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On the Inside: Fiona de Lys

On the Inside: Fiona de Lys

by Steve Gibson

Introducing The Grasscloth Collection: Deus ex Gardenia x Fiona de Lys

Introducing The Grasscloth Collection: Deus ex Gardenia x Fiona de Lys

by Steve Gibson

Benjamin Moore x Homes & Gardens

Benjamin Moore x Homes & Gardens

by Steve Gibson

How to find the perfect paint colour with colour consultant Fiona de Lys

How to find the perfect paint colour with colour consultant Fiona de Lys

by Steve Gibson

On the Inside: Fiona de Lys

Colour consultant Fiona de Lys’ magical North London cottage

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Cottage cucina. It’s small but ample, with traces Cottage cucina. It’s small but ample, with traces of Italian and English charm interwoven with sensory layers: Texture Aroma Flavour And a warming palette that just glides the eye across hues of brown, green and reds. Dried herbs from the garden hang above the basket of olive oils, and antique walnut jugs take up all the space of what could be a useful surface; but their enjoyment to touch and look at means so much more. Nothing is fitted, with exception to a worktop, because what is more important here is the idea of romantic, unconventional, rustic living. The wall colour? That was an easy after-thought once the aesthetic and narrative took root — a deep copper glow, to emulate the film of light on a shaded white wall cast from copper pots hanging in a recess beside the credenza. Photography: @rachaelsmithphotographyltd #painterly #kitchenstyling #interiorstyling #naturalpalette #colourscheme
Form, colour, mood; where does that take you today Form, colour, mood; where does that take you today? Soft Sensual Mysterious What are your three words? #colourinspiration #moodmagic #pinkandpurple #interiordesign #interiorstylingideas
A small archive of harmony. Slightly worn postcar A small archive of harmony. Slightly worn postcards. A swatch of velvet, the colour of faded forget-me-not. An old suitcase cognac brown and orange. A poetry book open on a page aged to the cream of an old letter. None of it meant to match, but to relate to in the way the subject feels it should be experienced: Gentle Wise Contemplative Restful Shaded Perfect matches remain stagnant. These almost-hues have movement; here, a little subdued but the movement is there. The paint colours, weaved into the layers, reveal after the sentiment is felt. Try it with what’s near you — four or five objects, none picked for their colour. All picked for resonance in how they make you feel. Lay them close. See what they already agree on but feel with your heart what colours you reach for without judgment. #moodandcharacter #conceptdevelopment #colourscheme #designinspiration colourspecialist
Narrating a scheme to live with is setting your in Narrating a scheme to live with is setting your intentions in motion. #narrativetherapy #livewithpurpose #aestheticnarrative #homeswithpurpose #gardeninspo
Colour, shadows and life in-between. #colourfull Colour, shadows and life in-between. #colourfulliving #liveforthestory #colourandlight #shadowsandlight #liguria
A little insight into the aesthetic narrative and A little insight into the aesthetic narrative and colour inspiration for my dining room scheme. #aestheticnarrative #colourscheme #liguria #creativeprocess #interiordesigninspirations

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