Living Room Interior Design Ideas - Fresh and Green

There's something about fresh lime green which screams out 'look at me'! I love this colour, especially when teamed with cream or soft whites for a living room. Perfect for modern and contemporary homes you could also take the bite off by dropping a couple of shades lighter for a more traditionally styled home without losing the colour impact.

As emerald green is this year's Pantone colour choosing a brighter green may not be an exact match but it ticks all the right boxes in terms of invigorating and rejuvenating a tired looking living room. If you don't want to go all out and use this shade for your walls you can always introduce it via cushions, throws and rugs. It would also work well with purple and lavenders which are trending right now.

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Soft Furnishing Fabric – Wool

Pure wool is soft to touch, particularly when the wool fabric is made from angora or cashmere wool. Typically sheep's wool is made into yarn by spinning and then weaving. It's a natural fibre and therefore bodes well with anyone who wants to use only natural materials in their home.

When the wool yarn is spun finely it can be woven into fabric to make high quality soft furnishings Which are robust, durable and have longevity, making it a perfect choice for items such as bedding blankets and throws.

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A Little Rest & Relaxation

We all need a little R & R and what better way to spend a lazy Sunday or any afternoon then laying down for a siesta. Of course this could also be your 'proper' bed that you retire to each evening. Sleigh styled beds are bang on-trend, either the originals or latest styles and fit into many different interior design styles, from country to contemporary there's a sleigh bed to suit.

I also love the throw on this bed, the mellow colours are so gentle on the eye and bring pattern into an otherwise plain room.

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Interior Design Ideas - Spring & Summer Living Room Colours

Bring a touch of Spring and Summer into you home using pretty yellowy green and cream with a splash of purple. This living room colour pallet and style isn't anything fancy, it's something that could easily be replicated in your own home. Sometimes all you need is a little interior design insight to set the ball rolling.

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The eye catching pop of colour via the cushion prevents this living room from looking too plain. As we know all too well it's the little things that count so even if you don't fancy a complete living room makeover this year you can still bring a fresh new look by using cushions, throws and maybe an area rug.

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Soft Furnishing Fabrics – Mulmul

Mulmul is a fine soft cotton fabric which has been used for centuries to make clothes and lightweight coverings for windows. This beautiful fabric is used for making saris and today can also be used as soft, colourful fabric for window dressings, throws and cushion covers. Due to the fineness of the cotton it can be difficult to work with, however, the end results are well worth the aggravation.

Mulmul can be dyed and also printed; it's a fabulous fabric if you want to make a stylish bed canopy or use it in place of voiles at your windows.

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Soft Furnishing Fabrics – Faux Fur

Fur faux, as the name suggests, is imitation fur fabric made from polyester. Renowned for it's ability to look similar to genuine furs it's the ideal fabric to make luxury throws and soft furnishings without having the death of an animal on your conscious.

Luxury Faux Fur Throws

Animal prints are very trendy, being used for home décor and clothing. Faux fur is available in a wide range of colours and prints, including animal prints. Its soft touch makes it ideal for bedding and is also perfect for using as a throw for your favourite sofa or chair.

For those who love sewing it's easy to make cushion covers and decorate soft furnishings with this animal-friendly fabric.

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Soft Furnishing Fabrics – Fleece, Natural and Man-made

Fleece is a man-made fabric; it's made from polyester and is renowned for its soft pile and feel. Within the world of interior design fleece is used to make throws, cushion cover and blankets. It's warm insulation properties offer a lightweight, snugly fabric which is easy to maintain and care for. Most fleece fabrics can be machine washed and tumble dried. The latest fleece is called micro fleece and offers a soft touch fabric perfect for baby bedding and bed throws.

Natural fleece comes from sheep and goats wool. It's the name given to the thick hair which is shorn off the animal. It can be made into sheepskin rugs, or the wool goes through numerous processes to make fibre for weaving or knitting. Clothing and textiles are the main use for natural wool which can be used to create luxury bedding, upholstery fabric and fabric for making clothes.

Luxury angora goats fleece is ideal for making high quality throws.

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Fill Your Living Room with Warm Summer Colours

Filling your home with warm colours is a great way to give you a burst of summer sunshine all year long. These warms reds and mellow yellows are perfect for all styles for homes. You can make your home as informal as you like simply by adding throws and scatter cushions.

Throws are ideal for giving sofas and chairs a fresh look and perfect for giving a new look to chairs and sofas that are a little out-dated, have threadbare patches or stains. Far cheaper than buying new furniture you can swap and change throws and cushions to suit your moods and the seasons.

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Interior Design Trends 2013 – Knitted Soft Furnishings & Accessories

This years trend of using tactile materials and fabrics in our homes includes knitting and embroidery. This isn't 'what grandma used to make' type of knitting, although some of the techniques and stitch patterns remain the same. This year it's about being inventive and creative, just take a look at some interior design blogs and you'll see there's some great ideas to be inspired by.

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Trendy Tuesdays!

If your home is looking a little dull and lifeless inject some bright colors to rejuvenate it simply by adopting one of this year's interior design trends of color clashing. This is where you deliberately go against the 'rules' and choose co lours that wouldn't usually been used together, for example red and orange or purple and orange.

These bold colors will look great in modern homes and apartments. You don't have to go 'mad' cushions, throws and rugs should do the trick. A quick and easy make-over that will bring bursts of color into your home with very little cost.