 Pink petunias in the garden at sunset. |
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Summer 2023 has flown by and we will talk more about our creative and nautical adventures in another post celebrating the ‘blues and beyond’ soon. The next project to talk about is our recent playful rose tinted interior. |
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We painted the hall, stairs and landings of this typically English brick mid-century modern terraced house to reflect soft warm light and sweet sunsets. The walls are painted in Farrow and Ball’s Middleton Pink and finished off with Create Display original nautical and floral textile artwork, which is hung on the matt painted walls. |
 Photo by A. Howse |
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The staircase in this property is a statement that connects the three floors and it is fitting that it deserves to be highlighted carefully, as a central piece of the home’s design. As this solid pine balustrade had only previously been varnished, we sanded down the wood and applied primer and two coats of good quality paint, to achieve a new and up to date look. |
| A few coats of B&Q’s durable silk emulsion in white ensures that the paintwork will stand up to a lot of wear over the next couple of years, from the family and friends who enjoy living and visiting the property. This durable silk emulsion is designed to be wipeable, a really useful benefit, especially with young people (or children) at home |
 Pink, white and green first floor landing and stairs to ground floor. |
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The good quality mint green wool carpet is at least a decade old and still going strong thanks to regular steam cleaning. The freshly added rose curtains are a good quality vintage pair, purchased in the picturesque town of Midhurst in West Sussex and given an extra wash using the hand wash cycle of the home’s washing machine. Choosing cool pastels in modern residential interiors is ideal for creating a calm, relaxing and spacious vibe throughout any home with relatively modest sized spaces. |
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The most challenging part of achieving this makeover was painting the second-floor ceiling on top of the stairway owing to its approximately 2.5 metre height. Adding a small brush and then a roller to a B&Q GoodHome telescopic extension pole made this job easy and convenient. (1) |
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| English aristocracy have been using the warmest soft hues in the design of their stylish abodes for hundreds of years. Along the coast at Arundel Castle in West Sussex there is a beautiful shell pink and old gold bedroom fit for a queen. More about visiting English country interiors in our recent article here: |
| https://www.hotenough.com/2023/08/19/english-country-house-interiors-to-see-in-the-south-of-england-this-summer |
| This Spring the Ideal Home Show in London featured a tempting handful of marshmallow pink interiors including the cosy bedroom pictured in the review article here https://www.hotenough.com/2023/04/02/2355/ |
 First floor landing looking up to second floor in pink, white and green interior. Photo by A.Howse |
| This autumn the clever folks at IKEA also chose to present their informal ‘pink home office with blue seating area’ room set display. The striking contemporary furniture ensemble and geometric painted walls also feature stencilling proclaiming ‘Live Colour Fully’ in graphic wall art. Several large framed boldly printed posters in coordinating colourways complete this fashionable pastel look. |
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 Photo by A.Howse |
| (1) GoodHome Telescopic Extension pole, 2000mm-3000mm, B&Q Home Improvement Superstore, 6 November 2023 https://www.diy.com/departments/painting-decorating/DIY779142.cat |
| (2) Retail and Eco Style Update: Much Needed Pastels Bring Spring Cheer https://www.hotenough.com/2023/06/19/retail-eco-style-update-much-needed-pastels-bring-spring-cheer/ |
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(3) English Country House Interiors to See in the South of England this Summer, A. Howse, HotEnough.com, 4 November 2023 https://www.hotenough.com/2023/08/19/english-country-house-interiors-to-see-in-the-south-of-england-this-summer/ |
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(4) Last Call for Andy Warhol: The Textiles at London’s Fashion and Textile Museum A. Howse, HotEnough.com, 4 November 2023 https://www.hotenough.com/2023/09/08/last-call-for-andy-warhol-the-textiles-at-londons-fashion-and-textile-museum/ |
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(5) Last Day for London’s Inspiring and Entertaining Ideal Home Show 2023, HotEnough.com, 2 April 2023 https://www.hotenough.com/2023/04/02/2355/ |