As Spring approaches, a desire for new beginnings and changing things around you for the better takes hold of many. If you’re thinking of overhauling a room – or, perhaps more than one – it couldn’t be a better time to do it.
Completely redecorating a room or section of your home is an option and can be a satisfying task. It has its downsides, though. The cost is the most obvious, of course, but there are also those of us that know the initial enthusiasm might run out before the task in hand does and we will still be vowing to finish it come summer. Also, although a newly decorated room looks amazing to start with, it soon becomes worn, especially in high traffic areas and / or if you have children or animals. Then it starts to feel like money not-so-well spent after all.
A simple and more affordable alternative is to choose a new signature piece for your room. The right piece can completely change the look and feel of that space and really freshen it up for the year ahead. Not only that, if you choose the right object, at the point you want another change you can sell it on, as it is likely to retain its value – certainly better than several tins of the latest shade of paint. It is also a more sustainable way to freshen up your space.
Popular designer Odette Gibson has long offered a wide variety of services to help clients transform their living spaces into havens of elegance and charm. With the recent opening of her boutique store, Daisy’s Emporium, there is a wonderful showcase of unique home décor available to inspire you. Customers who love quirky and unusual designs can discover the delightful variety of one-off treasures and bespoke creations that are carefully curated to appeal in their own right or to provide inspiration for other objects, that can then be created to order.
Gibson is particularly known for her stunning ‘upcycled’ furniture – from cabinets to dressers, wardrobes to sideboards – each item is a true one-of-a-kind piece.
Here are some ideas to get the inspiration sparking:
LIVING ROOM:
Tired old lighting can really drag a room down. Whether it’s the level of light or the style of your light fittings themselves, it’s definitely something to consider when you’re looking to update a space. Perhaps the classiest light fitting of all is a chandelier. If the word chandelier brings to mind the monstrosity in the infamous “Only Fools and Horses” scene, think again. They come in a huge variety of styles and sizes to fit any room and really ‘brighten it up’.
DINING ROOM:
If you’re a fan of more formal dining, it’s always great to have a conversation starter and a striking piece of art can really change the feel and mood of a room. Whatever your taste, the eclectic mix of art available at Daisy’s Emporium, both original and replicated, should inspire you. Choose from sketches, painting and prints in the styles of Pre-Raphaelite, ethnic, Victoriana, life sketches, plus works reminiscent of the old masters such as Turner. There’s even Beatrix Potter!
MASTER BEDROOM:
You don’t have to spend big on new furniture to really make a difference to your sleeping space. Your bedside lamp is a really significant part of your décor and can change the mood of the room, while also reflecting your personality. Daisy’s Emporium has a plethora of stunning, unusual lamps to potentially adorn your bedside cabinet. Perhaps a sizeable bronze cherub holding aloft a light fitting surrounded by a shade with classic motifs. If that’s a bit too ostentatious, there are lots of other unusual, desirable lamps to choose from.
GUEST ROOM:
If you are an avid reader of the novels of, say, Dickens, the Brontes, Austen, etc. or love a good old-fashioned period drama on TV, the concept of being invited to “freshen up” upon arrival at a new destination will be a familiar one. If you fancy being able to invite your own guests to do so, investing in a beautifully upcycled washstand will definitely make them remember their visit.
BATHROOM:
Why not throw out those boring, sterile fitted cupboards and enjoy a fabulously upcycled cabinet? The Emporium has a wonderful deep blue cabinet, sectioned and labelled for your pharmacy items on one side of the glass-fronted top and a ‘perfumer’ on the other that would look just as striking in a bachelor pad shower room as a family bathroom.
These are some of the larger, more notable objects available from Daisy’s Emporium but there is also a wide selection of smaller, more affordable pieces that can still have a big impact. This means that, whatever your budget, taste and style, there is bound to be something for you, just as there is something for any living space. And you can always revisit next time you want to freshen up again.
See more at https://www.daisysemporiumlondon.co.uk/
ABOUT DAISY’S EMPORIUM
Daisy’s Emporium is London’s premier boutique for one-of-a-kind home decor items and expert design services. Founder Odette Gibson curates a world of unique treasures and bespoke creations. Her journey began with a passion for restoring furniture and revitalising it with hand-painted designs that combine timeless elegance with modern design sensibilities. Styled as you’d imagine a Victorian Emporium straight out of a Hollywood movie, Daisy’s is the perfect place to browse and find inspiration and perhaps something special for yourself or a loved one – whatever your budget.
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