» Interiors: A Clean Start
Latest Interiors on the 2009 trend for simplicity
in bathroom design
If 2009 sees you wiping the slate clean and starting again, you’re not alone. As the New Year commences a handful of themes look set to dominate interiors this year and, as many of us tighten our belts, a certain pared-down aesthetic is taking hold. Bathroom design will be significantly affected by the 2009 sea change, as consumers move away from hi-tech home spas in search of a simpler life.
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Emma says: Decorating the house at this time of year is one of my favourite things. Here are a few ideas to make your dining table look amazing on a limited budget. Decide on a colour theme and stick to it. Firstly candles are a very cheap way to transform a room because of the ambience they create. Use them on the table with gorgeous candlesticks (£25). For a centre piece why not fill a tall vase or bowl with baubles (from £1). You can also extend this idea around the house by having vases or bowls full of brightly wrapped sweets. Lastly, ribbon (from 55p per metre) is just perfect for a cheap version of napkin holders, just tie a bow around each one and voila!
Nick says: As regular readers will know, I am a big fan of our more modern collections such as our designer replica chairs. One of these, which I think will suit both your criteria and budget, is our Bertoia-style net chair priced at £139. This chair was originally designed in the early 1950s by Italian born sculptor Harry Bertoia (he studied at the Cranbrook Academy of Art where he encountered Walter Gropius, Edmund N. Bacon and Ray and Charles Eames).The chair is surprisingly comfortable and striking – its delicate appearance belies its strength and durability. Bertoia said of his design “If you look at these chairs, they are mainly made of air, like sculpture. Space passes right through them.“
