In the final of a series of guest posts sponsored by John Lewis, interiors blogger Kate Baxter from The Fabric of my Life gives her take on one of the retailer’s key 2012 interior trends – Exotic Fusion. 

The inspiration

For me, fusing together an eclectic mix of products in my home has been the key to creating an environment that feels warm, cosy and inviting. In my rental property, the only way I can make my mark on my (thankfully neutral) surroundings is through the layering up of treasured keepsakes from my travels with vintage bric-a-brac I’ve unearthed at car boots sales, mixed with colourful modern accent pieces.

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In the second post of our series sponsored by John Lewis, online magazine editor & interiors blogger Caroline Taylor from Patchwork Harmony gives her take on one of the retailer’s key 2012 interior trends – Scandinavian style.

The inspiration

In the past I have been known to enjoy a ditsy floral print or a chintzy vintage teacup, and this, I’ll admit, is still true. But as I get older, I’ve found myself searching for a simpler, more pared-back style for my own home. And the place to look to for this kind of inspiration has to be Scandinavia, where subtle colour palettes, natural materials and simple design reign supreme.

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In the first post in a series sponsored by John Lewis, interiors stylist and blogger Emily Blunden from Atticus and Finch gives her take on one of the retailer’s key 2012 interior trends – hotel chic.

The inspiration

The diversity in top hotel décor around the world is truly inspiring for any interior design fan. Long gone are the days of mediocrity and blandness along with the copy of Gideon’s Bible in the bedside drawer. Welcome to the world of independent, individual and aspirational “boutique hotels”.

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This guest post is by Aliza of Quality Bath.

“Distinction is in Details” that is a favorite quote of interior decorators. We’ve discussed how to achieve a great focal point for your modern bathroom design and how to pick the perfect tub. These essential items are definitely high priority but sometimes it’s those small, seemingly trivial details that will take your bathroom from simply beautiful to spectacular.

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This guest post is by Aliza of Quality Bath.

A modern space should be warm and alluring as opposed to the common misconception of stark and barren. Previously discussed was what we want to accomplish when designing our modern bathroom and a great way to achieve a focal point, an essential in any bathroom, with the bathroom vanity.

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This guest post is by Aliza of Quality Bath.

Your bathroom should be a place of retreat, an escape from everyday worries where your stress melts away and you have the ability to rejuvenate. When decorating a modern bathroom it’s important to stay focused on your goal. While modern decor is defined by geometric shapes, an achromatic color scheme and exposed surfaces that does not translate into cold and sterile. Quite the opposite actually. Your modern bathroom should be warm and inviting, a place you look forward to beginning and ending your hectic days in.

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