Grey has become a popular color choice in design, but it needs to be used carefully to prevent a room appearing drab or dull. With some clever techniques, grey becomes trendy and beautiful.

Switch the Color Rules.

Although you might be tempted to stick to the tried-and-tested rule of making your wall color a soft neutral and then brightening up a room with brighter colors, this rule can – and should – be broken! Try out some grey furniture or accessories against a brighter shade on the wall. Grey works well in small bursts, earthing louder shades.

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To prepare for the imminent arrival of summer you need to get rid of all of the dark and dingy aspects of your home. Replace your winter furnishing with zesty pieces. There is no better colour to represent summer than a  yummy yellow. Read on to discover the top eight accessories under £20 to bring a slice of sunshine into your home this summer…

1) Good Day Sunshine Cushion.

Incorporating rays of sunshine, different shades of yellow, small flowers, and a bird; this cushion embodies everything that summer is all about. Place this cushion with the ones you have on your sofa at the moment. Even among a crowd this Goody Day Sunshine Cushion will capture everyone’s attention.Available for £14.00.

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You know how sometimes when you go on a vacation you want to take lots of things with you to be sure you’ll be comfortable and you’ll have everything you need and some people joke about it saying you take your whole house with you? Well in some cases it’s not a joke because some people actually mean it. For example, take a look at this house/trailer.

This is The Tiny Tack House. Its owners built it themselves. It’s a wood-clad mobile home that was built on a 7/20 feet utility trailer. It’s tiny, as its name very well suggests but it’s also functionally designed. This lovely house on wheels has a warm and cozy interior and a surface of 140 square feet. It took its owners 7 months to build it and the cost was $20.000. They used salvaged materials and sustainable wood.

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The most beautiful thing of having a summer home or a house on the beach is being able to enjoy the outdoors. It’s why we are particularly touched by this house. It’s a house designed by architect Cadiz Johanson and it has a wonderful garden that surrounds it. Moreover, the interior seems to be a tribute to summer and all its charming features. The interior is simple and light. The rooms are bright and spacious and the color palette is very refreshing and beautiful.

The blue accents are evocating the nearby sea and they work wonderfully along with all the green details and the white features. We particularly like how all these different shades have been combined and how they harmoniously match. As for the style, it’s an interesting combination.

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Even if you live in a temperate climate, cosiness is one of the best attributes a home can offer. And there is nothing that is more cosy, in a domestic setting, than a snug fireside which offers warmth and comfort. Inglenooks have for centuries provided an extra level of cosiness in homes. As opposed to a simple fireplace, inglenooks almost create the sensation a room within a room.

Inglenooks began in homes as a partially enclosed hearth area, part of a larger room, usually in the central living space. This hearth would be used for cooking, heating water and providing warmth in the days before central heating.

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Shelving has fallen out of favor in many homes, but you can achieve a trendy look without having to try too hard. Sure, because they are open shelves need to be dusted from time to time, but don’t be put off. Contemporary shelving has so much to offer, in many styles which will suit most modern living rooms.

Built In Shelves.

For traditional living rooms a stand alone shelving unit or a book case works just fine. However, for a living room which is designed to give a more thoughtfully designed and youthful look, it is advisable to go for integrated shelving. Built in shelving, like this, should work seamlessly in a room and become a part of the wall.

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There is no interior trend more fitting for summer than nautical. Reminiscent of smooth seas and the jovial atmosphere associated with sailors; this uplifting style will instantly get you in the mood for the warm days ahead.

The great thing about this trend is that it is really easy to emulate. All you need to do is incorporate blue and white stripes and you have found the perfect place to start. You can opt for blue and white cushions or you can go for something more striking, such as striped wallpaper.

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