It’s Autumn and now is the perfect time to refresh your home with some easy stylish updates.
By Anne Marie Hillan @lock.downhouse
This edition we show you how to rejuvenate your living space with five simple but effective changes. Even better, these changes can be achieved by shopping from your favourite local West End small businesses. Bespoke cushions, curtains and blinds, table lamps, ornamental statues, side tables, and wall clocks can transform your home into a haven of comfort and style. So here are five top ideas for refreshing your home this autumn.
1. Go for bespoke curtains, blinds, and cushions with Little Plum Production
There is nothing quite like the charm of custom-made soft furnishings. Imagine sinking into your sofa at the end of a busy day surrounded by cushions tailored exactly to your decor, or pulling back luxurious, handcrafted curtains each morning. Jasna at Little Plum Production can make this dream a reality. Jasna offers a bespoke service making curtains, blinds, cushions, window seat pads, lamp shades and more – to your exact specifications. In our West End homes, many with bay windows, high ceilings and unusual window sizes, this is a fantastic local service. You can supply your fabrics or pick from a selection.
There is no easier way to transform a room than by hanging fresh curtains or blinds, or dressing a window seat with a new pad and cushions. With Jasna’s help it an easy way to refresh your space. Jasna does not have a shop and there are no ready-made items available. Simply message Jasna to make an appointment and start the easy process.
2. Light up your room with table lamps from the The Nancy Smillie Shop
The Nancy Smillie Shop is a West End favourite packed full of gorgeous furniture, cushions, throws, and decorative objects. But for this edition we’ll focus on table lamps.
A well-chosen table lamp is so much more than just a source of light – it is a statement piece. Whether you prefer something sleek and modern or vintage inspired, The Nancy Smillie shop has an array of options that can fit your style.
The image above shows the Eztel Green Lamp with its fabulous textured base and statement shade – in that fabulous olive green. This lamp does not just illuminate the space but also adds warmth and real character. Some interior stylists recommend as many as 10 lamps or light sources for a living room to cast shadows and create mood. Now 10 may feel like too many for you but certainly the addition of some statement table lamps can create a beautiful mellow ambience. It’s such an effortless way to give a room a different vibe without the need for a complete overhaul.
3. Elevate your space with ornamental statues from SPiRiTO
Small decorative pieces can make an enormous impact. Vases and ornamental statues are perfect for adding personality and flair to your console and side tables. Think quirky animals, abstract forms or elegant figures – the possibilities are endless.
In SPiRiTO at Broomhill they have a selection of ornamental figures from the Abigail Ahern collection as well as a range of gorgeous vases. This seated female figure is the Vera statue.
4. Add interest with fabulous side tables from The Store Interiors
Side tables are the unsung heroes of home décor. They provide both functionality and style, offering a place to sit your Westender Magazine and set your coffee. They will also compliment that new lamp or decorative sculpture that you are now considering buying! The Store Interiors offer side and console tables in a variety of materials and finishes, from rustic wood to polished metal.
If your room is full of square and rectangular wooden tables and furniture, consider adding interest with circular side tables or tables with a different surface and texture. These Fotini Side tables, opposite, are particularly effective underneath the round mirror. It is that contrast of shapes and texture that creates the interest.
5. Time for a final room refresh with clocks from Hyndland Home
Who knew telling time could be so stylish? Clocks are making a comeback. From minimalist metal clocks to ornate, vintage-inspired pieces, there is something for every taste. I love this black faced Bloomsbury clock available from Hyndland Home. Fabulous on the wall, but how amazing does it look as a decorative but practical piece in this shelf arrangement? If you are not familiar with Instagram, you may not be familiar with the idea of a shelfie – yup, you got it, it’s a picture of your shelf arrangement.
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