Interior Wall Ideas: #2 Plywood

Part two of my Interior Wall design ideas series: Plywood
 

Plywood is a relatively easy and inexpensive interior wall cladding option which can feel quite inviting and cosy, and also bring nature inside with the exposed wood grains.

Personally I don't mind a splash of plywood here and there, it adds warmth and texture to the space.  However if its used on all walls and ceilings I do think it can be a bit too much.

These photos are from a design by Dutch interiors studio i29 , and built by Dutch firm Paul de Ruiter Architects who has used plywood features inside this house in North Holland

 

De Zeen Magazine

 

A few other examples of how plywood can be used really well  

 

Curb

 

TheDesignFiles

 

 

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Interior Wall Ideas: #1 Concrete Walls

I got my May/June edition of Inside Out Magazine recently and in it there was an advertisement for some new concrete wall panels that looked great! They had that modern architectural look with the very popular raw industrial element.

 

According to their website its a pre-finished, lightweight, east to install panel from Royal Oak Floors.

I do think that sometimes concrete interior walls can feel cold but this one feels a lot warmer and  more inviting than others I've seen...

As long as the concrete look is mixed with some warmth or texture it can work really well 

DesignMilk

 

HerlibraryAdventures

 

Decoholic

Shelterness

Escapestyle

 

 And you wont believe it but this is actually concrete wallpaper by ConcreteWall

Do you like concrete for interior walls?
 

  

So it got me thinking about different walling options rather than the regular painted plasterboard or wallpaper... what else you can do to your home to give your walls some excitement, an element of flair, giving it depth, or colour, or a tactile focus pleasing to the eye...

 

Over the next few posts I'm going to explore some other interior wall options, let me know what you think and which you like best in the comments below.


 

Adore - A Book of Colourful Interiors

You may be well aware of the online home magazine Adore ...if you're not treat yourself and have a look here Adore Magazine

Adore has recently launched their own book through crowdfunding and I recently received my highly anticipated book in the mail ... and it was everything I'd hoped it would be!

The cover is just the start of the beautifulness of the book... every page is filled with colour and stunning interiors and is just a joy to read.  As well as the many gorgeous photos there are design tips and  interviews with home owners and interior designers.

 

Click here to buy a copy for yourself.

Here is a peak into some of my favourite pages of the book!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chandelier Elegance

Chandeliers create such a sense of grandeur, even to the smallest or plainest room...

In Living spaces....

The Chriselle Factor



In Bathrooms....

 

Design Form Function

 

In Studys....

Decor & You

 

In Laundrys.... 

Design sponge

 

In Kitchens.... 

 

Notebook Magazine

 

 

In Bedrooms....  

Porterhouse designs

 

 

Its easy to create this for yourself, I did it in my bedroom, I bought a black chandelier from ebay about a year ago and only now finally organised an electrician to install it..

 

And I love it!

Happy Home!

Our individual style is a reflection of who we are, showing the world how we feel or what we like...our personality, emotions, taste, interests, style and individuality.

We do this through our clothes, make up, jewelry, body art, and home décor....

We all have our ups and downs in life, and I found that when I was going through my darkest days I wanted to hide away from everything.  I used to just wear drab clothes, wear hats and sunglasses to avoid eye contact with people. To hide in my world.

My house was cold, I never turned the heater on even in the midst of winter, there was no joy, or spark or happiness in my home, I even took down all my photos that reminded me of my past happy life...

I'm very happy to say that after a long time I managed to claw my way out of the dark... I eventually (with the help of friends and family) saw the light, and opened my eyes up to all my new opportunities and possibilities in life! I loved life! had a new chance and a new beginning!

And I showed this through my home...

I bought new cushions from Etsy that were bright and cheery, put up new pictures that inspired me to enjoy life!  I want my home to be a happy place, a place I loved to come home to, and it is!