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Topaz restyle linen2/18/2023 ![]() ![]() From the familiar interface that Topaz fans know, ReStyle does what its name suggests: It allows the user to introduce seemingly limitless combinations of tones and visual styles. ReStyle from Topaz Labs makes its debut to fill that need and set the scene for creating photos with compelling richness and quality. It can make the difference between another nice landscape, skyline, or portrait and one that can hang on a museum wall. Just as in a playhouse that changed its footlights from tungsten to LED to reduce heat and create beautiful environments, digital photos offer richer, clearer, and more dynamic overall image quality however, the control over each facet of the subject's lighting, color, and clarity also needs to improve. I recently painted my orangey-brown floorboards white and it’s made a huge difference to my home, light colours are great for brightening up a space.Photoshop Plug-in for Photographic Effects Paint your floorboards …okay so this one is a little bit more involved but doesn’t need to cost the earth (depending on the paint you use). If you have a sewing machine try making your own cushion covers, it’s a super easy project even if you’re a sewing novice. The best part of this is, you haven’t had to spend any money, so there’s no buyer’s remorse!Īdd some new textiles, by adding a new blanket or a cushion for a little pop of colour you can instantly perk a room up. A change to the layout of a room can be really satisfying and can instill a sense of effectiveness within us. Re-designing a room through moving furniture is a great opportunity to explore your creativity too. ![]() This is a free, super simple tip that is often overlooked. Rearranging your furniture can bring a fresh perspective. When it comes to colour my advice would be to shortlist a couple of swatches, leave the swatches as near as possible to where the curtains or blinds will be hung, as light changes throughout the day/ evening, it’s helpful to see how the colours appear under different light conditions. Touch is closely associated with the emotion of comfort and warmth, so it’s worth thinking about how you want the room to feel before choosing your fabric. If you live in a house or apartment that is a bit echoey I always recommend floor length curtains as they really help soften the sound in a room.ĭo you have any top tips for choosing the right colour and fabric for a curtain or blind?Ĭonsider how the fabric feels as well as how it looks, texture plays an important part when it comes to choosing curtains and blinds, we can mentally ‘feel’ something without ever actually touching an item. Not only do curtains and blinds look lovely they have endless practical benefits too! Curtains and blinds are key to shaping the light, they also offer insulation and create privacy. ![]() As Floating is a sensory experience, it’s the perfect opportunity for me to demonstrate how I design with all 5 senses in mind, catering to all of the senses helps create a feeling of calm and wellbeing.Ĭurtains and blinds are a really important part of my designs, they can have a huge impact on the aesthetic of a room as they offer a great opportunity to add colour and texture to a space. It’s really exciting to be working on a project that is within the wellbeing space. My brief was to create a relaxing interior to complement and enhance the meditative feeling you get when you are in a flotation tank. That’s a tricky one! I’m currently working on the interior design for a new floatation spa in West Sussex (installation has been held up due to coronavirus). Which project has been your favourite so far? (or just one of your favourites!) If you have a design idea, don’t be afraid to give it a go (within reason) you can learn anything on youtube! Less is more! If you feel like a room isn’t working for you, rather than adding to it consider taking away. Invest in the ‘everyday’ pieces, if you’re on a budget and you can’t stretch to buying lots of brand new pieces invest in things that you use regularly. Trust your intuition rather than following trends - design is an intuitive business. Ĭan you share some of your top design tips with us? By considering practicalities and durability of materials before committing you avoid making expensive mistakes and your re-design is also much more likely to stand the test of time. Think about how the room will be used and who will be using it? For example, if you have 3 kids and 4 dogs, but would like a sand coloured velvet sofa this will look beautiful but may not be practical (and may not last very long). Decide how you want to ‘feel’ in the room that you are re-designing for example, do you want to feel relaxed or do you want to feel energetic and awake in the room? Think about emotion, function and aesthetic in equal measure. ![]()
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