Pantone Colour for 2018 - Ultra Violet

World colour authority, Pantone have announced Ultra Violet 18-3838 as the colour for 2018. 

Described by Pantone as 'a dramatically provocative and thoughtful shade'.  The shade is a blue based purple that is often associated with opulence and regal royalty and is tipped to be a huge fashion trend here for the coming Autumn & Winter.

While the colour announcement often influences fashion, accessories, homewares and cosmetic trends, it also means much more then 'what's trending' in design. There are often social and political messages embedded in Pantone's colour of the year, as in previous years they have been symbolic of sustainability, the environment and the celebration of the rise of gender fluidity and this time is no different. Purple has long stood for sisterhood and solidarity in the struggle for women's rights and it was the symbolic colour chosen by the suffragettes who campaigned for women's right to vote in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Enjoy adding a little bit of Ultra Violet to your life this year.... here are some of our favourites.

How to get the most out of your initial consultation with an Interior Decorator

You may have a vision for your home, but an interior decorator can help you bring it to life, taking into consideration space planning, furniture placement and colour.

A trained eye and a creative mind-set allow for developing solutions that you might never have imagined, and attention to detail will transform your space into a home that looks pulled together and works for you.

Tips on how to get the most out of your time with an interior decorator:

·       Keep a record of all the things you love – create a folder of tear sheets and photos of items and styles that appeal to you or create a Pinterest page / Houzz Ideasbook. All these things that you love will form a basis for the Decorator to build around.

·       Rather any information about your property, floor plans or drawings

·       Think about your budget and timings - this is important as it gives the Decorator a good understanding of what is required, possible and achievable.

·       Create a brief – make a list of your “must haves” and “nice to haves”, identify the functional things that are important to your home and family, and identify what your objectives are for undertaking the project.

Once you have met the Interior Decorator in your home, and you have provided them with a brief, the Decorator can go away and build a concept and scope of works.

Start the process now.

Round coffee tables

When you are next considering a coffee table purchase don’t rule out a round or oval one.  Their curves can soften a room and create a contrast against the rigid and linear angles of the room and other furniture pieces and as they have no edges they are great for homes with young kids. There are many around and not hard to find in all different sizes and to suit many styles.  

Here are some pics

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Source  Interior Minotti Anderso Line designed by Rodolfo Dordoni