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We currently find ourselves at various stages of completion in our home....I spent a day looking for Victorian fireplaces last week in order to finally finish our living room, which is almost done apart from a couple of coats of paint.
The loft conversion will, fingers crossed, begin at the beginning of January.
A new kitchen of some sort, probably not the planned extension though, will hopefully begin in the spring.
I've been working this year with wallpaper manufacturer Graham & Brown, discusssing & exploring various design trends....this month I am focusing on the "industrial trend".If you had told me about five years ago, that I would be considering incorporating elements of this trend into my home, I probably wouldn't have believed you since it can seem harsh & cold, not generally the look I go for in my home.
But industrial can mean all kinds of things....it can be a stripped back simplicity, greys & dark blues, possibly a neutral palette. Metallic shades, wallpaper & lighting - all of which I love.
It can mean turning industrial objects such as copper piping, wire or bare lightbulbs into the most fantastic every day items, things of beauty, functional items which both fit in seamlessly & create a talking point.
For the loft I am hoping to leave the walls at either end of the room as exposed brick which I can then paint white, it's an industrial look that I love.
Our hallway will feature various shades of gray which I've chosen from the Graham & Brown website, they have a fabulous choice...I love gray since it can create so many different moods, be it industrial, Scandi-chic or just simple elegance.
Our house is Victorian so some rooms need to be cosy & warm....I found two beautiful fireplaces at auction, they arrived yesterday & I am already loving the difference that the cast iron makes, it adds a very different quality to the feel of the room.
I am thinking of interesting industrial style lighting in the kitchen, it will probably be the most modern space in the house, with a large glass wall, white units & plenty of stainless steel.
As with any design trend, it's about adapting it to your own environment....is the industrial look your cup of tea?
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This post is written as part of an ongoing collaboration with Graham & Brown, all thoughts, opinions & words are my own.