Are you feeling the cold and counting down the days until summer? You might be surprised to hear how making some small (or big) changes to the interior of your bedroom can make you feel that little bit warmer and more summery. The first step is to identify your bedroom’s natural daylight; south and west-facing rooms will receive warm light during the day, whereas east and north-facing will have less natural light. These bedrooms will benefit the most from using more saturated, warm colours for accessories and furniture to make up for the lack of sunlight.
We’ve put together some of our best interior design tips to help you warm up your bedroom and get ready for summer.
Don’t be afraid of white on white
Surprisingly, white can be a great foundation for you to create a cosy bedroom. With white walls and furniture, the warmer elements can come from adding accessories such as colourful blankets, thick curtains or warm pillows. White also helps to brighten up a space, especially if there is a lot of natural light to bounce off it.
There are many colour combinations that make a bedroom feel like a cosy retreat, but warm colours, such as orange, yellow, red, purple and brown can all make a stylish, colourful statement while also establishing a really snug atmosphere. These colours don’t have to be really bright and saturated, more subtle and pastel colours such as beige, can also create a cosy, warm atmosphere.
Wood, linen, rattan, wicker, stone, wool: these are all materials that exude warmth so dot them around your room to make your bedroom feel cosy. Using a natural wood finish for furniture creates a more outdoorsy atmosphere, great for feeling more summery.
A great design tip to make your bedroom feel cosy is to add in elements of soft lighting like lamps. Choose soft or deep, dark colours for your light shades but make sure that the actual bulb itself isn’t harsh. Soft, warm lighting equals cosy vibes.
Too many elements such as tables and bookshelves can make a room feel busy and cluttered. Opt for smarter storage with a simple design to make you feel relaxed and ready to wind down. A clear space is a clear mind.
Jon is the Co-Owner and started Made Interiors alongside his brother Mat.
After noticing the larger furniture chains were lacking in Northamptonshire, his goal was to start a unique, made-to-measure interiors service with a showroom in the local area. Jon liked the idea of having the showroom, design service and manufacturing of bespoke furniture all in one place.
Although he doesn’t like professional titles, he takes care of all of the sales, customers and marketing side of the business, so he is our customers’ go-to when they have any queries about their fitted interior design needs. Jon’s focus on the happiness of our customers is what separates us from the larger furniture chains, you can always expect a personalised and friendly service.
His vision for the future of Made Interiors is to expand the showroom and create the largest bespoke fitted bedrooms and interiors space in Northamptonshire, where customers can come to be inspired and choose from a large range of customisable products.
His favourite product is our range of painted fitted wardrobes, as our colour match service means it is the most customisable range allowing customers to add their own personal touch to their fitted bedrooms and interiors.
In his spare time, Jon doesn’t enjoy long walks, swimming or going to the gym.
Interior design trends change every year, and things regularly go in and out of fashion. Take for example dado rails which were found in most Victorian-built homes and are now making a comeback. As well as avocado bathroom suites that were everywhere in the 70s before losing popularity, to then become fashionable again in the 2020s! Here are some of the best interior trends we’ve seen so far in 2022…
Botanicals and Houseplants
Having plenty of plants, flowers, cacti and succulents growing in your home gives off a natural and healthy aura to your home, the colour of flora and fauna can create a great accessory colour to both light and dark decorated rooms. If you don’t have much of a green thumb, then another trendy choice is to opt for botanical decor instead! Whether it’s wallpaper, prints, wall art or fake plants, it’ll give your home that pop of colour you’re after and give your home a natural feel.
“Cosy Feel”
You heard it right, ironing your bedsheets and making your bed look uniform is out, and creating a lived-in and cosy look is in! Make your bedroom look like it is regularly slept in and is a cosy place to relax, unwind and hang out. Opt for natural fabrics like cotton bedding and a neutral colour palette like whites and light greys to make your bedroom look soft and comfortable. Contrasting colours such as a light wood effect with dark-painted furniture really makes a room pop, and that’s why it’s one of the biggest interior colour trends this year!
Gallery walls and hanging art prints are becoming ever-popular, whether it’s family photos or a cool design you found on Etsy or at a local art shop. It is a great idea to decorate your home with pictures and artwork that pops or blends with your interior design. You’ll be able to find all sorts of prints based on your taste and likes, from culinary prints to geographical art.
Not a fan of art? Wall decor is a great choice too!
Fitted Storage – With Which We Can Help!
Having your own unique, stylish and customised fitted storage such as wardrobes, dressers and bedside tables not only makes a bedroom look bigger, but it gives a premium look and feel that is absolutely timeless in every home. Fitted furniture is quickly becoming the trendiest thing to have in your home, not only this year but every year.
If fitted furniture is something you’d like in your home, why not get in touch? You can visit our showroom, or give us a call on 01536 697996.
When it comes to designing your new kitchen, there are a lot of things to consider. A kitchen is a place not only for cooking but for socialising and relaxing too. There is a lot to consider when designing the layout of your kitchen. Walkway width, appliance space and even decoration! Our guide will list some important tips for designing your new kitchen.
Attention-Grabbers
It is important to have a common theme or focal point in your kitchen design. Whether you choose to have colourful cabinets, unique door handles, or eye-catching backsplash tiles. These are all options to make your kitchen your own and give you the chance to complement these features with decorations and accessories!
Organisation
If you have lots of spice jars or baking ingredients in your cupboard, then plan for keeping them neat and tidy! Have a fitted spice rack on the inside of your cabinet, or use dividers to keep your ingredients tidy. This will also stop your cabinets from getting any stains or crumbs!
Kitchen Island
Will your island be used as a preparation space or more of a socialising place? If you’ll be preparing food on it or using it as extra counter space, consider having a sink or including drawers on the island for extra storage. If you’d prefer to use your kitchen island as a space to entertain and socialise, install warm lighting above it and have a wine rack or cooler installed in the base.
Appliances
Perhaps one of the most important tips to consider when planning a new kitchen is your appliances. If you have a large family, think about whether you need more than one oven. Most ovens/hobs come with either four or six cooking rings, but if you’re a bit of a connoisseur in the kitchen, you might want additional types such as a wok ring or a top-grill. As well as a kettle, you might also want a coffee machine that matches your kitchen’s colour scheme. If the kids like to snack after school, but you don’t want them going through the cupboards or near any hot appliances, consider a mini-fridge!
Skipping Steps
Imagine waking up first thing in the morning, you switch on the kettle, but then all of your mugs and teabags are in a cupboard on the other side of the kitchen! Have your mugs hanging or stored near the kettle/coffee maker, and all other ingredients such as coffee grounds, tea bags, sugar and teaspoons in one area of the kitchen. It might seem trivial, but you will thank yourself later when you’re half-awake and need a quick caffeine fix. Convenience is king!
Cut Cleaning Time
There are decisions you can make when it comes to the worktops, appliances and more that will make cleaning your kitchen so much easier. For example, under-mounted sinks won’t have a rim that will usually catch crumbs and dirt. Choose a fridge with glass shelves rather than wire shelves so that any spillage doesn’t go over any food underneath and instead can be wiped up instantly.
Counter Tops
Choosing your countertops is another thing to consider before going ahead with your kitchen design. Matte counters can be easier to clean than glossy ones, and won’t show any cleaning streak marks or dust. Choosing lighter colours rather than dark is also beneficial, as you will be able to see any crumbs or spillage easier. This will also make your kitchen look lighter, airy, and more spacious than dark counters and cabinets.
We hope some of these tips will guide you when designing your new kitchen! If you visit our showroom, we can also offer advice on how to get the best out of your design. If you’re ready to get started, don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Nobody likes to live in a cluttered house. The organisation is a vital part of creating a comfortable and tidy home. In this guide, we’ll be giving you some storage solution tips to make your home organised.
Investing in built-in storage solutions
Built-in storage can obviously be a more attractive option than using plastic storage boxes and baskets, but it can be more expensive. Investing in built-in furniture, however, is better for your home in the long term and is customisable to your needs and lifestyle. Whether you need more drawers or clothing rails, we can create a bespoke wardrobe for you.
Bench seating
Shoe racks can be a thing of the past with this clever storage solution! As well as being a seating option, an indoor can add decorative value to empty areas of your home. Commonly used in hallways or bedrooms, you can store items such as shoes or blankets inside the bench. Indoor benches can come in all shapes and sizes, from single-seater to longer benches for family homes.
Hooks
Hooks are always an inexpensive option, whether you choose to have a coat rack in your porch area or hooks on the back of a door. They’re great if you don’t want to take up all your wardrobe space with coats and jackets. You can get creative by choosing different coat pegs. From woodland-themed for your country-style home or DIY pegs to fit your shabby-chic style.
Saying no to junk drawers
We’re all guilty of having a junk drawer or two in the house – and it’s absolutely fine to have one! One of the best storage solutions to make your home more organised is to limit yourself to having one junk drawer. Then make sure everything else has a home. You can even make your junk drawer tidy by using dividers or organisers so that you can find everything easier.
Giving everything a home
This one is pretty self-explanatory, but everything should have its place. Clothes in the wardrobe, shoes stored away in a bench or on a shoe rack, and any bedding and towels folded away in your airing cupboard. Keys are one of the most common items to get lost if you’re someone who tends to throw things down and find them later. The best way to change this is to have a key hook near your door, so they get put away as soon as you get home. Be careful not to place them in areas where they can be seen by potential burglars such as near doors and windows. You can also use a key bowl if you’d prefer not to hang up key hooks.
Did any of these tips help? We’d love to hear from you if you’re interested in getting some built-in storage solutions for your home! Give us a call on 01536 697996, or email us at info@madeinteriors.uk.
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