Love your inspo-laden scrolls through social media but keep getting stuck on the practicalities? Our West End interior stores have you covered finds Anne Marie Hillan.
Recreate This Award-Winning Look with Local Finds
Have you ever spotted a beautifully styled room online and thought, I wish I could have that in my home? I wish I could recreate that colour scheme! The good news? You absolutely can – and even better, you can do it while supporting the West End’s incredible local interior businesses – Style your interiors like Instagram, right here from your West End!
I was thinking of spring yellows and how to use them in todays homes when I came across this award-winning image from Craig & Rose Paints. Now this caught my imagination as Craig and Rose have been manufacturing quality paints in Scotland since 1829 and they have a branch in the heart of the West End on Byres Road. Their paint has long been inspiring interior lovers everywhere. So I thought lets use this image for inspiration – lets see what we can do to recreate this image while only using West End stores.
Step One: The Perfect Paint
So how do we style our interiors like Instagram?
Our inspiration image features a colour palette of Lucienne Olive, Craig & Rose’s 2024 Award-Winning colour, paired with Jarosite, a rich, golden yellow. The sophisticated look is fresh and perfect for our West End high-ceiling tenement flats and houses, but look equally striking in a modern property. The deep olive walls are elegant, while the Jarosite ceiling and accents are such an effective contrast. It’s a colour combination that feels timeless yet bold. I absolutely love that yellow ceiling! We are so lucky to have a Craig and Rose branch locally where they can advise you in-person regarding paint prep, finishes and all the incredible colours and colour combinations! Give them a visit. They have such friendly and helpful staff and the most wonderful paint products.
Step Two: The Statement Chair and Coffee Tables
Once your colour palette is set, it’s time to bring in beautiful furniture. And Basus, the newly opened furniture and lifestyle store on Hyndland Road, has the perfect pieces.
Their Agala Chair in Ochre is a showstopper. The ochre hue echoes the Jarosite ceiling in the Craig & Rose image, making it the ideal centrepiece for your living space. Pair it with the Shoreden nest of tables and you have the perfect furniture for our room. Basus is an exciting addition to the West End interiors scene, offering not just furniture but also lighting, prints, and stylish accessories. There are two full floors of amazing furniture and homeware in Basus so be sure to visit if you’re looking for a spring refresh for your home.
Step Three: A Luxurious Rug
To bring texture and warmth to the room, look no further than Niki Jones Home at Kelvinbridge where you’ll find this 100% New Zealand Wool Krakow Rug with its yellow tones (overleaf). This rich, deep-hued rug provides the perfect contrast to the olive walls while reinforcing the Jarosite yellow accent colour. A well-chosen rug like this ties the entire room together, adding a sense of luxury and comfort underfoot. All Niki Jones rugs are designed by Niki Jones and produced under the GoodWeave label ensuring no child, bonded or forced labour was used in the production of the rugs. So these rugs are ethically made and of the highest quality. The shop on Great Western Road is so worth a visit. The shop is so beautifully styled it’s a place of inspiration in itself!
Step Four: A Cosy Must-Have Throw
No room is complete without cosy layers and the Nancy Smillie Shop on Cresswell Lane is the place to go for high-quality textiles. Their wool throws are a must-have, offering warmth, texture, and effortless style. Choose one in a golden yellow shade to drape over your chair, reinforcing the rich, layered look. A beautiful throw like this not only adds comfort but also helps tie the colour scheme together. Nancy Smillie has a full range of throws as well as furniture, ceramics, lighting and homeware and is always worth a visit when looking for inspiration.
Step Five: The Finishing Touches
For those looking to refine their space with bespoke elements, Home + Interiors is a must-visit. This Interior Design shop and studio opened last year on Byres Road and whether you need luxury cushions, made-to-order curtains, or expert design advice, they offer everything to elevate your home. Their fabric selection is extensive, making it easy to find the perfect material for custom blinds or curtains that perfectly match this colour scheme. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, their expert team can even help design your entire space. These amazing fabrics are from Maison Objet and Homes + Interiors Glasgow offer a full curtain and blind design and make-up service
So there we have it – this beautiful image can be recreated using only our local West End interior stores. And the benefit of shopping locally? Well you will get a personalised service from local store owners who are passionate about interiors and can offer expert advice. Plus, you’ll be supporting our own community. So, next time you see a beautifully styled interior online, remember – you don’t have to look far to recreate it, shop locally in the West End and your dream space is closer than you think.
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