AHEAD of World Interiors Day on May 31, Barratt and David Wilson Homes Scotland has teamed up with Edward Thomas Interiors to provide tips to help residents get the most out of their homes.
World Interiors Day is an annual celebration organised by the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers to highlight the significance of interior design and architecture and its impact on the quality of life.
Barratt and David Wilson Homes Scotland, with the help of Estelle Palmer, head of design at Edward Thomas Interiors, has put together four top tips for homeowners in Scotland to make the most of their interiors.
Felipe Ferreira, sales director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Scotland, said, “Our homes provide the ideal blank canvas for residents to express their own personality. We would like to say a huge thank you to Edward Thomas Interiors for providing our homeowners with some excellent advice. We recommend anyone interested in moving home to come and visit our show homes where they can see these tips expertly put into place.”
1: Think Vertically!
Estelle said, “If you want to create extra storage space, don’t overlook walls or the ceiling. Floating shelves, hooks, picture rails and pegboards are great space savers, or why not wall mount TVs and media units to create more floorspace in living rooms, kitchen diners or children’s bedrooms. For those with balconies or limited outdoor space, we’ve seen great examples of doorstep and vertical gardens. Source, or repurpose, rustic plant pots or window boxes and plant climbers, vegetables or wildflowers for an immediate new hobby.”
2: Paint Effects
For an instant impact at low cost, painting is a straightforward way to revamp a room.
Estelle added, “Homeowners could try paint blocks or shapes to help ‘zone’ a room, create a feature wall in one of this year’s popular shades like Mocha Mousse, or colour drench. Drenching is really on trend right now and includes not just the walls, but the ceiling and any woodwork (skirting boards, window and door frames, and stair spindles) too. It’s bold and unapologetic about colour and really makes a statement.”
3: Upcycling
Homeowners could take a trip to a charity shop or flea market to find pre-loved pieces.
Estelle said, “Unlock your inner creativity by upcycling second-hand or inherited pieces. This can be something as simple as making candles holders from old gin bottles or lampshades from rattan plant pots to more inventive décor. We have turned rugs and cricket bats into headboards, old fruit crates into desks and even joined two breadbins together to make a ‘breadside’ table!”
4: Decals and Murals
To personalise a space, there’s the option to add wall decals or a mural.
Estelle added, “Some of our current favourite designs depict cherry blossom, hanging vines, wisteria, and lavender. While these can be really striking, they can just as easily be removed by re-painting or wallpapering.”
