Having trouble choosing the Colours for your home?

Let LCD help you through the myriad of colours choices available for painting the interior or exterior of your home or office!  Little Cove Design makes colour selections from all of the reputable paint companies and doesn't specify from only one paint manufacturer.

If you need help to narrow down the search, a new app is available from Dulux called the Dulux Colour App and you can read more about it by clicking on the link below.

                                             

                                                                Dulux Colour App

I would rate this App an 8 out of 10.  It gives you a large number of colours to browse through in the Dulux range, you can search and tag your favourite colours. You can also visualise the colours on exterior and interior images. The capture tools allows you to colour match existing paint colours in your home or surroundings but the one feature that's missing is the ability to visualise or recolour images of your own.

But that's where LCD can provide a personalised colour consulting service for you.  Read more about it here.....LCD Colour consulting on our new look blog.

Enjoy the colour in your life and if you feel like a change contact LCD for a detailed colour selection report.

Summer Brights - Colour your world

Last post I focused on B & W interiors but this post is all about colour!

 

Wayne Cooper dress currently available from Myer image myer.com.au

We are seeing a fabulous mix of colours in some beautiful summer dresses and this style can also be reflected in your home too.

This canary yellow is such a great colour combination with the grey. This is also a very flexible palette which can be updated easily by changing the rug/flooring and a throw for the love seat. image apartmentmodern.com

Mixing patterns can be tricky but when you get the right mix of colour and geometry it can work so well together, as in this stunning living area. image and great blog article about mixing patterns from letscleanup.com.au

 

There are some spectacular colours awaiting you in your design choices that will surely inspire and brighten your space. image garrisonhullinger.com

This exotic ikat print gives this sophisticated light bedroom a resort feel with the sea tones. image interiorholic.com

So if you need help choosing a new bright and bold summer pallette just call LCD to help you make the choices easy!

What's Hot - Black and White Interiors!

With all the rain we've been having in SEQ, we're wishing Winter away and looking forward to Spring!  The big department stores have launched their Summer fashion range and we're seeing the same trends in furnishings and homewares.

Black and White is extremely popular as well as bright colours!

Here's a focus on some of my favourite looks B & W looks.

Classic B & W IKEA image from decor dots blog

I love the eclectic mix of furniture in this classic B & W colour scheme Belle Inspirations blog

This stark white room is balance by the black and b & w pieces in the room image The Posh Home

Black and White is so versatile and can be used in a formal or more rustic/country style such as this image from The House of the Smiths blog

Big Reveal My Painting is Complete!

I've finally finished all of my painting with just a few touch ups required here and there! But I'm calling it a day with the front and back of the house complete as I've got a little busy with work and will call in the professional painters now to finish off the sides of the house.  I will appreciate all their hard work so much more after completing all that painting myself!

I can now reveal the front of the house before and after with a bold change - a red front door!





 

                           Before                         After


I chose Bristol Gloss "Adam's Red" for the front door colour. To get a deep rich colour took about 4 coats but I'm very happy with the result. The door frame and architrave is Dulux Antique White USA.

The main wall colour (weatherboards) is Dulux Natural Stone and the window sill/trim, and threshold is Gloss "Ironstone" (standard Colorbond colour) and the windows are Dulux Antique White USA like the Door frame.

                            Before                                       After

Little Cove Design can provide you with a professional colour consulting service and advise selections from all of the reputable paint manufacturers available. So take a look at the colour page on our blog for more details.

 

I made some cushions from the same fabric as the table cloth from a few weeks ago and treated my plants to new red fibreglass pots and now I can relax and enjoy all of my hard work!

Reveal for the entertaining area out the back is a few weeks away, stay tuned!







One woman painting a house!

Yes you read it right!  I have taken on the crazy challenge of one woman (ie me) painting the house.  My outdoor makeover just wouldn't have the same wow factor without a change of colour so I've decided to start with those walls and go from there.  It will also allow us to live with the new colour which I love btw before finishing off the rest of the house! 

So here's some before pics (I didn't choose the original house colour fyi)......

All sanded and washed down ready for painting!

And here's the nearly finished product.

Here's the new colour 1st coat!  I have chosen Dulux Natural Stone for the main weatherboard wall colour, Antique White USA for the Windows and Ironstone for the trims. 

 A little sunny but two coats done and just the window and trim to finish off and the new colour has made a dramatic difference.

 Now whilst I'm optimistic about doing as much of it as I can, I don't think I'll be climbing the roof to paint the faux dormers so I may have to call a painter in for that, but I'm going to give the rest of it my best shot!

So once the window and trim is done then it's back to prep (sanding and washing down of the next wall!)

I'll be posting my progress throughout the months fitting in around my busy family and worklife and hopefully the pictures will speak for themselves!

Wish List #25 External Colour

Firstly on the Christmas in July Turkey front I wasn't able to get a Turkey from my local grocery store today, but on the weekend I plan to make a scrumptious Turkey loaf which I made last Christmas because we were away (we didn't have the usual weber) and it turned out fab!  I'll try and post the recipe and a pic on the weekend.

Now we are looking at giving our home a new coat of external paint and while I have some colours in mind it's also nice to take a look at some other ideas.  Here's what I found.

I love the glow of this Manly house the creamy vanilla shade with the french grey just magic! image via porchlightinteriors blog

Late with a creamy white contrast to the windows Image homedesignersoftware.com

An almost Kahki tint to the coffee colour image parnellpainting.com

This grand home is painted with a light coffee colour and white for the house features/accents which compliments the dark slate roof Image plushemisphere.com

So many choices!

Wish List #23 Bold Colour!

I love interiors where they've steered away from beige beige beige!  This image is a perfect example!

I love bold and brave colour choices for the right room, so here's a sneek peek at the theme for the last week of my wish list posts - COLOUR!

Yellow wouldn't be my first choice for the main colour of a room but I love the contrast with all of the yellow furniture against this dramatic diagonal shelving in a dark stain or black! image blogs.ireland.com

Wish List #13 Outdoor rooms for a relaxing weekend!

The weekend is coming and I thought I'd take a look at some ideal outdoor rooms.  Hopefully the sun is going to stick around so we can all enjoy the outdoors and some winter sunshine! I'm hoping to get a start on my cushions in the next week to complete my outdoor room!

Any outdoor space can be simply decked out with a couple of vintage metal chairs, a rustic jetty style table and bench seat and the icing on the cake is those wonderful cushions and the gorgeous tree and foilage image opaline-sucasa

This Gazebo has been decked out with nautical style bench seats and equally nautical white and tan stripe upholstery image room decorating ideas.  The seaside theme is continued with the collection of vintage light fittings.

This deck has got the ultimate built in fireplace/woodfire oven! Image my home ideas.  Heating in your outdoor space will increase the amount of usage to nearly all year round weather permitting!

The shutters are devine, they can let the required amount of light and sunshine in or keep the bad weather out. The greenery brings the outdoors in image southern living

So the roundup on Stylish Outdoor rooms that you just don't want to leave!

Great accent colours that compliment the outdoors either from a throw, cushions or upholstery!

Lighting, lamps, dimmable lights and candles to set the mood!

Gas Lanterns add romance and a touch of yesteryear to this beachside outdoor retreat apartment therapy

Comfortable furniture for entertaining and to suit everyday living which is weatherproof for longer life.  Weatherproof covers are a good idea when not in use.

Heating and in QLD cooling (fans!) to allow all year round use!

And of course a beautiful Garden always helps!

Babushka Beanbag version 2 Finished!

Well I've finally got around to finishing off the Babushka Beanbag version II for my eldest daughter. 

Here's the bag finished prior to the stuffing! (The fun messy part)

Here's Mrs Blonde bombshell Babushka full of beans!

Here the two Babushka Bean Bags Meet!

and here's the kids about to enjoy a Star Wars Flick on the two bean bags!  Only one large cushion revival to go!

click here to see my previous post on the first Babushka bean bag



Don't be afraid of Colour!

After nearly 2 weeks of sick kids, rainy days and a broken washing machine (that is still waiting for parts - and is sending me slightly troppo);  I needed to look at some rooms full of bold colour!  Here's some of the one's that brightened my day!
 

I love the unusual colour combination of red and teal - for some great tips on teen rooms checkout Design Hole 

It's easy to stay safe with your colour choices - but you can always add bold accessories to a room and when you tire of them you can give the room a revamp!  Accessories are inexpensive and you can find great things at a vintage store or by using your creative side!  Little Cove Design can help you revamp a tired chair, lamp or a whole room!

This kitchen might not be your dream one, but they really have created a space which would inspire any "Masterchef" to make mouthwatering dishes - I could imagine sipping a champagne or two while whipping up a chocolate dessert. I love the striking colour contrast between the hot pink cabinetry and black granite benchtop it really has a fun vibe. Image from Jan Hales Designs bold favourites

Colour can inspire, and add warmth and personality to a room.

 

This room has personality and more!  It has a magnificent almost electric blue clawfoot bath painted to match the wall colour.  The white classic floor tiles and fixtures and furniture balance the room and allow the blue to become the feature. Image from Design Decor ...

So add some colour to your home or your favourite room - buy a new cushion or a bunch of flowers and brighten your day.



Another option to add colour is to paint your walls a vibrant hue and keep all of your furnishings in a classic white or black tone to create contrast as seen in this image lonadeanna.blogspot.com



All Things British

I'm celebrating the very exciting lead up to the Royal Wedding with all of the quintessential British Style Icons.

The Union Jack is as English as they get and it is currently quite popular in cushions, artwork, rugs and antique items.

Union Jack trunk available from Village Gallery

This is a beautiful mix of such a strong image (the Union Jack) with the soft and traditional pieces featured in this styling by Pixel Squared click on their link for stockists in your area (Love this bus scroll art with a rock edge)

This is the picturesque Country Cottage featured in the movie The Holiday.  Unfortunately it is not real according to 213's top 10's blog and was purpose built for the movie in Surrey; but don't we all wish we had one of these to sneak away to for a mini break and snuggle by the fire!

Rosehill Cottage

Looking into the kitchen from the sitting room

This gorgeous cottage sitting room - so cosy!  I love the blue velvet ottoman and of course the fireplace

Conservatory

Bringing the outside in this large conservatory is being used as a dining space with a mix of traditional and modern furnishings The Kent Conservatory Company

Front doors - brightly painted complete with brass mail slots and door knockers.  The hard part is deciding which colour to go with!

 

Wallpaper has had a resurgence in the last few years, but enthusiasm has never really waned in the UK and here are a few more quirky examples of it being used as a feature of the room.

Traditional and Stylish image from Archzine

Bright and warm feature wallpaper, balanced with a traditional pattern and furnishings image from Archzine

Striking 8 pointed star wallpaper featured here comes in a number of other colours.

This is a fun wallpaper "Crowns and Coronets" released for the Royal Wedding as designed by Graham & Brown suitable for any "princess" or "prince"