After feeling inspired by the beautiful blue skies and bright spring sunshine last weekend I went on the hunt for interior design ideas to reflect the lighter, longer, brighter days. The result of my search? The new Brighton range from the Spring/Summer 2013 collection at BHS, which is packed full of colourful interior design ideas for both country and industrial spaces. The Maisey sofa and armchair give a nod to mid century design thanks for their rounded shapes and splayed legs, but are given a modern update thanks to Designers Guild upholstery. I love how they’ve paired the cobalt blue fabric with the sunshine yellow-painted brick wall – hello, Summer! If you want to work this look into a modern space you should introduce your hues in bold colour blocks, like the Brighton dining chair; place four around a gloss white dining dining table for a modern colour statement. If, however, you wish to bring the look into a country scheme you should soften the hues with pretty floral patterns. Which way do you like best?
// Photography by BHS
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This post makes me excited for summer!! The shot with the car is great fun!
Cute post Mr. B. thanks for the introduction to their new collection, I hadn’t seen it yet. I spy that Hello print for my hallway!
I’ve never thought of an industrial space with so much color but I admit it looks lovely!
they are fabulous and bright and from BHS. Havent visited a bhs for years, brilliant find!
@Ruth – I know, I hadn’t either but they are really stepping up their game with their homeware offering! Thanks for stopping by.
Will – I love the yellow painted brick wall! It’s amazing. Your industrial color impressions are gorgious, too. With this cold and ugly weather your ideas, as always, brighten my mind.
xxx, FrauSchmitt
@FrauSchmitt -I’m so pleased the post brought some colourful ideas your way. Like you say, just what a grey day like today calls for! x
Cool stuff from BHS – how fab. Will have to go and have a look when I’m over next – which is soon YAY.
happy Wednesday Will,
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I’ll take the colourful chairs, please!
I was just in BHS the other day and thought to myself that I really should visit more often, sometimes i think because its an oldie on the high street, it gets a little forgotten, but its well worth a visit. Thanks for sharing them with us.
I love that armchair. Wouldn’t it look great with a fun pouf (I’m really short, so I’m always looking for ways to prop my feet up while sitting in a chair).
I think it would be the bold colour blocks for me, they would work perfectly in my main living space.
hey mr w-
these are perfect for the grey days we are having!
hope your days are filled with just as much color!
warm hugs darlin!
What I would give to color my dorm room with such fabulous and fresh colors! Love it!
well if this doesn’t cheer someone up I don’t know what will!
You really surprised me when you said BHS! Wow! I’ve always liked them, but now I love them! FAB! Hope you’ll come by to look at my kitchen changes. Have a nice weekend! hx