“Greenery” brings the natural world into everyday life. Pantone has described this year’s 2017 Colour of the Year “Greenery” as a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade illustrative of flourishing foliage and the lushness of the great outdoors. www.pantone.com Greenery by Oscar de la Renta Born in the Dominian Republic Oscar de la Renta was a world-renowned fashion designer, revered for his couture-like ready-to-wear collections that have provided many a show-stopping moment on t

Unlike blues and greens, violet is a rare color to come across in nature. For example, violet flowers such as clematis, lilies, orchids and lavender are rare to come across but are very fragile and delicate. www.ultrahighdefinitionwallpapers.com Characteristics The last of the cooler colour family violet is mysterious usually representing ambition, royalty and power. Violet contains the strength and energy of red with the spirituality and integrity of blue. Designers need to

In 2014, we travelled to the north island of New Zealand. The normal tourist trail extends through this beautiful country, from the Bay of Islands in the north, to Wellington in the south. The famous volcanic regions of Rotorua, and the Mt Tongariro - Ruapehu National Park region in the centre of the island, are well trodden. One regional centre we visited, slightly off the tourist radar, has a suprisingly important place in the world of architecture and style. Napier in New

On our recent trip to Barcelona, we were fortunate to experience first hand, the genius of Antonio Gaudi's work. His works reach far beyond standard architectural excellence. Several of his sites and elements are included in UNESCO World Heritage Site listing for "Works of Outstanding Value". Biography Spanish Architect and Designer, Antonio Gaudi is the most internationally prestigious figure in modern architecture. However, it is his important contribution to interior d

1. Do your research Real estate agents know the area and can be a great source of information about prices and what appeals to prospective purchasers in the area. http://www.behangfabriek.com 2. Find your interior style There is nothing worse than a mixture of interior styles. Tear out your favourite images from magazines. Pinterest and Instagram are great sources of inspiration. http://rockmystyle.co.uk 3. It’s not about you Keep interiors simple and neutral. You are not l