April 18th, 2011 by Sophie Robinson.
The new series of ITV’s popular makeover show is now back on the TV.
I headed up a great makeover for a lovely lady called Carole in Balsall Common last year which got aired last week. ( However My main memory is how terribly bad I was suffering from pregnancy morning sickness on this show!)
We did an amazing transformation on her kitchen- the most impressive I’ve ever seen- loved the new black granite style splash backs with gloss red doors- it was stunning!
If you missed the episode you can see it anytime on ITV player; 60 Minute makeover- Balsall Common
You can see where we sourced all the amazing products for the makeover here: 60 minute makeover- Balsall Common suppliers list
I also did a fabulous makeover for Jo, a mother if 4, who lives in Bromley. My favourite room in this makeover was her boudoir bedroom with amazing feature wallpaper by Graham and Brown
60 minute makeover – Bromley
Get the look here: 60 Minute makeover- Bromley Suppliers list
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April 18th, 2011 by Sophie Robinson.
COLOURAMA
The biggest trend this Spring involves getting confident with colour and be warned, it’s bold and bright. I think it’s the perfect way to celebrate the new Spring season, a time when the countryside bursts into colour, so why not do the same in your home and introduce some Spring Bright’s. I recently styled the decorating feature in the current April issue of Ideal Home magazine. The whole issue is dedicated to Colour and is packed with inspiration to rejuvenate your room scheme.
My top tips on how to decorate with colour:
1. BRING BALANCE by combining your bright colours with plenty of neutral ‘white space’. This can be white walls or neutral coloured furniture and flooring. The idea is to break it up rather than saturate bold colours.
2. ADD AN ACCENT COLOUR to sit alongside your chosen dominate colour. For example team indigo blue walls with dots of zesty yellow on lampshades and cushions.
3. BE BOLD. My best tip to anyone wanting to make a wow factor in their scheme is don’t chicken out last minute. One bold fuchsia pink wall will have far more impact than four powder pink ones.
4. GET THE RIGHT LIGHT. Bold saturated hues really look there best in under bright lights so include plenty of decorative pendant lights and lamps to accentuate your scheme
5. PAIR WITH BOLD PRINTS Bright colours love bold patterns, which continue to be another strong trend in 2011. Look out for bold geometric prints and fabulous florals to compliment your scheme.
THREE HOT HUES FOR 2011
Images styled by Sophie Robinson, Photographed by Dominic Blackmore for April issue of Ideal Home magazine.
TANGERINE
Tangerine orange has to be one of the hottest colours for summer 2011. For Ideal Home Magazines stand at the recent Ideal Home Show I incorporated a striking orange wall in Charlottes locks, one of the newest colours at designer paint company Farrow and Ball. To diffuse the look I added shades of grey and monochrome to temper this hot hue. Zesty shades of lime green and turquoise also look stunning with this colour
INDIGO
Deep shades of denim and azure blue making strong waves in interiors this season. This strong colour hue also works really well with the coastal trend- so balance the look with washed out whites, soft linens and limed wood. A restful colour I think it works particularly well in bedrooms, Team indigo walls with crisp white bed linen for a fresh and classic look.
FUCHSIA
I think nothing signifies pure confidence than a bright shade of fuchsia pink. My tip this season is vamp the look up even more and for grown up glamour team with pillar box red. Like a lipstick, these colours work well in high gloss so invest in lacquered accessories and high sheen fabrics for the ultimate wow factor.
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September 28th, 2010 by stuart.
Catch Sophie’s amazing room makeovers on Cowboy Builders, currently showing on Channel Five at 8pm on Wednesdays.
Follow this link to view the retailers and trades people who generously donated their time and products to transform peoples nightmares into a dream home
http://www.five.tv/programmes/lifestyle/cowboy-builders/92919
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May 7th, 2010 by Sophie Robinson.
diydesignandbuild is on Grand Deisgns live. Come to the show and see it for yourself.
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May 7th, 2010 by Sophie Robinson.
See Sophie on Chanel 5’s hit TV show Cowboy Builders currently showing on Tuesdays at 8pm
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