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It's all about design...(Part 1)

Design centre chelsea harbour is the heart for decoration and design, with all the big names in fabric, wallpaper 
and the very best of furniture. A magnet for interior designers and great for its resources - whether hunting for 
current trends, sourcing for new products, browsing through the many swatch books or just visiting for inspiration, 
you are almost certain to come away excited for that new project!

Porto Romano

Porto Romano was the first showrooms I visited & was one my favourites of the day! Their collection of furniture 

and lighting is so distinctive for its quality, elegance and style. Their attention to detail, materials, shape and form 

is so challenging. See for yourselves... 

Ice cubes, crystals, perfume bottles, jelly moulds, giraffes and pears are just some of the unique inspirations used for the various styles of table lamps, all ranging from different materials from glass - ceramic - brass... WOW! Now these are wall lights to talk about - each one is individually its own piece of art, a piece of sculpture... so beautifully made! The mood that the lights created in the showroom was so soft, the lined silk lampshades creating a warm glow making all the difference to the atmosphere of the space. A great lighting plan is going to improve the appearance of your living such as the mood, colours and furniture in the space so its important to get it right. Each light is so unique in its style and use of materials, let this post encourage you to experiment with a different ambience, look at different ways to add lighting to your space and to start using wall lights as an idea for wall art and not just a lamp holder.  The furniture is just as exciting as the lighting Romo Romo had created a striking window display to show off one of their new collections "Fougere" which is a vibrant collection of prints and contemporary wall coverings inspired by the Royal Botanical Gardens of Europe, "where architectural structures are seen juxtaposed with exotic florals in a mix of tropical colour and cool, citrus shades". Oversized florals meet with abstract geometric shapes - using the same colour palatte to keep both the patterns in sync with one another. Check for yourself the beautiful use of radiant colours, draw inspiration from the images above and notice how well all the colours complement one another by working together, colour stimulates the senses. Floral prints are guaranteed to add life and joy to any space and are not as daunting as you may think. Remember that the scale of the print effects the mood - what do you want to create? modern? vintage? electric? calm? romantic? Try balance a strong floral print with plain surfaces, you can add splashes of colour through your accessories, bringing together the whole scheme.