Hippy Chic

Do you use Pinterest? Its an amazing tool for us creative (forgetful) sorts in particular - not just as a place to keep things we spot but its full of inspiration, admiration & revelations galore!
Its so addictive Ive had to restrict the amount of time I allow myself on it, otherwise I could be there all day! It was when I checked in to Pinterest this week that I noticed that the whole of my feed had a definite boho vibe going on! As Pinterest shows you stuff based on boards that you follow or things you've already pinned - its quite evident that the anticipation of summer holidays and imminent festival season is definitely on my mind at the moment!

These interior shots were just 3 of many I could have chosen but I think they each embrace that laid back, eclectic style really well. 

While the beauty of this look is that almost anything goes, if you dissect the images you can see they each have similarities and a few notable key points. The room composition is naturally informal; theres plenty of interest created through differing heights - hanging chairs & planters for example and general layering is key. Leathers and fibres are natural colours; fabrics are either natural (sheepskin) or have a handmade quality - think embroidery/macramé etc; an obligatory pouffe of course and plenty of lush air cleaning greenery.

Todays board contains a selection of pieces that will work independently within your existing interior or all together as a whole Hippy Chic look......

Sources & Links (clockwise from bottom left)
Moroccan Tan Leather Pouffe from Cuckooland

Hurricane Diamond Vase from White Mint

Faux Mongolian Fur Cushion from George

Celia Small Woodblock from Monsoon

Hanging Swing Chair from Rockett St George

Floral Print from Howkapow

End Grain Coffee Table from West Elm

Sheepskin Throw from The Organic Sheep

Fiesta Embroidered Cushion from Bombay Duck

If you have any queries, sugestions or just fancy communicating, as always, please feel free to leave any comments below, or drop me a line directly in the box to the right & I promise to get back to you!

Unwind

So, avocado and peach suites are out, right?
Totally agree! And there's nothing sharper or more fail-safe than than an all white combo. There are an abundance of differing styles available that work every time, each becoming timeless classics that will fit into any scheme without issue.

However, there are other options!

I've designed this bathroom with two things in mind - the recent leaning towards greenery & botanics PLUS the ongoing trend for taking personal time-out for self care.

I've moved right away from the slick, clinical polished white that we ordinarily refer to when we talk bathrooms. I spotted this bath (that beautiful black, layered structure in the centre is a stone composite bath, you can actually bathe in it!) and it was just perfect for this latest scheme - Unwind.

There's no better antidote to stress than to get back in touch with nature and so I've created the bathroom from an amalgamation of natural textures and materials to stimulate the physical senses and soothe the soul.

Warm timber flooring and smooth pebbles underfoot; slate walls; dark stone basin & bath and plenty of lush greenery (its everywhere at the moment!) If your'e green fingered go for the real deal, if not there are some amazing faux plants available these days, like this fabulous bamboo screen from RSG - so go ahead and just fake it! Ive kept the colour scheme deliberately dark so it encourages the brain to slow down and the body to relax at any time of the day.

At the very least, every bathing experience should gently address each of the senses -

• Steamy hot water - Touch ☑
• Soft, low lighting options - Sight ☑
• Music - Sound ☑
• Something that smells divine, like one of these amazing, customised bath soaks from The Bathory - Smell ☑
• And a last but not least a glass of whatever takes your fancy, purely to tick the box of course! - Taste ☑

What's your favourite way to unwind? Any questions/ comments/ suggestions/ chit chat - please feel free to leave them in the comments below or contact me direct. Cant wait to hear from you!

Sources (clockwise from top left)
Copper & Black Candlestick from Hutsly

Ragrund Towel Rack Chair from Ikea

Slate Wall Mosaic tiles available from most tile suppliers
Copper bathroom fittings from Livinghouse.co.uk

Cocoon Shadow Granite Basin from Living Roc

Teak timber flooring available from most flooring suppliers

Customised Bath Soaks from The Bathory

Faux Standing Bamboo Screen from Rockett St George

River Pebble floor tiles available from most tile suppliers

Harmony Round Bath from Apaiser

A Design For Life

As a Designer, sometimes inspiration just strikes and you cant help but run with it - todays board materialised from one of those moments!

I accidentally stumbled across the image of the beautiful sideboard I've featured whilst looking for something totally different. I pinned it instantly - knowing full well it was exactly the right partner for the equally epic West Elm sofa Id already earmarked a couple of weeks ago. With two strong pieces decided, the rest of the design just fell into place.

I'm aware that quite often anything related to 'interior design' tends to err towards the female of the species but, from both personal and professional experience, I know that blokes do have an opinion on it and the ones that go down that professional route are generally red hot at it! So here's one with the guys in mind,  A Design For Life.

I've used a few industrial touches to balance out the slick lines of the furniture. The saw-burnt reclaimed timber flooring, the distressed leather of the punch bag and the rough surface of the concrete planter give balance to the overall effect.

Often we think a look is determined via a 'colour scheme' but in this instance the design is held together through the repetitive use of 3 main materials - timber, leather and concrete.

Choose some statement art work that reflects your own taste and yes, despite being the nemesis of many a man, I actually went and added cushions.
They are Star Wars graphics though so I think I might just get away with it!

Sources & links (clockwise from top left)

Concrete & Brass Lamp from Graham & Green

Double Trouble Canvas by Bitten London

Round Hanging Mirror from John Lewis

ES Sideboard by AFID Design

Brooklyn Leather Sofa from West Elm

Jake Tripod Table from Johnny Moustache

Concrete Planter from Whosit & Whatsit

Reclaimed Oak Flooring from Trunk Reclaimed

Timothy Oulton Punch Bag from Barker & Stonehouse

Star Wars Cushions from Whosit & Whatsit

Drop me a line or leave me a comment and let me know what you think!