Just thought I'd post some inspiring images from one of my favourite designers Kate Forman.
I love her designs and always really look forward to each yearly publication of her new catalogue.
Sadly I do more browsing than buying due to my little budget, although I have quite a collection of her cushions now, which I've collected over the years.
You can choose your style and design and the cushions are made out of a lovely thick linen. The ruffles are doubled and all the buttons are picked out in a contrasting colour. It's a bit like a bespoke cushion service!
My favorite designs are the classic 'Roses' in red, which I have in both sitting rooms, the ticking stripes in pink and green, and 'Sophia' in grey and pink, which can be seen in the last few photos. All her designs are inspired by her collection of antique french linens, and I really like the soft, muted colours. If I had a lottery win I would paper my bedroom in grey 'Sophia', alas as it costs £33 per metre..... I'll just have to make-do with having some 'Sophia' cushions instead lol!
The catalogues are mainly shot in Kate Forman's own house-she must have such fun as the rooms are often re-decorated to display her new designs. I really like the pared back styling of the rooms-the style is antique, but not too heavy and cluttered, and doesn't come across as fussy and chintzy if you know what I mean.
In fact I'm going to look through all my old catalogues to pick up some tips; it's funny but as of late I've been hit with a real urge to clear out a lot of my clutter and try and simplify all the rooms in my house. It started with the bathroom, then the kitchen and the bedroom, and already I'm thinking about re-painting my conservatory and its dresser in a soft Swedishy colour...the grey bug is catching!! Does anyone else feel the same?

Sunday, 29 May 2011
Craving for pared back style...
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3 comments:
some lovely pictures there.. i know what you mean as i have been feeling exactly the same!!.. my living room is really starting to wind me up now and i want to just put all my bits and bobs in a cupboard locked away!!.. maybe its the time of year!
charl
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Beautiful pictures, I would love to get that catalogue if they are a sample of whats inside.
Gorgeous!! But OMG wallpaper at £33 per metre??!! Isn't that about £330 per roll?!! :jawdrops:
S x
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