Interior Designer in Brighton, Hove & London / BIID-Registered So, let me tell you about how I became a Brighton Interior designer…. Want to know more about Brighton interior design Melanie Barnes? Well you’re in the right place! I’ve always had a passion for design. As a teenager, I loved putting outfits together – mixing…
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Case Study: From dark gloomy old unwelcoming house, to chic inviting modern Georgian period home Project duration: Approximately 8 months Interior Design project location: Central Brighton seafront Georgian townhouse Project overview: Period property interior design project This project was all about creating a wam inviting space for a couple newly relocated from London, into one…
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Want to create that relaxed beachy holiday feeling at home? Here’s how…! love & light Allowing plenty of natural light and sunshine into your home is vital to recreate that holiday feeling! Mirrors are a great way to bounce natural light and create a feeling of breezy sunshine days. warm up your home! Warm tones…
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Green is one of the easiest and most versatile colours to work with! Sitting at the centre of the colour wheel, it can combine with both warm and cooler shades. Greens with a blue base look great with soft chalky tones for a calming effect. Greens with a yellow undertone (eg, olive) ooze warmth when…
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Want to update your room but don’t have the time? Would you like some budget friendly ideas to add colour or refresh your living space? If yes, welcome to the wonderful world of the ‘mini makeover’. Weekend interior updates to overhaul your living space and transform your room… add a wall of style! Forget the…
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Although the ubiquitous feature wall has long fallen out of favour, all hail its return! A few years ago, it seemed anyone with a plain alcove or mantle wall was adding snazzy wallpaper to it. As fashions change, wallpaper soon shifted back from one wall to all four again. However, I think a feature…
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Move over streamlined simplicity! ‘More is more’ as maximalism has made its way from the catwalk and into our homes… and its here to stay! Time to embrace maximalism! ⚡ let it clash! These days we are generally more confident about mixing colours and patterns. Consider the rise of shimmering velvets, opulent floral rugs, wallpapers…
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If you are looking to add more space in your home, a loft conversion may be the answer. Not sure how to go about planning…? Here are some questions to consider when planning your loft conversion, before jumping in… 🧐 head for heights One of the first things to check is whether you have enough…
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want to turn your spare bedroom into a bathroom? Rethink your spare room by transforming it into the Zen bathroom of dreams! Here are some things to consider before you get started…. do you need permission? Unlikely, unless you’re extending your home or altering the exterior in some way. However, if you live in a…
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how to create an entrance in your hallway! I often think the hallway sets the whole tone for the home so here are some tips to create a grand entrance. 🎨 colour blocks Colour blocking is a great way to add colour to a hallway. For example, use a different colour above and below the…
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