Belle Fierté is proud to presents its recent furniture line that has been synchronised with the most recent colour trends. From dusty pink, denim blue and relaxed blue to extravagant peach and soft black, this year colour palette will suit everyone. Be inspired by our latest furniture trends in new trendy colours.
"PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz captures our desire to nurture ourselves and others. It's a velvety gentle peach tone whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul."
- PANTONE
"In seeking a hue that echoes our innate yearning for closeness and connection, we chose a colour radiant with warmth and modern elegance. A shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace, and effortlessly bridges the youthful with the timeless."
- Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute™
Behr calls Cracked Pepper a “timeless and modern hue that awakens the senses and exudes confidence on every scale.”
“As life returns to its more familiar rhythms, it’s time to allow our senses to come alive,” says Erika Woelfel, the company’s vice president of colour and creative services. “From heightening the aromas of a dining room to feeling the softness of a living area, Cracked Pepper enhances the natural expression in any space.”
"For over 20 years, our colour experts have been translating global trends into a Colour of the Year that captures the mood of the moment. Sweet Embrace™ is a kind, delicate tone that brings a feeling of positivity to our lives. "
- DULUX
"Elevate the everyday and expand horizons through juxtaposed color that is sure to inspire. With Blue Nova leading the way, depth and intrigue are balanced by an undercurrent of reassurance. This alluring mid-tone features an enchanting duality, capturing the spotlight with endlessly classic appeal. "
- Benjamin-Moore
" Introducing Upward, a breezy, blissful blue. The colour found when we slow down, take a breath, and allow the mind to clear. A sunny-day shade for spaces brimming with positive energy, creative thinking, and total contentment."
- SHERWIN-WILLIAMS
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“White is the key to individual style simply because it’s so easy to change up. It’s really simple to bring in other colours, textures, patterns, and materials to individualize this colour. It’s the starting point building the rest of your decor elements and your colours, and it brings a peaceful, serene, harmonious mood into any space. It’s that perfect artistic colour for people to start expressing their creativity.”
-Erika Woelfel, vice president of colour and creative services at BEHR
“Blank Canvas is very inspiring but also super attainable.It gives people the confidence that they can recreate something like this in a nice, easy, attainable way.”
-Jodi Allen, global chief marketing officer at Behr
BENJAMIN MOORE Colour of the Year 2023 - RASPBERRY BLUSH
"Never a backdrop, Raspberry Blush is the definition of charismatic colour. This unapologetic shade of red orange had us thinking: bold, bolder, boldest."
- Helen Shaw, Marketing Director at Benjamin Moore UK
SHERWIN WILLIAMS Colour of the Year 2023 - REDEND POINT
"The color is a natural choice for those looking for a warm and joyful neutral in both interiors and exteriors."
-Sherwin-Williams
PANTONE Colour of the Year 2023 - VIVA MAGENTA
“Pantone’s Colour of the Year, Viva Magenta 18-1750, vibrates with vim and vigour.
It is a shade rooted in nature descending from the red family and expressive of a new signal of strength. Viva Magenta is brave and fearless, and a pulsating colour whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration, writing a new narrative.
This year’s Colour of the Year is powerful and empowering. It is a new animated red that revels in pure joy, encouraging experimentation and self-expression without restraint, an electrifying, and a boundaryless shade that is manifesting as a stand-out statement. PANTONE 18-1750 Viva Magenta welcomes anyone and everyone with the same verve for life and rebellious spirit. It is a colour that is audacious, full of wit and inclusive of all.”
-PANTONE
“In this age of technology, we look to draw inspiration from nature and what is real. PANTONE 18-1750 Viva Magenta descends from the red family, and is inspired by the red of cochineal, one of the most precious dyes belonging to the natural dye family as well as one of the strongest and brightest the world has known.
Rooted in the primordial, PANTONE 18-1750 Viva Magenta reconnects us to original matter. Invoking the forces of nature, PANTONE 18-1750 Viva Magenta galvanizes our spirit, helping us to build our inner strength.”
-Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute
DUTCH BOY Colour of the Year 2023 - RUSTIC GREIGE
"Each year, our colour strategists explore a range of global design influences to create the Dutch Boy® Trend Forecast. Our 2023 colour palettes reflect the best of what's new and what we need now: a sense of deep-rooted comfort."
-Dutch Boy
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“Bright SkiesTM is a light, airy and optimistic blue that’s good for the soul. It promises to open up and revitalise your home. Around it, we’ve created four easy-to-use colour palettes, so you can refresh your spaces with different colour combinations.”
-DULUX
BEHR Colour of the Year 2022 - BREEZEWAY
“Breezeway represents the intention to move forward, bringing you from one place to another. It pairs exceptionally well with colours like creamy white, taupe, softened black, nuanced pink and terracotta red.
We’ve spent more time in our home than ever before, so when we were tasked with deciding on the 2022 Colour of the Year, we wanted something that excited us and brought on a sense of renewal and restoration for the adventures ahead.”
-Erika Woelfel, the vice president of colour and creative services at BEHR
Dunn-Edwards Colour of the Year 2022 – ART and CRAFT
"Dunn-Edwards 2022 Colour of the Year—Art and Craft—is a timeless, versatile hue that beckons us to revisit the classics. It evokes an earthy, sophisticated quality—the perfect backdrop for showcasing handmade objects and works of art. Inspired by academia, 17th-century painters, cottagecore and artisans everywhere, Art and Craft infuses any space with effortless opulence."
- Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams Colour of the Year 2022 - EVERGREEN FOG
“Evergreen Fog SW 9130 is a versatile and calming hue, a chameleon colour of gorgeous green-meets-gray, with just a bit of blue. It's a simple but sophisticated wash of beautiful, organic colour for spaces that crave a subtle yet stunning statement shade.”
- Sherwin-Williams
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“The union of an enduring Ultimate Gray with the vibrant yellow Illuminating expresses a message of positivity supported by fortitude. Practical and rock solid but at the same time warming and optimistic, this colour combination that gives us resilience and hope. We need to fell encouraged and uplifted; this is essential to the human spirit.”
-Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone, Colour Institute
“ A bolstering shade that connects back to nature and the simple things. A warm, earthy tone, it creates a feeling of stability, growth and potential; and provides a firm foundation for change and creativity in your home.”
-Dulux
“Nature at its simplest and most elemental — embodying the richness of the Earth’s stone, metal and wood — forges a feeling that’s grounded, meditative and serene. Announcing Urbane Bronze SW 7048, the 2021 Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year. Let a color rooted in nature create a feeling of calm and bring all you cherish together.”
- Sherwin-Williams
“Take a moment to reflect and reset. Intriguing, balanced, and deeply soothing, the Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2021, Aegean Teal 2136-40, creates natural harmony.”
- Benjamin Moore
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]]>Upholstered dining chairs represent luxury as well as provide a great comfort. Depending on the fabric type, colour and accessories such as nailheads or knockers, you can achieve anything from a traditional to the modern/contemporary decor. Upholstered dining chairs can have wooden armrest and legs in a range of different finishes from high gloss to matt or even be completely covered in textile. The fabric colour you choose for chair really comes down to personal taste, however, a vibrant shade, rich texture or fabric pattern can make a real statement. Below you will see how this can be done with the types of dining chair choices you have…
Velvet dining chairs are a great way to guaranteed comfort, elegance, and high-style in your dining room. In any of colours trending in 2017 (green, blue, off-white, yellow, black, taupe) they will make your home decor look opulent and rich in both classic as well as contemporary interiors.
Nailheads work for all design styles, from modern to traditional. It’s no wonder decorative nailheads continue to be a growing trend in the furnishings industry. It’s an extra detail that makes a statement, adding glamour with a little bit of edge… Studs can be added to any chair, regardles of the style - traditional or modern, as well as any fabric - velvet, linen, wool or leather. Even though nailhead trim is especially fashionable now it is never really out of fashion, so you don’t have to worry about it looking dated in a few years time.
Back ring pulls add a touch of glitz and distinction to any chair and will make your dining room instantly more glamorous. Knocker pulls are a gorgeous complement to the polished metal nailheads to any exquisite dining room decor. And the great thing about them is that they will work perfectly in very glamorous, as well as more traditional, countryside interiors.
Tufted upholstery is popular because it adds more visual interest to furniture and lends a more sophisticated air to a room. Tufted upholstered dining chairs are piece of furniture which will give more stylish and luxurious look to any dining room, regardless of style.
Adding either retro, mid-century eclectic or scandi look to your dining area is an excellent way of personalising a space and contributing to the general aesthetic appeal of your home. Retro and scandi pieces are often unique focal points which can be carefully chosen to tie in with your pre-existing décor. On today’s market there are thousands of different types of dining chairs to suit all styles of dining room, buying a retro/scandi style dining chair is a great way of giving your home an eye catching edge.
They have become increasingly popular over the last few decades, this is largely due to the superior comfort and support they offer, but also their striking appearance. Available in thousands of different colour schemes and patterns, upholstered dining chairs are not only practical, but also serve as a key feature pieces for any dining room.
A wonderfully versatile model with a broad range of uses, the wing dining chair will compliment a variety of different decor styles and settings. You could go either for velvet wingback chair suited for more sophisticated and opulent decor or fabric/linen finish to complement more traditional, or countryside dining room interior.
Traditional dining chairs designs is all time favourite and is black in fashion as never goes out of fashion. It is safest and keeps its elegance and class throught the years. Its ever lasting style allow to create truly amazing design of dining room that reflects the simple yet sumptuous decor.
Comfort and functionality, elegance and stylish look of dining furniture, especially modern/contemporary chairs, are important factors when you want create inviting, attractive and stylish dining room design and decor. Contemporary dining chairs are in harmony with current modern lifestyle and has been designed with sense of size and proportion to suit current way of living.
Curently as the top trend, oversized dining chairs will match with industrial style elements like industrial metallic dining table design, metallic dining chairs with industrial look and feel, contemporary fabric or plastic chairs, or even scandi or retro wooden style chairs. Don’t be afraid to decorate old with new – modern and vintage is once again clashing making the perfect balance between both worlds.
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2020 is going full organic with regards to the colour choices, where nature is going to play the key role. This year will be more about lifestyle-based dictated shades, like greens, aquas and blues.
If you are looking for new house décor or you would like to be inspired by new hues, check out new trends suggested by top paint brands, including Sherwin Williams, Pantone, Benjamin Moore and many more…
Below we are presenting the ideas for interior design which implements new colour scheme and our series of furniture inspired by current trends.
”It's a color that anticipates what's going to happen next," said Laurie Pressman, the vice president of the Pantone Color Institute, which selects the Color of the Year. "What's the future going to bring as we move into the evening hours?"
"Suggestive of the sky at dusk, the reassuring qualities of the thought-provoking [Classic Blue] highlight our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era...”
- PANTONE
“Dunn-Edwards 2020 Color of the Year, Minty Fresh, captures the enthusiasm and optimism of a new decade. As we stand at the portal of a new era, infinite potential lies ahead. It’s invigorating, exciting — Minty Fresh!”
- Dunn-Edwards
“Over the last few seasons, we have gradually seen neutrals with pink and red undertones taking over from our traditionally cooler grey neutrals and the selection of First Light as our Colour of the Year takes this evolving trend a step further.”
“It's a soft and dusky rose tone that flatters any space and reflects the desire to use blush tones in grown-up spaces and a desire to introduce more colour overall into our environment.”
- Helen Shaw, Director of Benjamin Moore UK
“Our 2020 Color of the Year, Naval is a rich navy that creates a calm and grounding environment infused with quiet confidence. And while you may think Navy’s been done before – it’s never been done like this… ”
“Navy is coming out of its comfort zone with you. 2020 is an empowering year of change that focuses on bringing your best self into the new decade. The next 10 years pave the way for wellness of the mind, body and soul – a clean palette for self-nurturance.”
- Sherwin-Williams
“Tranquil Dawn embodies the nation's mood on the approach of a new decade. It reflects a growing desire to understand what it is to be human at a time when advances in technology are making us feel increasingly disconnected from each other.”
- DULUX
“The faster technology moves and the more convenience it offers, the more we seek activities, experiences and lifestyles that impart slowness and realness into our lives. The need for simplicity and escapism from technology is in part, the reason that consumers are craving blues like Chinese Porcelain that bring us closer to natural elements such as the sea and sky – the horizon spot, creating serenity in any space.”
- Dee Schlotter, senior color manager, PPG paint
”As we look ahead to a new decade, Back To Nature encourages us to reengage with the natural world, which we know can have a real, positive impact on our well-being. Everyone has a different way of engaging with nature. Whether you're biking on a forest path, canoeing on a lake or walking on the beach, green is prevalent in nearly every outdoor landscape—it is easily nature's favourite color.”
- Erika Woelfel, vice president of color and creative services at BehrImages via Pinterest
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Unlike last year, the 2019 will be more mindful with regards to the colour choices. As 2018 was mostly about black, strong reds and violets, this year will be more about lifestyle-based dictated shades. We are going to see terracottas, greens, aquas as well as grey-beige tones.
If you are looking for new house décor or you would like to be inspired by new hues, check out new trends suggested by top paint brands, including Sherwin Williams, Pantone, Benjamin Moore and many more…
Below we are presenting the ideas for interior design which implements new colour scheme and our series of furniture inspired by current trends.
“Metropolitan AF-690 emanates nuance, harmony and extravagant ease. Always adaptable, it softens to matte or shimmers with sheen. It's neutral. It's composed. It just is. This is colour, off-duty.”
-Ellen O'Neill, Benjamin Moore & Co.
"An honest, approachable colour that conjures up the blueprints builders rely on to bring architectural designs to life, Blueprint creates a space where you can build your own reimagined life—where -awareness of what we want to build for ourselves can transform into action."
-Behr
"Experience the transformative power of paint with PPG’s 2019 Colour Trends. Our 2019 Colour of the Year – Night Watch (PPG1145-7) – is a rich, luxurious, and classic shade of green allowing spaces to emulate the feeling of lush greenery and the healing power of nature. Night Watch’s versatility allows the paint colour to be used in a variety of rooms and design segments – from healthcare to commercial and residential design."
-PPG paints
“The restorative power of nature is important in society now more than ever,” explains Dee Schlotter, PPG senior colour marketing manager. “Night Watch is about bringing the healing power from the outdoors into your home through colour. The dark green hue pulls our memories of natural environments to the surface to recreate the calming, invigorating euphoria we feel when in nature.”
“A warm terracotta colour with ancient, elemental roots, Cavern Clay is our 2019 Colour of the Year. Cavern Clay is a nod to mid-century modern style, but with the soul of the American Southwest, which together creates a desert modern aesthetic.
This warm, earthy hue is both casual and refined. It can be the backdrop of a playful, welcoming dining room or kitchen when paired with bright tiles, warm stone and sculptural greenery. Complementary materials include leather, simple woodgrains and indigenous cacti in contemporary, sleek gardening planters.
Cavern Clay is an easy way to bring the warmth of the outdoors in. Envision beaches, canyons and deserts, and sun-washed late summer afternoons—all of this embodied in one colour.”
-Sherwin-Williams
“PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral emits the desired, familiar, and energizing aspects of colour found in nature. In its glorious, yet unfortunately more elusive, display beneath the sea, this vivifying and effervescent colour mesmerizes the eye and mind. Lying at the centre of our naturally vivid and chromatic ecosystem, PANTONE Living Coral is evocative of how coral reefs provide shelter to a diverse kaleidoscope of colour.”
- Pantone
“This rosy neutral injects an element of spirituality into everyday life.”
- Sue Kim, Valspar Color Strategist
“With a little attention, we are able to turn our daily rituals into a nourishing spiritual practice. This light, lovely neutral encourages us to set our intentions for a more optimistic day.”
- Valspar
“Spice of Life is an outgoing, confident hue that adds drama and stimulates the senses,” explained Sara McLean, colour expert and stylist for Dunn-Edwards. “It’s a celebration of what makes life interesting and exciting. Spice of Life makes a bold statement with a melding of diverse and global cultural influences.”
“Spiced Honey is a warm amber tone, inspired by the beauty and versatility of honey itself. Spiced Honey can be soothing or calming, cosy or vibrant, depending on the palette you pair it with.”
-Dulux
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An entire Christmas tree in silver, white or gold details is the perfect example for the ultimate luxury. Lights, garlands, ornaments, baubles, tinsel and toper are only the few ideas for Christmas tree decoration, but they all can be harmonized for best outcome and the colour scheme should be matched with your theme and decorations throughout your entire home.
Don't forget to give an extra glamour touch to your tree! A technique used to create the snow magical spirit in a Christmas tree decoration is to paint the ends in white.
Christmas decorations should be present in every room of the house and beyond. From stylish Christmas trees, to tables & wreaths for door decoration. Deck your rooms and halls with these stylish ideas to steal...
Whether you're planning a traditional Christmas, or prefer something a little more contemporary, our gallery of Christmas inspiration is sure to have something you can bring to your own house.
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Looks like black is coming back! PPG Paints and two of its brands, Olympic and Glidden, gave special attention to shades of black for 2018. They opted for black/grey/navy mixture and their colours are just stunning. PPG Paints Black Flame features tone similar to indigo. “Black Flame acts like a black curtain, allowing your other décor elements to take centre stage,” says PPG. “It’s a fantastic blend of black and navy, two classic hues. Black creates the silence we crave in an information-heavy world, while the navy offers possibility and a deep hopefulness.” Olympic’s Black Magic is bold and sophisticated, perfect for making a statement, while Glidden offers up a direct, streamlined black in Deep Onyx. Dark, rich accent colours on our walls, cabinetry and furniture complimented with light neutrals is what I think we’ll be seeing more of in 2018 and beyond. Whether you boldly add it all over or you reserve it for a select few accents, it’s sure to give your space an ultra-cool facelift heading into the new year. From a minimal room to a retro space this classy colour can work its way in any interior bringing a modern vibe.
Caliente
Benjamin Moore opted for a bold, infused colour that has a lot of vibrant energy. Caliente is eye-catching shade, ideal for a feature wall or piece of furniture such as an accent chair or an ottoman. "Caliente is the signature colour of a modern architectural masterpiece; a lush carpet rolled out for a grand arrival; the assured backdrop for a book-lined library; a powerful first impression on a glossy front door. The eye can’t help but follow its bold strokes. Harness the vitality” says Benjamin Moore.
Sandstone
For those who favour neutrals, Sandstone Tint from Dutch Boy is a subtle but rich shade. According to the company, it's "a hue that nods to the simplicity of the past, while also making a modern, colour-confident statement that looks to the future." It’s sophisticated, calming as well as easy to decorate with and surely will find many enthusiasts.
Ultra Violet
Pantone Colour Institute has published Ultra Violet as 2018 colour of the year. Their experts have arrived to the conclusion based on their deep-dive analysis and research on wide array of topics from fashion, art, technology, interior design, to entertainment such as music, film, sport, and travel. But as Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Colour Institute said- “The Pantone Colour of the Year has come to mean so much more than ‘what’s trending’ in the world of design; it’s truly a reflection of what’s needed in our world today.” As a colour, purple combines the calming stability of blue and the fiery energy of red. It is considered a royal colour and symbolizes luxury and extravagance.
In the Moment
Behr choice of 2018 is a blend of blue, grey and green. "In the Moment speaks to our society's desire to disconnect and be present," said Erika Woelfel, vice president of colour and creative services at Behr. "It crosses multiple design styles — global, coastal, modern — and pairs well with other subdued colours to create harmony for interiors or exteriors."
Heart Wood
Dulux pick of the year Heart Wood is a blush pink in a dusky hue with a touch of lavender undertone. This colour provides a beautiful element to the feature wall in a primarily neutral room and is also stunning on furniture, such as sofas and accent chairs.
Oceanside
Choice of colour of 2018 by Sherwin-Williams. According to current trends, now is the time to take colour risks and this deep and moody shade can certainly deliver. This “collision of rich blue with jewel-toned green,” is a colour that is both accessible and elusive, says Sherwin-Williams. “A complex, deep colour that offers a sense of the familiar with a hint of the unknown, Oceanside, bridges together a harmonious balance of blues and greens that can be found in what's old and new.”
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Whether they are soft and calming or bold and invigorating, the range of colours for 2018 are sure to find a fit in your home.
]]>Violet and its shades in overall represent wealth, wisdom, grandeur, extravagance, royalty, culture, creativity, peace, pride, dignity, devotion, romance, mystery, independence, and magic. However as it comes to ultra violet , colour expert at Pantone Colour Institute says: “A dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade, PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future.”
One might question, so how to decorate with ultra violet? How to achieve representation of this colour in your décor? Well, it can be quite tricky, but you can do so in three different ways: by using it as an accent, soften it with other colours such as purple, lilac, pinks, blues, greys, creams, or embrace a “moody” theme by pushing your boundaries. The mix up of colour scheme using contrast and similar shades in the family makes a sumptuous feeling at home which not only feels right but also astonishingly loving.
To achieve your décor, you can add colours in the scheme by throwing contrast pink pillows on deep rich violet sofa or by placing a violet ottoman on your cream carpet or by simply having violet armchair by the bed. The romantic darkness of violet can give you that bold statement whilst keeping the overall theme of appearance as light and bright as you prefer.
At Belle Fierté we are offering high quality and beautifully designed sofas, armchairs, footstools, headboards in violet genuine Italian leather or luxurious velvet fabric exclusively for sale online. Some of our greatest examples are presented below…
One of the most challenging things to do with a room is to define it with a general aesthetic that link the space and its furnishings at the same instant. Large abstract paintings are perfect for this goal since they can be interacted with purely according to their aesthetic values. Formal artistic elements within a painting such as line, colour, texture, shape and pattern, can set the tone, so to speak, for an overall design by creating a visual language for the room.
The texture of the surface of the painting can be imitated in fabrics or personal objects occupying the room. Whatever aesthetic language is established by the art, allowing it to guide the other choices you make about the décor will set a unified and welcoming tone for the space, and draw even more attentiveness to the art.
We all know how vital it is to create the right atmosphere in our home. A large abstract painting can establish an instant mood for a room through the elements of colour, pattern and composition. In a space where socializing will occur, an energetic pattern or a composition that implies movement can set a lively mood. However in area designed for relaxing, an abstract painting defined by subdued colours or a harmonious composition can create an environment of calm introspection.
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So if you are considering buying a large abstract painting, we say go for it! Make a dramatic and welcoming statement that will follow you, happily, for the rest of your life.
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Lighting styles offers an impresive range of ceiling lights to compliment a wide variety of room settings from the traditional to the contemporary. To make it easier to find the right ceiling light for your home we have divided our range of ceiling lighting into a number of categories.
Below you should find the right ceiling light to suit your needs from downlights for your corridors, pendants for higher ceilings or rise and fall fittings to go over your table. Ceiling lights for the living room, ceiling lights for the dining room, bedrooms or kitchen - all categories have tips and advice to help you choose your lighting. At the end you can also find an easy formula for determining the amount of light needed in a room.
1. Ceiling Pendant Lights
They come in many different types and textures. Whatever it is you are looking for - a living room or perhaps a rise and fall pendant for installation over your dining table or maybe a group of single pendants grouped together over a breakfast bar - we are confident you will find something suitable...
Hanging a lighting from the ceiling in the middle of the space will give a good distribution of light in the room.
With regards to dining rooms or kitchens, depending on size of the table and the fixture style, you might opt for two or even three lamps. If your choosen fixture is a little too small for the room, just pair it with another one. This concept seems to be rather trendy at the moment...
When hanging a fixture over a table, it’s important for it to hang low enough over the table, but not too low - the best position will be about 30-32″ (76-81cm) from the bottom of the fixture to the table surface. Adjusting it a few inches either way may be needed to work with the table size and the overall scale of the space.
2. Cluster lights
Larger spaces can need something a little dramatic to catch the eye and these cluster pendant lights certainly do that! The majority of these lights have the ability to change the height of individual suspensions to suit the space and the desired look.
3. Suspended Ceiling Lights
Light fixtures and luminaires featured in this category are typified by their suspension i.e. they focus on fixtures that tend to be larger or longer and are typically suspended by fine braided cables or flex to the ceiling.
Obviously these types of light fixtures are going to work well in spaces with high ceilings, double height areas and of course vaulted ceilings with exposed roofing trusses.
Lastly if you have a curved, helical or even a staircase with a half landing or a gallery you can make the most of long drop light fixtures to make an impression on the space and compliment the design.
Being able to hang more than one pendant from a single electrical connection has always been popular. These long ceiling fixed bars support two or more pendants and are a great solution for use over dining room tables, kitchen breakfast bars or wherever you want more light from a drop suspension.
4. Flush and Semi Flush Drum Light Fixtures
Large pendants work great if you have a high ceiling but lower ceilings may require a flush fitted pendant to avoid head banging, interference with the television screen or the requirement walk around. These flush and semi-flush pendants look great as well as being practical.
5. Chandeliers
Chandeliers are heavier than any other ceiling light fixture and some of them might require special attachments to the ceiling or may not require any support and can directly be plugged to an electrical box. Chandeliers make a beautiful feature in your living space, dining room or bedroom. Many of these fittings will add softness to your room and ambiant lighting - after all you do not want a harsh overhead light in your cosy room!
There are many decorative and ornate chandeliers available in various finishes, some more ornate than others but each equally beautiful in their own right! Remember when purchasing a chandelier to consider the size of the chandelier.
What size chandelier is right for the space?
Add together the length and width of the room. The result will equal the approximate inch diameter of the chandelier you’ll want for the space. F.ex.: A dining room 8 x 10' will need: 8′ + 10′ = 18'' diameter.
Make a statement with your fixture…add something with interest or a pop of color. Below we are presenting different varieties of chandeliers, such as : shabby chic, countryside, candle style, oversized as well as shaded chandeliers.
Unshaded/candle style chandeliers are great for many rooms within the home, ideal if you want something ornate but prefer something a little simpler and less likely to hang on to dust! Also if you use interesting lamps the fitting will look even grandier.
Wrought iron and rustic finish chandeliers are elegant and make unparalleled additions to any room. They can command attention like no other furnishing especially the largest of the wrought-iron fittings. Great for installation in large barn conversions either living space or kitchen. There are many different varieties to choose from, some less rustic than others, however they are all excellent quality and design.
6. Breakfast Bar Lights & Kitchen Pendant Lighting
A breakfast bar light is ideal for a kitchen as it creates a task light for eating or reading at a breakfast bar and it also provides focal interest. This is a selection of the smaller pendants from our range and are ideal for installation above a kitchen island, kitchen counter or breakfast bar.
How much light is needed?
This quick and easy formula will help you to determine the amount of light needed in a room. Length of room x Width of room x 1.5 = Wattage needed for the space.
For example: For a dining room 8 x 10 ' : 8′ x 10′ x 1.5 = 120 watts is needed for adequate lighting in the space. This calculation can be used for all rooms, not only the dining room area, and the total wattage can come from numerous sources.
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]]>Oversized tufted ottomans are known as being one of the most versatile coffee table options around. They can fit in or stand out in practically any style of interior, from modern to traditional and are fashionable as well as functional by serving a dual purpose as both table and occasional seating. A tufted ottoman can be a great source of secondary seating in your living room, while tufted footstool or a bench, can be a great seating/storage facility in your bedroom, stylish addition to your hallway, walk in closet or even a bathroom.
They come in many varieties,from velvet to leather finish, from chesterfield to plain, from crossed leg metal to more traditional bend leg and so on…
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At Belle Fierte we offer you our newest designs of footstools, benches and ottomans. Because you wouldn’t ever want to think about spilling or staining a tufted ottoman with fabric upholstery, we thought about it too, therefore our products are manufactured in easy washable, stain free fabrics which are liquid resistant.
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your existing piece of furniture or just love checking out inspiring furniture pieces, we would like to invite you to view our website: https://www.bellefierte.com/collections/benches-ottomans
Always decorative, always functional, now unabashedly glamorous, nailheads are furniture's new jewellery. Nails have taken many directions in their fashion evolution, from medallion sized to tiny, to decorated, to silver, bronze, copper and most of the other metals.
A traditional design that goes back over 400 years is still getting a ton of attention. Since its appearance in the 17th century, we’ve seen it all over- in all works of furniture, decor, and even fashion.
Nailheads work for all design styles, from modern to traditional. It’s no wonder decorative nailheads continue to be a growing trend in the furnishings industry. It’s an extra detail that makes a statement, adding glamour with a little bit of edge…
At Belle-Fierté we offer you plenty of pieces of studded furniture, from chairs, armchairs and sofas, to headboards and ottomans. We are very proud of our designs and feel confident our customers will appreciate whatever we have to offer.
While design enthusiasts may know it as Scandi Pink or Rose Quartz, this soft rosy colour — a crossover between blush and salmon — has been coined the colour of the moment for the Tumblr generation by New York magazine. Pink generally can be quite tricky colour, however with just a little direction, pink decor can turn out chic instead of tacky or childlike. If you love the colour and looking for an idea for your home décor, this is what Belle Fierte has to offer. Who's ready to decorate?
Orange is a great colour if you need stimulation or motivation, or if you will be using the room for entertaining, fun, or socialising. It’s the colour of joy and creativity. Incorporate this spicy, orange-touched, red into any room to bring in a warm and inviting energy. This colour works wonders not only on the walls, but also on big furniture pieces, such as sofas and armchairs making the room feel very cosy.
"Yellows, from pale butters to dark mustard, are cropping up everywhere," says Stephanie Piece, MasterBrand Cabinets' director of design and trends. The colour it's associated with joy, happiness, intellect, and energy. Yellow produces a warming effect, arouses cheerfulness, stimulates mental activity, and generates muscle energy. By mixing it with navy, brown or grey you could achieve an amazing results for your home décor.
The Colour of the Year for 2017, as cooked up by the bods at Pantone, is a very distinctive shade of frog green that represents the relationship between money and nature. A refreshing and revitalizing shade, Greenery is symbolic of new beginnings. A life-affirming shade, Greenery is also emblematic of the pursuit of personal passions and vitality. Nature’s neutral, PANTONE Greenery is a versatile “trans-seasonal” shade that lends itself to many colour combinations; is paired with neutrals, brights, deeper shades, pastels and metallics.
Glidden is keeping it calm and cool for 2017 with Byzantine Blue - a serene grey violet blue. "It stretches the boundaries of purple to borrow all of best qualities of blue and grey, making it an appealing colour choice for nearly any room," says Misty Yeomans, PPG colour marketing manager, Glidden paint. Paired with dark neutrals, it feels more grey, and with whites, more blue-purple.
As stated by Benjamin Moore “These timeless, elegant, classic colour guarantee beautiful, usable colour all the time, every time.” Pairs well with greys and taupes.
Muddy, countryside greens are a more approachable way of nailing the botanic trend that Greenery has bloomed. Spend your own greens correctly and the payoff will be serious style credibility.
White with off-white is still trending. As stated by Forbes ”There is just something refreshing about a room bathed in white. But, when done in one stark white tone, things can start to feel clinical. Balancing a white palette with creamy off-whites and natural linen hues creates a breath taking look that can be rich with character”.
Warmer than grey, but cooler than taupe, this neutral, earthy shade is popping up everywhere. There are several variations of this colour -- you can go for a cooler tone like “Creamy Mushroom” from Behr or an option closer to beige, such as “Sautéed Mushroom” from Olympic. Whatever option you choose, though, you’re sure to love how the calm, neutral shade enhances your living space.
Create a fabulously fresh space with blue. Marry steely blues, from mineral to aqua shades, to devise a scheme you will not want to leave. Mimic a dado or picture rail in paint – and take it all around the room for added impact. Keep the feel classic with white or natural wood furniture or create a more exotic look by adding texture and pattern for that year-round holiday feel.
Dark decor, with grey or black walls is the new white. Actually, not only walls, but also primarily a furniture could transform your home, where even smaller spaces can look modern and elegant. The dramatic effect that black walls can create is unequalled and it takes courage and commitment to create a stunning interior design adorned with black walls. From stunning home offices, to opulent sitting rooms, black will help you to create a décor of your dreams…
If you're tired of grey’s near domination of neutrals for the past five years, then you'll be pleased to see that Sherwin-Williams has gone with a hue that mixes it up."Poised Taupe celebrates everything people love about cool grey as a neutral, and also brings in the warmth of brown, taking a colour to an entirely new level. Not cool or warm, nor grey or brown, Poised Taupe is a weathered, woodsy neutral bringing a sense of cosiness and harmony that people are seeking," says Sue Wadden, director of colour marketing.
From light to dark, Benjamin Moore's Shadow is a rich, royal amethyst that is a "master of ambiance," according to Ellen O'Neill, Benjamin Moore Creative Director. "It is a colour that calls to mind a 'past', yet it can also make a contemporary, colour-confident statement." This isn't the first time the popular paint brand has gone with a colour in the purple family; “It ebbs and flows with its surroundings, and light brings it to life. Rich, royal amethyst can fade into the soft lilac-grey of distant mountains or morph into lustrous coal. Indulge your mysterious side. Let Shadow set the mood.” Ellen O’Neill, Creative Director
A soft violet, Cloudberry is the 2017 pick from Olympic. The hue is meant to create a space for solace from the bustle of the day to day grind. "Home décor trends for 2017 are reflecting society's urge to find a space apart from constant connectedness, and to create balance by establishing our homes as places to refresh," said Dee Schlotter, PPG senior colour marketing manager, Olympic Paints & Stains brand. "Cloudberry conveys retreat from the pressures of daily life, encouraging meditation and mindfulness, inspiring more focus and less stress."
The latest spin on classic white. "I used it in a way that Europeans do, by painting the entire room, including the walls, ceiling, trim and fireplace," says designer Michael Del Piero. "Pure sophistication!"