The concept of cocooning has never felt more relevant and increasingly we’re turning inwards and bringing added heart into our spaces - making them more comfortable and welcoming than ever before
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• The colour palette in this pared down space is equally spare — while the chunky woven throw adds a delightful layer of texture to the space. • There’s no doubt about it, wood brings warmth to any décor scenario and in the case of this comfortable renovated Victorian home, this notion certainly rings true.
• In this space, the different tones of grey come together to create an inviting and cocoon-like effect. The floor’s pale grey is ideal — ensuring the contrast in tones isn’t too stark. • Sleek black details seen in the stripe of black tiles and shelving brackets take the aesthetics up a notch in this kitchen.
• With the ‘rough luxe’ look, the temptation to stay in the realm of raw details can make a space one dimensional. Here, the polished cement countertop brings sophistication to the scenarioExposed brickwork works really well in older homes, where the bricks used were often smaller. A coat of matt varnish applied by a qualified contractor can help contain dust fallout.5. STONE WORKS
• The quartz bath is a luxe touch — and together with the built-in polished cement bench — forms a key focal point in this modern oasis of calm.By placing the bath and a concrete bench away from the wall and on a plinth, the ritual of bath time is elevated into a luxurious event.
A dedicated studio space with a door, a garden shed or a journal used only by you, let flexing your creative muscles be a priority.Some say creativity is what will heal the world — which means carving out a space for inspiration is going to become more and more important in times to come. Whether it be a corner of a room, a dedicated studio space with a door, a garden shed or a journal used only by you, let flexing your creative muscles be a priority.
• Exposed conduits, the polished concrete floor and steel industrial details enhance the sense of this space being an inner city refuge.The wooden plantation style shutters and the dappled light that filters into the space tone down the monochromatic palette and bring warmth to the visual mix.
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