Main House Ideas

wooden worktop with sink drainage

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Upcycle a Welsh dresser A sturdy Welsh dresser was a staple in many households in our grandmothers’ day. These days, dark wood antique dressers are finding a new lease of life as the trend for upcycling takes hold and they are repainted in an array of colours. Look out for vintage Blue Willow, Wedgwood and Royal Crown Derby china, plus various Royal Jubilee plates to complete the look. See 10 ways to create a stylish dresser display

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love the wicker weave pattern

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rediscover the rocking chair

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jesse's granny chic blanket

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Leave wood natural Contemporary designs often focus on stripped-back décor, with lots of bare walls and minimal accessories. If you’re a fan of this style but want to retain an overall feeling of warmth, swap some of your painted furniture or high-gloss finishes for natural timber pieces. Furniture with a matt finish (look for soaped or waxed wood) and natural grain will ground a modern scheme and stop it feeling sterile

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hese pendant lights are made of tactile textured glass in an irregular shape that contrasts with the angular furniture and minimal kitchen. They also introduce a hint of shine, while the rest of the space is matt. Tiny details like this keep a contemporary scheme from feeling flat.

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Dropped ceiling with inset lighting hides artex

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new build = blank slate. Pick a palette from a painting

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furnish and accessorise the room using the same colour scheme as Helens rug. Don’t forget to add small doses of accent colours to avoid the space becoming too bland. The shots of dark wood in this room offset the blue, grey and white scheme.

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silver grey and white for main kitchen?

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