By Golly!

No wonder my kids love going to Grannys. It's all about fun, photos and fabulous food. 

• This shot illustrates a double split complementary colour scheme.
• The use of harmony through progression.
• And a lovely rhythm through pattern.

  Colour Wheel

With a starting off hue of green, this colour scheme sparks into life by incorporating blue, orange and a dash of red. Remember you can make your own recipe using a similar harmonious colour scheme. Decide on one hue to launch you, that will give you two choices of double split complementary colour schemes to decide on.

colour wheel link

Harmony Through Progression

When you look at the way these rooms flow it is easy to spot some similarities.

• Same treatment of skirting tiles and gold bar.
• Same colour on walls and flooring.
• Same style of furniture, photo frame shape and soft toys.

This gives the peaceful flow that comes from harmony through progression. The two spaces relate well to each other even though there are many differences. The chairs used in the blog picture are a similar style, the smaller chair is badly in need of repair but by covering with a throw it will continue to serve it's purpose well, till Granny can afford to reupholster it. 

"it's true - you can get the look too"

Victorian Chairs

chesterfield-suite            victorian chair            IDOChair            tartan               velvet

If you are trying to recreate a scene featuring period furniture it's always good to be a little flexible. There are some beaut buys in antique shops and tradme is fantastic. There are also some reproduction companys where they will upholster  your purchase in the fabric of your desire.

Rhythm of Pattern

personalised cushion                            scoti cushion                            crochet golliwog                             plaid teddy

A wonderful rhythm of pattern is established through the tartan theme that adorns the pillows, throw on the small chair and of course teddy himself. The varied rhythm, created through repetitive variety, gives depth to a design. 

Hint: When choosing between different white paints do not allow the samples to touch each other. You will not be able to clearly compare and analyse the colours as the colours affect each other if they are touching. Remember that different types of white have different psychological effects on you. A blue tint will make the space seem cooler. Creamier whites with a yellow base such as the one in the blog, will appear warmer and more inviting. At the moment the contemporary  trends in whites seems to be more to the brilliant cool blue whites, but for a more organic softer look a soft yellow white is best.

"I hate good taste. It's the worst thing that can happen to a creative person." 

- Helmut Newton