I love this quote by William Morris & I really wish I could apply it to my home as it's always just so crammed full of, well, just stuff. I long to have a home where every single thing has a place to live, somewhere to be put away but you know, I have 3 children....and a husband....it just doesn't work!! But this year I am determined to re-jig my house to make it work much better for everyone - but mainly me, so I don't want to cry in despair every time I look around!
I get severe Instagram & Pinterest envy looking at some of the beautiful homes around & even though for as long as I can remember, I've never liked white in the home as I've found it too cold, at the moment, I'm really loving it, especially when teamed with pale grey. This sudden love of grey & white has really shocked me as I've always decorated in really warm earthy tones but after seeing some of the photos on t'internet, I've realised that this palette can also look cosy - and that I'm going to be re-decorating a lot this year......
Here's some of my favourite Pinterest looks at the moment.
Offtt, so lovely....
I've definitely decided to do Alfie's bedroom in grey with white & mustard accents but it won't be done until summer as one wall needs replastering. The girls' bathroom needs updating too so I'm veering towards all white - although they really want godawful sparkly bright fuchsia pink & lime! Erm, no sorry girls, that's just not going to happen!!
The whole exterior of our house has to be rendered this year in order to have the extension signed off & we've always said it would be white with pale grey cladding & front door so that's a good start!
What do you think of these colours? Could you live with them or are you more a warm palette person?
Love that post so tired looking at clothes lovely to beinspired by some interiors from www.catwalkschoolgates.com
ReplyDeleteI'm really getting back into interiors again at the moment, there's so much on Pinterest to lust after! X
DeleteI usually go for warm colours Sarah but have to say I do like these rooms, they're calming aren't they? And if it makes you feel better, my house is crammed full of stuff too - so much stuff! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenny, that DOES make me feel better! ;). I really do love the look of them...I'm just unsure I could live with long term hence starting with my son's room! X
DeleteI'm definiteky more of a warm palette but I visited my step daughter today in her new house, which is all greys, and I loved it! I'm trying to decide on our lounge colours at the moment as well be redecorating this year but I just can't decide. I love neutrals but I think some colour would be great too. Just worry I'll get bored of it. Lynne xx
ReplyDeleteThat's what worried me too Lynne! My friend has told me she wants to redecorate her living room in grey so I'll help her do that & see what that looks like first!! ;) x
DeleteGorgeous inspiration Sarah! My home is various shades of grey but I'm dressing it with bold colours too! x
ReplyDeleteIt's just not been a colour on my radar - ever - but I really love it now for home & clothes. It's currently on my nails too, lol!! ;) x
DeleteI totally agree with that quote, Sarah. What's the point of keeping something that you don't have strong feelings for? And it's especially true for homeowners. Which is why it's crucial to take your time when planning a house makeover. In any case, the inspirations you're gunning for all look wonderful, and I hope you keep us posted with the updates. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteBenny Daniel @ Finlay Brewer
I will, as & when we get around to doing things! Thanks for reading :)
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