Inspiration - Empty Fireplaces

Today I got a query from my fellow architect friend and blogger, Lou at Domestic Scene. She was wondering what to do with her empty fireplace now that winter is (supposedly) over. Wood or candles? I prefered the wood option. Then I did a bit of research and found some other options. Maybe coral and shells suit the 'summer' idea more? Have fun, Lou.

New Work - Soft Furnishings & Details

Following on from the 'Before and After' postings - here are the new soft furnishings and details from this job. The client is particularly fond of Robins Egg Blue so we used this as the main palette for the fabrics chosen. We used contrast piping on the existing old style furniture and the cushions to create contrast and give a nice crisp edge.

For the cushions, we used a range of textures, like velvet and moire (watermarking) and soft French-influenced patterns for interest.

Photos by Charlotte Minty.