Got the spring blues yet?

Savine wallpaper from Designers Guild.

Beat the latest - and hopefully last - spell of winter weather with some spring blues!

Pantone, the provider of colour systems, has announced "Dazzling blue" their colour of spring 2014. It's a bright blue that shimmers, and a colour that has been popular on the runways for some time.



Photo: Eclectic Society/Style.





 

Different shades of blue are certainly hot this spring. In contemporary settings we often see them mixed with black. We're also seeing more and more blue kitchens, which might seem surprising, given that the colour is associated with reduced appetite according to feng shui. Together with it's favourite team mate white, a blue kitchen certainly looks fresh and classy this season.

Photo: Houzz. Blue kitchen by Von Fitz Design.

In search of blue fabric inspiration in town, I saw some great, blue cotton and linen prints at Stewart's Decorating Centre recently. They were from Avant Garde, a brand new supplier to the store. Any of the fabrics below would make for very attractive accent pillows. At Fabricland, I also saw an interesting print, that reminded me of some of Finnish design house Marimekko's fabrics. Take a look:



  


Fabricland print.

Marimekko Tuuli print.

Marimekko birch tree print.

 

Speaking of blues, this gorgeously reupholstered chair

is looking for a new home. It is quite petite and would be a 

perfect statement chair - fun and fresh - in a nursery or a 

kid's room. You can paint the legs white if you don't like the wood.

Contact Bonell's Upholstery for more info.

 

Let your couch slip into something comfortable

Does your couch need a facelift? One effective way to inject new life to a piece is to have it slipcovered. Contact our local upholstery places for a quote. Or, if you happen to have a couch, armchair, chaise or stool from IKEA, it’s even easier. Simply browse the many slipcover alternatives at Bemz, order samples, and buy the slipcover online. For a flat $20 shipping fee, it will be delivered right to your doorstep. With over 180 different colors and patterns, you’ll be sure to find something that meets your fancy. Just have a look at these inspiring options. They are all from Bemz:

Introduce colour to your home with these beautiful 

covers from Bemz’ Designers Guild collection.

Finnish design house Marimekko is respresented 

with a number of fabulous slipcovers. 

Another colourful slipcover from Bemz' 

Marimekko collection. Note the white 

walls in the background; upholstered 

pieces with strong patterns and colours 

need a calm, solid backdrop. 

Stool dressed in the legendary 

Unikko pattern from Marimekko.

If you are dreaming of having some Designers 

Guild fabrics in your home, this is your chance.

A modern floral from Bemz' Lisa 

Bengtsson slipcovers.

Another Designers Guild slipcover, this time on a chaise.

Bemz also offers many solid colours, 

and a loose-fit, contry-style collection. 

Loose-fit dining chair slipcovers.

Be bold and have fun! Who says all chairs 

around a dining table have to be the same?

Which slipcover is your favourite?