The traditional style inspired by Japanese culture combined with the warming comfort of modern Scandinavian design gives you ‘Japandi’. A well-balanced mix of design and taste focused on the common interest in minimalism of these two faraway cultures.

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When the home designs from Japan and Scandinavian countries meet, you have 'Japandi'. Coming from the very antipodes, this interior design is made of balance, harmony and a touch of welcoming warmth.


Based on simplicity and functionality, Japandi has both core elements of Japanese ‘Wabi-Sabi’ meaning– a world view centred on the acceptance of transience and imperfection – and the Scandinavian practice of ‘Hygge’ which is defined as a certain quality of cosiness.

Keep in mind the following elements; organic, clean lines, rattan, bamboo, light/dark woods and functional accessories. Get the idea? A good saying to stick to when creating this stylistic and comforting interior style is ‘Less is more’, keeping your space decluttered and airy is the way forward with Japandi.

Give your dining room a Japandi transformation starting with the basics. Have this colour palette with you – beige to a soft grey – then get ready to fill your baskets with the following: Heaven dining table and the Lund dining chair for all your fine dining needs. The Alma sideboard for storage and a few decorative elements such as Iguaze pendant light, Olbia vase, Marlborough stoneware vase and the Cango table lamp. Combine all these pieces together and your personal touch, then there you have it: your Japandi style dining room!

Marlborough stoneware vaseSource: Cultfurniture.com

Marlborough Stoneware Vase, Taupe £28

Cango Table Lamp, BambooSource: Cultfurniture.com

Cango Table Lamp, Bamboo £79

Iguazu Pendant Light, JuteSource: Cultfurniture.com

Iguazu Pendant Light, Jute £159

Alma Sideboard, Oak & Cane

Alma Sideboard, Oak & Cane £499 

Heaven Rectangle 8 Seat Dining Table, Black CeramicSource: Cultfurniture.com

Heaven Rectangle 8 Seat Dining Table £799

Lund Dining Chair, Dark Grey & BlackSource: Cultfurniture.com

Lund Dining Chair, Dark Grey & Black £229

Olbia Round Stoneware Vase, GreenSource: Cultfurniture.com

Olbia Round Stoneware Vase, Green £42

At Cult Furniture you can choose from a wide range of modern and contemporary furniture, lighting, and artwork to create the perfect mood and ambience in this new 'Japandi' style.

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Wednesday, 09 September 2020 09:36

Decorating Ideas For Autumn

Ahhh, autumn, there are so many things to love about this season, cozy knits pumpkin-flavored treats, candlelight nights, and dreamy textures to name just a few. So, yeah bring on autumn, and let’s go shopping for decor pieces to bring on the moody hues, cozy textures, and the most adorable accents to snuggle up to as the days grow shorter. Scroll on to see our top picks of what you will need to get those wheels turning!

Sleek Modern Autumn

With highlights of understated grey, pumpkin, ginger, and night sky blue with a subtle mix of earthy textures. You will be able to enjoy a clean and cozy oasis in your home all autumn long.
 
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Cozy Autumn Reading Nook

Create a warm and inviting reading nook, where you can enjoy a good book while soaking up the midday autumn sun. With the soft accent of the ochre-colored Lacey armchair the epitome of style and comfort. Paired with hints of color in the cushions and wall prints you will definitely love the warm yet minimalistic reading nook.
 
Autumnal Boho

The stunning velvet orange sofa takes center stage in the Boho Autumn space. With a collection of rich velvet pieces paired with the woven rug with its gold, oranges, and navy blues. Bringing it all together is the earthy textures in the basket and the lampshades and the quirky wall print give the space even more personality. A truly modern boho autumn vibe. The perfect living room for lazy Sunday relaxing.
 
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Monday, 11 May 2020 11:03

Bring It All Together With Throw Pillows

There is nothing more inviting then sinking into a sofa full of plush throw pillows. And because your sofa can make just as much as a statement in your living room as an accent wall it is important that you pick the perfect throw pillows to complete your rooms look and feel. Read on to find out what our picks are for throw pillows that will not only add colour but make a statement on your sofa.

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Statement
 
Jazz up a plain sofa with statement pillows. Statement throw pillows will elevate your living room and will add extra comfort and style to your sofa. This can be throw pillows in bold colours or patterns depending on the look of your living room. So if colour is your first love then opt for bold colours and if your style is more pattern-driven then that is your starting point.

Try these throw pillow trends;

Abstract Energy, a fun and free-spirited interior style. The bold geometrics, hand-drawn playful blocks of colour is all about expressing personality. The bold patterns and striking colours will add a playful look and feel to your living room and will revitalise a plain sofa.

Patterned Pillows

Patterned throw pillows are like a, OH THAT IS NICE compliment you get it is a quieter compliment to the WOW THOSE SHOES ARE STUNNING. They make a statement but just not so loud.

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Try these throw pillow trends;

Soft Tropics

A subtle joyous celebration of nature. The botanical prints are both understated and bold. In colours that reminds us of sunny days and flowery garden.

Solid Pillows

Okay, so you are not that into patterns and texture and want something more simple but still unique to your living rooms personality Then solid coloured throw pillows will be your best option. Go for throw pillows that will enhance your colour scheme and that complement your interior style.

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Try these throw pillow trends;

Modern Fusion

It is simple, but with a stylish aesthetic in solid colours like mustard, leaf green, nude pink, and blue or for a more earthy feel invest in colours like terracotta and spiced red and for a more refined glamour look try dusky rose and pewter.
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Thursday, 02 April 2020 12:52

Tips For Working From Home

As a direct result of the Covid 19 lockdown currently in place in the UK and indeed worldwide, many people have found themselves unable or unwilling to travel into their place of work, and are now spending time in their home, and working using laptops, phones and computers, from their living room, kitchen table or the spare bedroom.

Many businesses which have in the past worked out of large buildings, have realised that this way of working – where employees work from home, could be a way to reduce overheads and allow for more efficient business management in the future, once this lock down is all over!

With this in mind, Fashions Finest have some top tips, to help you get the most out of your time working from your home space, and help you to survive your isolation period while still working from home.

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Get Up And Get Dressed:

Getting up and dressed every morning will help to put you in a good frame of mind for working! You may decide you wear the same formal wear you would wear to work, or just comfortable sportswear, whatever works best for you is fine. The point is that the start of your working day is marked by getting out of bed, getting dressed and mentally preparing for a day at work!
This also means going to bed early enough to ensure you are getting a good amount of sleep and setting your alarm clock for your usual waking time too.

Set Regular Working Hours:

Working to regular hours, helps you to get into good habits for your daily routine, and it times like this, setting good routines are a great way of ensuring your day doesn’t drag on endlessly, and follows a pattern, which is great for your state of mind too. That way you know what time you start work, when you take breaks and for how long, as well as what time you clock off for the day. This is especially useful when you have a family. They know what time you will be available to spend time with them, and when you are effectively ‘at work’.

Sit At A Desk Or Table:

Having a desk or table to sit at ensures you maintain a good posture while working and you can organise your work space for the hours you are at work. This might be a desk in the spare bedroom, or even the kitchen table. Either works well to ensure you don’t slouch too much, and injure your back or hips in the long term, and it also helps to set you in the ‘work’ frame of mind, and ensure you are potentially more productive than snuggling up on the sofa with the TV and the lap top on your knees.

Take Regular Breaks:

Regular breaks help you to remember to eat, and stay hydrated too. Plenty of snacks and hot and cold drinks throughout your work day will keep your mind alert and firing! Break times can also include time to play with your children, teach a ‘maths lesson’ or do some arts and crafts sessions, or take a walk, have a little home workout session, or have a conversation with whomever you share your household. Its about doing whatever works for you and your own personal circumstances.

Spruce Up Your Work space:

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UK company, Cambridge Imprint make patterned paper, stationery and home-ware with a sophisticated palette, and their beautiful, yet practical storage and filing systems are the perfect way for you to create a stylish and homely and functional workspace in your home, while still ensuring the area as not out of keeping with your own home décor. Also, you never know, home working could become a bigger part of your new post Covid 19 daily routine, and with all these delights on offer, you will be able to hit the ground running!

Keep Moving:

It will improve your mental state if you plan in times of movement within your day. That might be a YouTube/home work out every morning, then a late afternoon walk around your area, or a park if you are lucky enough to live close to one. Alternatively you could try something different like yoga or a work out using the things you have all around your home already. If you want to spend some money, you could even find an online personal trainer to help you stay fit and healthy in these most strange of times too.

Most importantly of all, stay safe while you stay productive, and don't forget to keep washing those hands too!
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Our home is the place where we feel most comfortable and relaxed. Additionally, it speaks volumes about our personality and interests, and even small details like home accessories can reveal to our guests who we truly are.

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Therefore, it’s extremely important that we invest in our house and thus present ourselves in the best light. And, in order to help you find some fashionable home accessories that will match your innovative mind, but also stand the test of time, we’ve prepared a list of our favourite ones. Let’s take a look.Mirrors

Although the primary purpose of mirrors has nothing to do with home decoration at first sight, when you consider all the effects mirrors can have on the interior, you’re most likely to change your mind. Not only will your rooms look more spacious thanks to them, but they will add a touch of elegance to the decoration as well. Additionally, you can go for some interesting fashionable mirror frames which will show what a true fashionista you are and that you’re always up to date with all the latest trends.

Photo Frames

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Photo frames are definitely a great choice if you want to turn your home into a nice and warm place. Thanks to them you’ll have a chance to display your unforgettable memories and have all the dearest people always in sight. Additionally, you can find so many different frame designs and chose those which will go well with the colour pattern of your interior. Furthermore, handmade photo frames have been a true craze over the last few seasons, and their uniqueness will add that final touch to your home. Finally, vintage photo frames are a great way to create a contrast and make a perfect balance between modern and rustic decor.

Potted Flowers

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Going green is absolutely a must this year, and aside from being considered extremely important for our environment, it has become a kind of fashion statement as well. Therefore, don’t even think about skipping potted flowers when decorating your home. They will purify the air making it much healthier, but also serve as great decor. For example, fashionable Wedgwood pots are uniquely designed and thus will catch the eye of all your guests. Finally, make sure to choose low-maintenance plants, since you don’t want to end up with all your flowers dead after a short vacation or a business trip.

Rugs

Another evergreen house accessory is a rug. Not only do they make your house more comfortable and allow you to walk barefoot without freezing your feet off, but it can serve as a great piece of decoration as well. We advise you to go for a vintage Moroccan rug which is characterised by a minimalistic design and interesting patterns that will be easily combined with the rest of your decor, making your house look polished and elegant. Finally, these rugs are incredibly soft, so you’ll have a chance to enjoy lying on them while reading your favourite book.

Wallpapers

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Finally, wallpapers are an accessory that has been popular for years and it will certainly stand the test of time. The great thing about them is that there is an abundance of choices that you can go for. You can literally find whichever colour and pattern you like and opt for those that most precisely depict your feelings and personality. Furthermore, instead of covering all the walls, you can always choose an accent one and get bold coloured wallpapers for it. You’ll be surprised to see how such a detail can do wonders and make an entire room look much more interesting and fashionable.

As you can see, decorating your home in such a way that it maintains a modern look for a long time is not that hard after all. You just need to opt for some evergreen accessories and work out the best way to incorporate them into the rest of your house design. Finally, don’t shy away from experimenting and also adding your personal touch since your home should represent who you are, instead of copying the personality of a famous designer.

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