Winter is here again!

We might not all have a snow-capped mountain view from our living rooms, but we can still create a warm and cosy space to spend our Winter days and nights.


image from new home decor



Fireplaces like this one are suitable for outdoor rooms image restorationhardware.com find a similar firebowl at Australian supplier gstore.com.au

Cushions can create the mood your looking for. Knits, sequins or velvet texture in brights or neutrals.  Start your search at one of the many online home ware stores or at aurahome.com.au where this neutral grey palette is given some spark with a tad of yellow.

Rugs can bring warmth and interest to a room and a welcome place to laze, walk upon and are much warmer under foot.  They come in so many designs it can be hard to choose.  Choose a rug that will suit the use of the space, fall within your budget and are practical for cleaning (ie. a white rug is not suitable in a children's play room!)  They can be stored in Summer when it's too hot. (QLD readers!) I have many more rugs and cushions pinned on my Pinterest page so stop by and take a look.

I love this rug currently available at designerrugs

Queensland Homes Summer Gold

Queensland Homes Summer Gold magazine hits the stands this month!  To get a feast of the latest, Queensland designers have to offer and an interior design showcase get your copy now!

Very excited that Little Cove Design appears in this edition too!

 

Happy weekend everybody!

Bye Bye Winter, Hello Spring!

Last Day of Winter today and we were treated with another sunny blue sky gorgeous day in Brisbane!

Glorious white captures a Wintery mood for this day bed image zainteriora.net



Here's another Winter Daybed scene.

This has a lovely cosy warm feel due to the rug and woollen blanket with the sun streaming in the large windows. image designlike

Now it's time to put away the blankets and celebrate as it's Spring Eve.

While this interior has a lot of white like the first "Wintery"  daybed picture, this interior has warmth due to the lattice print cushions and upholstery, the natural coloured matt and timber floor.



Florals will give you a Spring look every time.  I love the blue and white combination of floral lattice wallpaper, and floral wallpaper lined cabinet image yvonnehellier.com



Now don't forget you have just over 24 hours to become a fan on facebook or follow the blog to go into the running to win a free colour consultation - Don't Delay.  I am now closing entries midnight 1 September 2012.

The bonus is you'll be able to keep up to date with LCD posts on our latest finds and projects we're working on!

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Holiday Style

When it's time for a holiday, and you can't have one. Then the next best thing is to dream about one!

What could be more romantic than a snowy getaway? This gorgeous ski lodge may be far away from Sunny Brisvegas, but it congers up images of a crackling fireplace and toasting marshmallows! image blisstree.com

For something closer to home and to escape the Winter chill here's a few places to keep you island dreaming.



Bedarra Island Executive Retreat. Simple! Relaxing!

Pool check, day bed check, romantic suite check Coco Palm Boduhithi


I love the large glazed panels and doors letting in an abundance of sunlight into the fantastic space with open plan living and warehouse high ceilings! Abu Dhabi island villa



 So keep on dreaming, but enjoy the holiday style from your living room!

Hello from Little Cove Design

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