Lime & Slate

This month's style tip is all about modernising your room and making an impact with a key colour trend; lime green and slate grey. This colour scheme is sure to give you a burst of energy and a vibrant yet sophisticated feel to your home.

Harlequin Delphine Collection

'Camille'

Harlequin Delphine Collection

'Delphinia'

To add a bold statement to your room why not try the above 'Camille' striped fabric in a sleek blind or long, elegant curtains with eyelet headings? Or, to add a more feminine, soft accent to the room, try 'Delphinia' by Harlequin, with its delicate yet contemporary floral pattern, it will add a sense of calm to the shocking colour scheme.  As an alternative and to make the most out of this style, keep the furniture and flooring neutral and add scatter cushions in checks, stripes and florals to draw attention to this punch of colour and the new Harlequin 'Delphine' range, available from Sasha Interiors, Hereford.

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Personalise it!


Try adding a large slate chalkboard to keep you on track and to add an earthy, natural tone to the room. Make a feature out of large pebbles collected from your holidays and continue this rustic element. If you don't want to commit to a full set of curtains or blind as suggested above, have a go at painting three large canvases in shades of lime and slate to create a temporary feature wall. ( Zoffany paints are available from Sasha Interiors, Hereford.)

Experiment with:

• Splashes of bright pink - try adding fuchsia fabric covered buttons to your cushions or throws
• Glass - adding a new dimension into the colour scheme

Tropical Sunset

This month's style tip focusses on introducing a hint of warming tropical sun into your home and creating a fun and uplifting place to be. Think rusty oranges, reds and cool blues, along with bold, playful patterns.

Harlequin 'Anoushka' collection

Bed throw - 'Bella Stripe'

Behind bed wallpaper - 'Samara'

Sanderson '50's' collection

'Miro'

To add a ray of tropical sun to your room why not try the above 'Samara' wallpaper by Harlequin, with its fun, playful motifs, this wallpaper will brighten up the dullest of rooms. To compliment the wallpaper and add a touch of luxury and texture, try a simple and chic roman blind in 'Bella Stripe' the touch of silk will add an element of sophistication to this playful scheme. If you want to make an impact, go for a feature wall of Sanderson's Miro, these tropical leaves in sultry sunset colours are sure to grab your attention. (All of the above fabric and wallpaper is available from Sasha Interiors, Hereford.)

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Personalise it!

Give old furniture a new lease of life by painting it in your bold and bright colour pallette, don't be shy! (Zoffany paints available from Sasha Interiors, Hereford.) If you're not quite ready to commit to a feature wall, try framing some busy tropical prints without having to be fearful of the results - be as loud as you like!

Experiment with:

• Weaves - to add texture and avoid the room becoming too harsh
• Flowers - bringing the tropics indoors
• White - to bring out the true impact of your new colour scheme

Mood Board Service

Mood board based around Harlequin's 'Anoushka' collection

Take advantage of our complimentary design and mood board service. We can design a scheme around an existing fabric or item, or create a completely fresh style for you home. Home visits are also free of charge, where we can measure, and bring samples and books so that you can see them in the intended environment. Don't forget our free sample service where we are able to have large samples sent directly to your home! All  available at 12 Bridge Street, Hereford.



Taking Flight

This month's style tip will transform your home into an exotic paradise full of colourful birds and extraordinary flowers. Rich teal greens, hot pinks and touches of black will create a luxurious feel to your room of choice.

Zoffany 'Manchu' wallpaper

Harlequin 'Lovara' fabric

Create your paradise with a touch of glamour by using the above 'Manchu' wallpaper by Zoffany; with a hint of metallic, this wallpaper will bring your room to life, as it creates a subtle shimmer. Or for a bolder look, why not try a set of floor grazing curtains in the above 'Lovara' fabric by Harlequin. To get the most of this look, try some elegant, french style, metal furniture painted in a pale or metallic colour. (All of the above fabric and wallpaper is available from Sasha Interiors, Hereford.)

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Personalise it!

Create a feature out of some twig like branches; spray them gold and arrange in a sleek vase for a clean yet effective look. Continue the theme onto bare walls by using Rococo style picture frames or an extravagant mirror.

Experiment with:

• A luxurious rug - continuing the rich colour onto the floor
• Light fittings - to really make that metallic wallpaper shimmer!

Nautical simplicity

This month's style tip focusses on bringing an ocean breeze into your home. Try shades of soothing blues and natural hessians to give a cool yet cozy feel to your room.

Baker lifestyle - Beachcomber collection

Sanderson - 'Netherfield stripe'

Create a combination of quirky nautical patterns, like seashells in the Baker Lifestyle Beachcomber collection, and elegant stripes, such as Sanderson's 'Netherfield stripe' to bring a fun yet sophisticated atmosphere to your room. Use distressed white or wicker furniture to create that summer day vibe. Commit to the full look with some blue and white patterned tiles - perfect for adding a handmade feel. (All of the above fabric is available from Sasha Interiors, Hereford.)

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Personalise it!


Add a rustic touch by creating features out of shells collected from your holidays and twigs in tall elegant jars, or even small pieces of driftwood. Continue the theme onto the floor by having hessian rugs or neutral coloured honeycomb carpets.

Experiment with:

• Dashes of red, lifting and adding energy to the room
• Natural rope - to peg photos and reminders to

One scoop or two?

This month's style tip focusses on an array of ice cream pastels with an added kick. Go for powder blues and pinks with dashes of cream and lemon yellow to welcome in a touch of uplifting sunshine.

Harlequin Identity - 'Lampshades'

Harlequin Identity - 'Eternal'

Why not try a statement patterned wall like the above designs by Harlequin? Go for a powerful punch of the magenta 'Eternal' with white or cream furniture to give it a sense of calm, or go for the more subtle bubblegum 'Lampshades' to create a contemporary, quirky room, and echo the bold shapes in your furniture choices. Try the full gelato look with ice cream striped throws or furniture. (All of the above wallpaper is available from Sasha Interiors, Hereford)

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Personalise it!

Paint radiators and boring wardrobes in cute pastel shades to add a handmade contrasting look to your walls. Simple rugs will bring life and comfort to white floorboards, and why not get some extra detail in by adding pleated lampshades and waffle cone ruffles to your accessories, creating a tactile environment good enough to eat!

Experiment with:

• Touches of black - giving an edge to this sweet style
• Wooden ornaments to bring the contemporary feel down to earth

The natural world

This month's style tip is all about the familiarity and security of the natural world. Bring the outside in with calming birds, flowers and clouds. Think elegant, simple and fresh.

Sanderson - 'Swallows'

Harlequin - 'Arkona'

Add a breath of fresh air to your room with serene greens and blues. Why not try some floor length curtains like the above in Sanderson's 'Swallows' to add a touch of elegance. Or go for a statement piece of furniture like the above chair in Harlequin's 'Arkona.' The simple curved lines of this chair give a soft and flowing vibe to the room. (All of the above fabric is available from Sasha Interiors, Hereford.)

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Personalise it!

Why not add piping to the edges of cushions or furniture to make those curved lines sleek and sophisticated? Add scented candles and flowers to give a serene atmosphere. Or, to really make the most of this style tip, try some accessories, such as footstools and cushions in coordinating fabrics to push the comfort of your room to the maximum.

Experiment with:

• Silver and mirrored surfaces - adding a sparkle and touch of glamour to the natural world
• Rugs - giving a luxurious edge to your sanctuary