{Rustic Kitchen/Diner: Get The Look}

This is the kind of place I'd like to spend a couple of weeks on holiday. It would be perfect for whipping up a green salad, some fresh bread and a good glass or two of wine for one of those lazy European lunches on the terrace. Ok, so I'm dreaming, but I do love this space. I wouldn't choose to live in it full time, but it certainly fits that summery/laid back/chilled/generally-super-douper-happy kinda mood I usually have when chilling out on holiday. Geee, those tiles are killing me!

Tiles | Sideboard | Pendant | Plate | Chopping Board | Pan | Top Image

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{Retro Kitchen: Get The Look}

I don't know where to start with this fun and fabulous space; for me it's all so good. It's an eclectic and colourful space tied together with industrial metal finishes and soft, neutral furniture, which makes me want to call my buddies and get together for an impromptu evening of good food and wine. That mantle is pretty much my ideal mantle and don't get me started on how excited I am by those open kitchen shelves. Plus, that hugely European stone floor...I die! Right, time to stop being all swoonful and see how to recreate this playful kitchen space...

Tablecloth | Clock | Vases | Dining Chair

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{I'm moving in...}

Image: Vintage Glamour

...to here.

Why?

Triple-height windows, patchwork sofa and starburst mirror = my dream living room.
But, seeing as I'm not really moving in, let's see how to get the look...

1. Clairemont Coffee Table, Crate and Barrel; 2. Starburst Mirror, Furniture Butler; 3. Jelly Beans Rug, John Lewis; 4. Sofa, Squint; 5. Armite Floor Lamp, Pedlars; 6. LSA Clear Vase, Heals

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{Office Inspiration: The Art Barn}

Maybe you work in a creative space everyday or perhaps you slog it in a cubicle doing the 9-5? Either way, I promise you this creative work space will make your jaw drop in awe. Let's take a peek inside the art barn of Alexis, Fern and Feather's author, who I discovered through luxe and lillies yesterday - it's a real treat!

Managed to stop squealing with delight yet?! (Yep, it took me a while to stop, too!) Ok then, let's see how we can recreate this creative, laid-back style...

Paint with Sexy Pink from Dulux

Add lighting with the Ridged Pendent from Pottery Barn

Accessorise with the Pink Splash bunting from Zigzag Bunting...

...then add character with these antique bottles from three potato four...

...and finally keep in with the barn-like look with a pile of these wooden trays

Images: 1. Luxe and Lillies; 2. Fern and Feather

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{Colourful Cakes and Colourful Rugs}

Conscious of the fact there's been plenty about shelter mags on Bright.Bazaar recently, I wanted to mix things up a little by posting this fab cake design by Sugar Coat It Studio, which I saw over on Jessica's lovely blog, How About Orange (a seriously good blog, be sure to check in there if you haven't done so before). You might be wondering why I am posting on cake? Well, two reasons: firstly, cake is yummy. Secondly, I'm often inspired to use colour in interiors in many different ways and the amazing talent of Krista Markell in recreating a fabric pattern to decorate a colourful cake, is one of those very inspirations.

Jessica's fabric...

...on a cake

Fallen for this cake design? Get the look in an instant with the Felt Pixel Rug from Anthropologie.

Images: 1. Jessica Jones; 2. Sugar Coat It Studio; 3. Anthropologie

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{Toast: Blue and White}

Toast always get it so right, don't they? If you remember how much I love azure blue, then you'll understand why I'm all excited looking at their scrumptious blue and white offerings this morning. These pieces would be perfect for a relaxing bedroom scheme - I'm thinking pastel shades for the walls, plently of exposed wooden surfaces for warmth and texture, teamed with these calming blue and white accessories from Toast. Yummy.

Ok, so there's some yellow in here, but still the Eve Pottery is divine.

Sigh. This image warms my heart. I'm sure the cotton jacquard throw would be lovely and warming, too!

Images: Toast

Checks arn't quite as cool as chevron patterns, but the lovely blue and white hues still make this a winner.

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{Bold and Functional Home Office}

This is such a simple and fun way to update an antique dresser, don't you think? Plus, it makes for a really practical home office solution with all that extra storage. The wallpaper may be bold, but somehow it feels sympathetic to the age of the dresser. Get the look with this clock, this lamp, these boxes and this wallpaper.

Image: HousetoHome

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{Office Inspiration: Grey and Orange}

The reason I think this office is so great is because it's achieveable and accessible. Don't get me wrong, I love dreamy, OTT styling as much as the next slave to interiors, but every now and again it's lovely to think: I could easily achieve that look. Teaming the cool grey hues with vibrant orange accents was a good move, as they are clearly best friends. Plus, it would be easy to get the look with a lick of this paint, a couple of these units and this fantastic lamp. Sorted!

Image: Living Etc

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