On Monday, i went to the Ideal Home show in London, Olympia with my mum. I'd never been before but i knew people that had, and I've always heard good things about it so i thought it would be interesting to go and see what was there, especially as there's so many different genres to browse through; including fashion and beauty, food, garden, technology and interiors. I will be discussing the latter in this blog post, as interiors are something that I've always been interested in (must be all those hours playing The Sims as a child)
Part of the home and interiors side of the show was an 'Ideal Show Homes' section, showcasing three show homes with a purpose to inspire us on ways to decorate our houses according to interior trends, and the sort of house we live in. I absolutely loved walking round these houses, as I've always liked looking at houses (nosey) and it definitely gave me some ideas for the future.
THE FUTURE PROOF HOME
The first of the three houses we saw was called 'The Future proof home' and drew inspiration from Scandinavian style, which is proving to be a massively popular trend within interiors. The colours were kept to a really neutral palette which i like because it means you can accessorise with pops of colour and warm textures like rugs and cushions. The colours make the most of the light and open up the room while the wallpaper in the bathrooms add a geometric feel. I think this look is really versatile and easy. Scandinavian style interiors certainly aren't going anywhere yet.
THE HOME FOR LIFE
The second house we saw was probably the most down to earth in terms of it's decoration. It was aimed at families buying the house that they would stay in for many years, if not for the rest of their lives so it included lots of nice touches like 'grandmas room', ensuites and an outside bbq area. I loved the wallpapers used in this house, and there was loads of homely touches like cushions and rugs dotted around everywhere.
THE GAP HOUSE
The last house we saw was only just over 3 metres wide and the furnishings and are designed to fit into the smallest of spaces without losing out on style or appearance. This sort of architecture is becoming vital, as population is growing massively in the UK, especially in London and surrounding areas, and this house demonstrated an ability to utilise space with small living solutions while still being stylish. Normally i'm not a fan of dark interiors but the use of lighting and the different textures breaks it up a bit. This sort of design would be perfect for first time buyers in flats, and i think we'll be seeing a lot more of 'Gap house' design over the coming years.
Bryony x
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