Globe-trotting

With a new year beginning, this month's style tip is a great way to create a fresh look for your home and perhaps inspire some new dreams and ambitions! Think classic maps mixed with aztec inspired prints in earthy linen tones for a timeless and soothing atmosphere.

Zoffany - 'Trade Routes'

Linwood - 'Kilim'

Why not try a feature wall in your dining room in 'Trade routes' by Zoffany, to add a touch of sophistication to the room, or perhaps, for more impact, cover all of the walls in a small study for a sanctuary to escape to. Add window seat cushions in Linwood's 'Kilim' to create a luxurious yet upbeat feel. To really make the most out of this style tip, incorporate finds from holidays or handmade items with a story to tell, creating an eclectic and rich environment. This theme is all about memories and sentiment - so remember to keep it personal to you.

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Personalise it!

Add splashes of bright colour by painting a feature wall or a door to create an exciting mix of pattern and vibrant colour. For a less dramatic change, try covering decorative objects in a map of your favourite holiday destination, try picture frames or vases!

Experiment with:

• Your holiday souvenirs - transform a tea towel into a one off cushion
• A mix of patterns to create a multicultural environment

Sasha Interior's Open Day

Don't forget to pop in and pay us a visit this Saturday:

Sasha Interiors Open Day - 26th November!

Sasha Interiors are welcoming three new fabric companies to our diverse range, and to celebrate we are having an open day on the 26th November (more details to follow.) Please pay us a visit to see the new and exciting ranges!

The three companies are:

Barker and Barker - specialising in bold and delicate woven designs

Jab - sophisticated country style fabrics

Moon and Bronte - traditional yet upbeat fabrics and accessories


Dramatic Elegance 

This month's style tip is all about creating an impact with some dramatic yet sophisticated patterns. Think bold patterns in rich plums and purples to create a stunning environment. This month we will be focussing on Barker and Barker fabrics, coming soon to Sasha Interiors!

Andalucia Strobe - Barker and Barker

Vichy - Barker and Barker

Why not try adding a striking focal point with a pair of floor grazing curtains in Andalucia strobe by Barker and Barker? With its detailed stripes and flashes of colour its sure to draw attention and add the wow factor to any room. Or for a more subtle effect why not try adding a roman blind to your dining room in Vichy by Barker and Barker? With its simplistic organic pattern and silk background, it exudes understated luxury. To really make the most out of this theme, keep the furniture and decorations simple and sleek, allowing all drama to be focussed at the windows. This theme is all about luxury, think sumptuous silks, dimmed lighting and sleek glass. (The above fabric is coming soon to Sasha Interiors, Hereford.)

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Personalise it!

Add subtle touches to make this theme your own; try adding glass bead trims and tie backs to create a sparkling shimmer. Place grand yet simple candles on the table to give a luxurious and relaxing atmosphere.

Experiment with:

• Wrought iron - book ends or a fire basket to give a grand allure
• Black - creating sleek lines

Autumnal Comfort

This month's style tip is about bringing that cosy Autumn feeling into your home and forgetting about the dull days ahead! Think rich oranges, browns and pinks to compliment organic prints.

Harlequin 'Demeter Stripe'

Harlequin 'Nettles'

Why not try warming up your bedroom into a cosy sanctuary, by giving your headboard a new lease of life with 'Demeter Stripe' by Harlequin? With it's powerful yet soothing stripes its sure to give a fun and feminine look to your room. Or, for a more subtle effect, add a decorative throw in 'Nettles' by Harlequin, featuring gentle florals to put you into relaxation mode. To make the most out of this Autumnal theme, why not try a statement rug to create a cosy 'book corner' to curl up in? This theme is all about self indulgence; invest in tactile textures, lashings of cushions and soothing lighting. (All of the above fabric is available from Sasha Interiors, Hereford, and is part of the new Harlequin and Clarissa Hulse 'Kallianthi' collection.)

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Personalise it!


Get creative by pressing golden leaves and creating a feature frame. Decorate your shelves with clusters of handmade earthy ceramics in tones of bronze. Go all out with an elaborate window treatment with a feature blind in foliage patterned fabric and a complimentary set of textured floor length curtains.

Experiment with:

• Feature drawer knobs to update a dull chest of drawers or wardrobe
• Knitted items - cushion covers made from old jumpers or an extravagant rug; something to give that homemade warmth

Sanderson Cushion

Need inspiration for decorative cushions? Take a look at the photo below, made using Sanderson Park Life and Rya fabric from the 50's collection, this cushion is made in two sections with piping cord and covered buttons, with a zip closing at the back. Pop into Sasha Interiors, 12 Bridge Street, to unveil hundreds of combinations and possibilities!

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