Design Decoded: how to solve common interiors issues
This week we are looking at rooms that have successfully addressed challenges like awkward angles, pillars, storage, and zoning. Come and see what you could do.
While annual house-selling season starts in earnest this month and the upcoming UK bank holidays are reckoned to be the busiest for DIYers, it’s also quiet as the schools are on holiday as I write, so rather than focusing on one property this week, I thought we would look at a series of rooms with ideas that might provide inspiration and ideas for any issues in your own homes – whether awkward angles (my own particular bugbear) storage, zoning, or odd features that you can’t hide.
As usual they appear in no particular order – just the way I found them – but all have one thing that really makes a difference to the room, whether it’s a storage solution, a decorative idea or a problem solved, so grab a coffee (and a biscuit – it’s school holidays) and come on in with me.
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Right, the first room is all about ZONING…
Now while the window is incredible I’m going to say ignore that – unless you have a similar one and are wondering about curtains (linen panels from La Redoute come in really long lengths) – as this is about zoning and working a colour palette, something which more of us can relate to. It’s also about being bold with your decisions because – true fact – backing down leads to regrets.
I have lost count of the number of times I have spoken to people whose instinct was for a strong colour, a veined marble, or a dynamic pattern – and they talk themselves out of it only to rue their decision a few months down the line. Hold strong to your ideas and have the courage of your convictions. Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk, we will now return to zoning.