Be brave,
be bold
HOMES
Peter Turner, managing director
of Teesside-based interior design
studio Cocoon & Bauer, has designed
Michelin-star restaurants, five-
star hotels and some of the most
exclusive addresses in the country.
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Peter (pictured) is making his mark on some
of Teesside’s finest homes and offices. He
now shares some of his interior design tips
with Tees Life readers…
he beginning of the year gives you
the perfect opportunity to refresh
the space in which you spend the
most time - your home. With over 12 years’
experience in interior design, I’m looking
forward to sharing some hints to turn your
home into a sanctuary you and your family
can be proud of.
Each year manufacturers and publications
reveal their top trends for the 12 months
ahead. I’ve picked out the top four trends
which I feel have the biggest appeal and
longevity.
Casting aside our love for “safe” greys,
2019 is the year of bright, bold colours!
Think jewel and emerald colours of blues,
greens and especially pinks. This year's new
Pantone colour is Living Coral, which has
animated shades of orange with golden
undertones.
As further indication of pink’s popularity,
Farrow & Ball have released Sulking Room
Pink as one of its big colours of 2019. Try
teaming pinks and bold green colours with
deep and dark tones such as blue which
really allow them to stand out. I am already
using this colour in my current projects and
you’ll see it becoming more present in soft
furnishings and accessories.
Along with bold colours, geometric and
floral patterns will continue to be a focus
and are being used more and more to create
vibrant and interesting spaces. You can
add this to your room as a wallpapered
feature wall or simply update some of your
accessories such as cushions for a subtler
look.
For the more daring among you, why not
opt for contrasting geometric prints on all
walls to really transform your space?
Other trends which I believe will still be
here this time next year are brass fittings and
velvet fabrics.
Brass has regained its popularity
after being long associated with antique
ornaments which sat prominently on your
grandparents’ sideboards. Now we can’t get
enough, as the re-emergence of classic styles
allows brass to play a more prominent part in
our interiors.
Finally, velvet. Not the crushed kind,
but the deep, thick and luxurious plain
textures which have been prominent on soft
furnishings and drapery for the last couple
of years.
To add pops of colour to your sofas and
armchairs, try yellows, emerald greens and
sky blues, which will freshen up your interior
as the nights get lighter.
For a simpler approach, try mixing cut-
patterned and plain velvets in shades which
compliment your sofa fabric. This will add
depth and interest without detracting from
your current style.
In the next issue of Tees Life we’ll discuss
overhauling your entertaining space ready for
summer.
For more hints and tips and to keep a check on
our current projects visit @cocoonandbauer on
Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
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