Over the years more and more emphasise has been placed on creating comfortable outdoor areas to enjoy with our family and friends. Gone are the rigid deck chairs and wooden benches and in their place, large oversized sofas and corner units piled high with soft and fluffy cushions, accessorised with many a twinkling light and an abundance of candles! And now in 2017, this is set to go up a gear even …
Spring has well and truly sprung and the sweet smell of warm sunny days can be sensed on the horizon. And with this comes the need for many of us to start injecting this warmth into our home. Tropical trends have long been the go to design for injecting warmth into our home. Bright coloured paint either as a feature wall or a complete overhaul, alongside funky fabrics and perfect patterns to adorn …
I’m very excited to share with you Pantone’s colour trend predictions for spring 2017, which are usually spot on. In fact, last year one of their predictions – rose quartz – was seen almost everywhere from fashion and jewellery, to furniture and furnishings. This year the tone of the top 10 is somewhat earthy and natural with a distinctly green feel, but it is the inclusion of three varieties of bl …
A good sized window on the staircase can turn a dark and sometimes dingy space into a light-filled entrance to your home. Add in some fabulous window dressing and you’ve got a wonderful first impression for visitors. But these hall windows are difficult to get to – which can make for an interesting time when it comes to installation. Accessing a window on the stairs to hang curtains, pelmets and …
I had a fantastic trip to the Decorex, the Interior Design Exhibition this week and thought it might be useful to do a quick update on some of the fabulous things I saw and the new trends that will doubtless be winging their way into our homes very soon. First up, contrasting upholstery. This is a really good way to incorporate some of the really bright, bold and colourful prints without overwhelmi …
Here at Josie’s Furnishings Studio, we’ve been passionate about soft furnishings since 1981. During that time we’ve worked with customers in homes and offices across London and the South East.