your soft furnishing accessories.
pick out your accent in some flowers
The key to a good cushion arrangement is to mix pattern but work within a set of colours. Mix shapes and sizes too.
a selection of shapes in your cushions will add interest

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Geometric Prints are all the rage

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

70's Retro is in.

Geometric prints have taken over from florals and Art Deco themes to become the next big thing in wallpaper.

Limes and Yellow Greens are the perfect colour

gorgeous limes and yellows add zing to a retro theme

For those a little more adventurous combine a touch of Pink with some Orange or Yellows and Greys - a classic and quite timeless combination.

 

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