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STRONG AND SNUG
- HOW STRIKING GEOMETRICS MAKE FOR A COSY INTERIOR SCHEME
ELIZABETH OCKFORD LTD
Strong , striking geometrics might not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of cosy interiors , but a trio of designs from luxury wallpaper design house Elizabeth Ockford proves otherwise .
“ Similarly , a geometric , if picked in a similar colour palette or scale to a floral adds the perfect energy to the scheme - stopping it from being too floral , and endowing it with greater character and interest .
“ Often I talk about statement wallpapers , but geometrics can have colour and content and still act as a perfect foil to pictures and curtains , without shouting too loudly .”
Topaz in Emerald Clouds in Emerald
Typified by shimmering metallics and a tactile , textured finish , Hatton , Clouds and Topaz are part of the Ginkgo range – Elizabeth ’ s contemporary geometric collection .
And while ‘ contemporary geometric ’ might not give off the cosiest of vibes , designer Elizabeth Ockford ’ s shares her tips for creating the snuggest of schemes .
“ I don ’ t believe one should decorate a room solely with geometric or floral patterns , or any other single style .
“ Create an eclectic mix of geometric , floral and abstract , and you have a much more interesting interior to inhabit .
“ When trying to create a cosy atmosphere the key is to accessorise the room with cushions and throws , soft lighting and even candles . An artfully mismatched set of cushions gives the appearance of time having passed , rather than room being created all at once . It gives the eye things to softly rove across .
“ Within these cosy schemes , geometrics have a strong role to play . They can enable you to chose a design with a neutral ground , onto which may fall more than one colour . That gives you the palette for the rest of the room , and enables you scope with coordination .
Hatton in Emerald
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