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Winter Colour Palette

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Winter Colour Palette, Inspired By Nature | Helen Izzard | Somerset

New article now on my website. Winter Colour Palette, Inspired By Nature. In my latest article, I have chosen to use imagery as the inspiration instead of words. Sometimes you just have to look at the beauty in our wonderful winter landscape and translate this in to your interiors. Link below if you wish to browse. Link in bio. #bespokecushions #helenizzarddesigns #countryinteriors #moderncountryinteriors #moderncountrystyle #linenlover #bespoke #handmade #handmadetoorder #cushionlove

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Guest Bedroom Inspiration

Guest Bedroom Inspiration For Country Homes | Helen Izzard | Somerset

Guest Bedroom Inspiration For Country Homes. With our thoughts already turning towards Christmas and New Year, we think about hosting friends and family and looking at our all-important guest bedrooms, making sure they are warm and inviting, and an absolute joy to stay in. So I thought I would highlight some simple tips and ideas for helping you to create beautiful guest bedrooms. Pop over to the website to read more.

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The Revival of British Craftsmanship & Manufacturing

The Revival of British Craftsmanship & Manufacturing. As many of you know, I absolutely love natural materials and craftsmanship, and one of my passions is the importance of designing and making in the UK. In a world of mass production, it has always been an increasingly important ethos for me and equally for sustainability in my business. Craftsmanship is a sign of a creative hand at work, and alongside this, a creative mind striving to keep traditional skills and industry alive in the UK.

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From Inspiration to Design: The story behind our new Moorlands trimmings collection.

From Inspiration to Design: The story behind our new Moorlands trimmings collection. Our new Moorland collection of trimmings celebrates my love of natural materials, with the inspiration drawn from the diverse landscape around our home in rural Somerset. The colour palette has been inspired by the natural flora and fauna found on the moorland and in the deep woodlands of Exmoor and the Quantocks, and the rock formations of coastal cliffs. Pop over the the website to read my story in full.

Interior Design Styles

Spotlight on... Pippa Blacker Fabrics | Helen Izzard | Somerset

Spotlight on... Pippa Blacker Fabrics & Wallpapers My latest Journal article is now on the website. This month it is all about the stunning designs from Pippa Blacker. Pippa's fabrics are stunning and one of my 'go-to' designers. Pippa designs her fabrics and wallpapers from her sketches, paintings and observations of nature. They are gentle, eclectic and understated, reflecting a relaxed and natural style. And equally as important, they are designed and manufactured here in the UK.

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Creating Impact With Wallpaper | Helen Izzard | Somerset

Creating Impact with Wallpaper. I love using wallpaper to create an immersive and luxurious ambience in my Somerset interior design projects. Wallpaper disappeared many years and has really returned to the forefront of interior design in the past few years. Many of the independent textile designers now offer beautiful wallpaper collections. As trends return to colour and texture, wallpaper is a great way to experiment. Pop over to the website for my top tips for introducing wallpaper.

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Interior Design Projects

The Wonders of British Wool in Interior Design | Helen Izzard | Somerset

The Wonders of British Wool in Interior Design. Pure wool is a hugely important part of our UK heritage and has been used for centuries in the clothing industry as well as the interior industry. It also has some incredible credentials that are important for our planet and for sustainability. May's journal post is all about this incredible fabric, some of its important benefits in both interiors and sustainability, and some of my favourite 'go-to' wool producers.

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The World Of Interiors

From Cloth To Home Newsletter | Helen Izzard Interior Design

Subscribe to my monthly newsletter, From Cloth To Home | I truly value your time and I promise to only share with you some of my carefully curated and favourite content. Filled with behind the scenes news and projects, exciting new textile designers or new fabric collections, special offers or the arrival of our most beautiful new products, and lots of news and inspiration from the world of interiors. And of course, plenty of photography too!

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The Importance of Light in our Homes | Helen Izzard | Somerset Interior Design

Winter has passed and Spring is finally here. And with the change in season comes a new light, as the sun starts to move slightly higher in the sky, the days slowly becoming longer and the long-missed dawn birdsong can be heard, creeping in through the windows at 6am. The seasons are changing once more, and light is returning once more.

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Why British Manufacturing Matters To My Business | Helen Izzard | Somerset

Why British manufacturing matters to my business There is an increasing enthusiasm for and drive towards British brands, British made goods and British manufacturing over the past few years. Since the early 1960’s the British textile and weaving industry has been in decline due to inferior quality imports and many of our UK manufacturing companies moving their processes abroad, so it has become increasingly harder to find weaving companies and trimming manufacturers in the UK.

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In Harmony With Nature

Simple Tips For Sustainable Interior Design | Helen Izzard Design | Somerset

Over the past year or so, I have been thinking more and more about sustainability in my projects, especially in an industry that is known for its waste. When I started my business, my ethos was to be ethically and environmentally responsible and to work in harmony with nature by using natural fibres in my designs and products. I also consider longevity in my design work too, by being thoughtful in the design production, ignoring 'fast fashion' interiors and by being sustainable in our processes.

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Herbaceous Perennials

Quiet Time

A Winters Garden | Helen Izzard | Somerset

December & January are always a very quiet time in the interiors industry. So for this month’s journal, I thought I would choose a Somerset garden that has always inspired me, with its beautiful summer planting and it’s stark contrast to a beautiful wilderness in Winter.

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The Beauty Of Traditional Tailored Lampshades | Helen Izzard | Somerset

The Beauty Of Traditional Tailored Lampshades. If you have ever fallen in love with a fabric design but wondered how to incorporate this into your interiors, fabric lampshades can be the perfect option. Smaller items such as cushions and lampshades can make a huge impact yet in a minimal way, with plenty of colour and scale of both size and pattern. Lampshades are the perfect lighting choice for winter interiors, when we close the doors, light the fire and settle down with a good book.

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Choosing Perfect Colour Schemes | Helen Izzard Interior Design | Somerset

Choosing colour schemes can be one of the most difficult parts of designing your home. Not only is there an endless choice of paints and colours from many brands on the market now, there are also many nuances between different tones and subtle differences within one colour, so much so that the task can feel very daunting and even overwhelming at times.

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My Golden Rules For Interior Design | Helen Izzard Interior Design | Somerset

I am often asked for interior design tips and where to start. While there are so many styles, products and colours available, there are many different ‘golden rules’ available, and every interior designer has their own guidelines, which we use in our work.

Our Journal Posts | Helen Izzard Designs

My Interior Design Blog | Stories, notes, interviews, photograpy & occasional musings about interior design, interior inspiration, projects & behind the scenes news.

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Helen Izzard | Beautifully Handcrafted Interior Design