The Lavish Office

An office is a space that is primarily functional, but that does not mean it shouldn't be aesthetically pleasing. Light and bright purples give a feminine touch with a calming aspect; in the office it is about being bold to create personality. To assist with the luxurious atmosphere, companion gold and other metallic’s that will add contrast and depth in darker shades. Select pieces of furniture that have ample storage to avoid clutter and finish with interesting display pieces to distract attention from unsightly office accessories.

The Bally Blonde

The Bally Blonde Canvas Print is clearly a rather simple yet elegant piece. Through severe contrast it stands out against warm and neutral colours with its almost harsh yet lax demeanour. It is a fantastic piece for contrast not only primarily with the colour wheel, but with character. This composition of wall art décor and the interior design along with the rocks displays an almost beach-like atmosphere, ideal for someone who wishes to live by the sea whilst maintaining a rather chic style within their home. However, this does not go without saying that any modern home looking for a slice of vintage would be greatly complimented by this piece.

The perfect match

Monochrome never goes out of style and always looks stunning and effortless. It adds simplicity  to any home and serves as the basis for any interior style, making reinvention that much easier. Black and silver is a winning combination; black creates the perfect backdrop while silver adds that touch of elegance every home needs. Black and white can be a strong scheme to begin with, so substituting fresh white with touches of grey and silver balances for a smooth finish.  Mirrored pieces look great for this look and not only serve as a practical piece but also open up the space. who doesn’t want the illusion of a larger room!

Fill that wall

We love statement pieces and adding wall art to your home is the quickest and easiest way to transform an entire space in your home. It sets the mood of your home and is the perfect focal point. Expanses of white are screaming to be filled with wall pieces that tie everything in together. Go for pieces with soft, neutral colour palettes with small accents of colour if you  are looking for a subtle revamp to add some balance and style to your décor.

It's all about gold

Decorating your home with gold defines extravagance, luxury, power and status. If you’re looking to add touches of glamour to your home, add hints of gold to your interior. Gold can be overwhelming, so add small touches and balance it out with soft, neutral colours to add balance in your home. For a daring and eye-catching look, shades of blue and purple compliment each other and can create a head turning space.

Keep it fresh

White has always been crisp, fresh and timeless and is the best way to brighten up your home.  White is versatile and is a great starting point as it gives the illusion of a larger space and can be incorporated into any home décor style and colour scheme. With an all white scheme, it’s important to add in different textures; pair whites with grey and ice tones or go for a bold statement and incorporate dark accents to add depth and sophistication. In decorating your home, furnishings will play an even bigger role in all white rooms as everything stands out! Add striking and unique pieces and make them worth looking at.

White on White

Decorating your home with white interiors is timeless, crisp and fresh and can brighten up any room. An all white scheme looks inviting, effortless and gives the illusion of a larger space and highlights everything around it. White is a very versatile colour and is a great starting point as it can suit any taste or style, from modern to traditional and anything in between. We’ve put together a few pointers to get you started on the white trend.

Picking the right white

White serves as a canvas for anything but white also has a lot of varying shades with different undertones. If you want a crisp modern look, bright whites give the space extra sharpness and adding furnishings with simple lines, smooth surface and metallic’s will tie this look together. Warm whites soften areas and add a sense of comfort and romance and work well with plenty of detail such as lace and marble.White can also be paired with pastels for a soft feminine feel or go for shiny fabrics to add glamour and elegance to a room. Shiny apricot, peach or creams are great combinations.

Add Texture

To avoid a bland all white colour scheme, adding different textures is vital. Add one colour to a white palette, a dark accent creates a clean and sophisticated look and creates depth. Warm whites work best with cool tones such as chalk grey and ice tones. Choosing textured furnishings and objects in different tones is also key to creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Paint wooden floorboards in a cold white or add a white wash to reveal glimpses of the timber tones and texture and create a beautiful rustic feel to your home.

Accessorise

Furnishings and decorative objects play a huge role, especially with an all white scheme as everything stands out, so make sure its worth looking at. Go for pieces that are striking and different to add impact and a wow factor to your living space. One of the great advantages of white is that you can constantly create new looks without updating the whole room. Accessorise with printed throw pillows and play with different surfaces to create an interested and detailed interior. Anytime you feel that the room needs a makeover, add bold accents or different patterns.

Bathroom Makeover

Bathrooms are gaining more and more attention in the interior design world, with homeowners opting for bigger and more luxurious bathroom spaces. More designers are entering the bathroom field to produce, sleek, streamlined designs that are practical, stylish and attractive.

Bathrooms can be a design and decorating challenge but with adequate light, good ventilation, plenty of storage and our décor tips you can transform your bathroom into a beautiful room without a full-scale renovation.

Tip 1: Smart storage.

For small bathrooms especially, the most important key to good bathroom décor is storage and using smart features that add style, don’t take up a lot of space and even make the room look larger. Mirrored cabinets are a great option for disguised built in storage that adds a feeling of spaciousness and suits any décor style and colour scheme.  For a simplistic look, woven baskets or wooden storage holders look great with monochrome interiors and create a natural, calm and beach vibe to your room.

Tip 2: Let the light in

If any room needs a good dose of natural light, it is the bathroom. Not only does it keep the room healthy, it is a simple way to enhance the space and light up the room. A great tip is to install your mirror opposite your window, to bounce the light around the room.  Any space will seem larger if its lighter and brighter so take full advantage of natural light and opt for a white or neutral colour scheme.

Tip 3: Focal point

Upgrading any rooms’ focal point is a quick way to transform a space without a full room renovation. For your bathroom, the first step is working it where you want the focus to be, on your bath, shower or basin. Once you’ve decided, invest in a replacement piece that will create a new look and feel to the room.

Tip 4: Personal Touch

The bathroom no longer has to be a storage space or serve as just a necessity. Make a personal statement in your bathroom with your favourite perfume bottles, candles and vintage vases on a beautiful tray. Our Lexington Mirror Tray is the perfect piece to create this look teamed with our Green Living range of scented candles to create relaxed living.

Feng Shui

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese philosophy, which believes that the positioning and physical characteristics of a home affect the fortunes of the owner. Each spot in your home is associated with a different aspect of your life. By placing certain items in certain zones, some have symbolic power; others have a literal connection to the area. For making every room in your house calm and happy, here’s a guide:

1. Clear clutter

Getting rid of any clutter in your home is an essential in creating harmonious house energy. Mess is the number one enemy of Feng Shui and blocks positive energy from entering.

2. Good quality air and light

These two elements are an essential for good Feng Shui energy in your home. In Feng Shui, the windows are the eyes of a home so bring clarity to the space by opening windows often or use an air-purifier. It’s important to let in as much natural light as possible in your home.

3. Fix or throw out broken things

These items are impediments to vitality Broken things attract being broke or having a broken body, associated with health issues and are strong sources of negative energy.

4. Define the bagua/energy map of your home

The bagua of your home acts as a clear map as to which areas of your home are connected to specific areas of your life. For example, the entryway into your home is associated with career and should be as well lit as possible.

Bagua is the foundation of Feng Shui as it assigns different energies to different directions. To start, create a grid with nine squares to fit your home plan and align the lower row of your grid with your main entrance door. Assign each of the squares to the Feng Shui areas below. For example, the lower part is always aligned with the front door and will either symbolize knowledge, career or friends and travel.  Each area also has specific colours and tones that benefit the specific Bangua.

Once these areas are established in your home, you can start applying Feng Shui techniques and make changes to improve the energy needed in each specific Bangua area.

A touch of gold

Using gold in home interior goes back to ancient Egypt and symbolises extravagance and wealth. Gold is timeless, rich and adding touches of gold to your bedroom, living room, dining room or bathroom is an effortless way to add glamour to your space.  Gold is a warm and luxurious colour and whether your style is traditional, modern or vintage you can incorporate gold into any design style.

Gold can have a great impact on your interior and a great place to start is by adding small gold touches; such as a gold covered pillow on your sofa to mix things up or Risenn’s Lamar Gold Leaf Etagere can be a subtle way to incorporate a touch of gold into your style.

Gold can be difficult to work with, as you want to avoid the pretentious and overdone look, so it’s important to try different mixtures of colours and patterns and find the right balance with its shades. The gold scheme works very well with modern spaces, as it’s a comforting tone and can create a nice warm glow in the room.  With this colour scheme, the complement of gold is blue and purple and these bold colours work together to add interest and energy to a room. Risenn’s collection of Conrad Coffee Tables in green and navy will add a cozy, sophisticated conversation area that could work in a corner of any room.  Complete this look by adding shades and tints around the room such as soft blue and green cushions or gold-framed artwork can tie everything together.

A neutral colour palette also works well with gold for a more understated yet still glamorous look. Breaks of white and neutral colours with gold accent pieces can help add balance.

Corner space living

A big challenge in decorating your home is determining the proper way to decorate the corners of a room. Every house has awkward spaces and finding a way to integrate the corners into the whole design can be tricky. We here at Risenn have compiled a few tips and ideas to efficiently decorate a neglected corner in your home.

One of the best and easiest solutions to a corner space is to use a large piece such as a mirror or salvaged door against the wall to add architectural interest to your space. Our Zeta Cheval Mirror is perfect and will give the illusion of a larger space. Use these as a shelf and storage space to display items for a more relaxed and homely look and feel.

Adding vertical interest is key for filling a corner space and high-back chairs are perfect for this look. Place a decorative high-back chair and create a reading corner in a bedroom and display patterned throws and cushions to create a perfectly cosy sitting area. Our range of cushions and throws available at Risenn will suit any décor style. This corner look also works well accompanied with a side table and lamp for a more elegant and sophisticated feel that can work in a living room setting.  Find a corner table that is both stylish and comfortable, such as our Banks Occasional Table or our Caymen Decorative Stand for a more art deco look. 

A quick way to accessorize a corner of a living area with some decorative art pieces for added drama and elegance in your home. Place a large vase in the style of your décor, such as our Acacia Bowl or Round Planter to add some heights and visual interest to a boring or dull space. Risenn’s Horn Decorator on Stand is also a great piece for added style and impact.

Displaying wall art or framed photographs is a fail proof way to spruce up any corner.  Hang framed family photos on the adjoining walls to create an intimate space and a personal feel to the room. Not all frames need to match, so mix things up with hints of colours  and varied arts but keep space between pieces similair for a cohesive look. Risenn has a range of wall art in different sizes and styles that paired together would add depth and interest to an unnoticed area.

Lastly, if you are daring enough an indoor garden is a beautiful and simple way to revamp a corner. A large houseplant or series of plants are attractive and visually neutral so they will fit in with every décor palette. Vary plant shades, heights and textures by adding tall plants and smaller ones together for pleasing composition.