There are very few homes that blow me away, but one that never leaves my head space belongs to Nikki Tibbles florist extradinaire. We had photographed Nikki’s house for my book A Girls Guide to Decorating a few years back and I recently noticed it in Australia’s Inside Out Magazine. It’s evolved a bit as houses should and is full of new enticing pieces, some eye-popping colour coupled with some fabulous textures.
For once I need say nothing more apart from enjoy its a total inspiration.
Textures abound, colours pop out and as for the patterns – covering a very modern sofa in a traditional floral is genius in my mind.
A fabulous grouping of objects nothing matches, nothing relates and yet it all makes perfect sense.
It’s the layers that are so tantalising the heaps of textiles on the chair, the objects and artwork, and the best part although there is so much going on it doesn’t for one second feel over the top.
High voltage colour adds the wow factor as well as Nikki’s affinity for mixing different styles.
This area is a total inspiration from the patterned wallpaper to the rug – from the adventurous use of colour and texture to the host of multi- cultural furnishings. A visual feast and it just goes to show that by masterfully mixing and layering collections of favourite objects and possessions you can create a truely enchanting idiosyncratic home.
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That house is incredible. The use of unsual patterns and colours is so bold but sophisticated. It’s totally inspiring – i’ve seen it before in a couple of places and i have to say i had always assumed it was your handywork!
Nothing to do with me – but I would happily swap my house for Nikki’s anyday
Such a talented flower lady – her home is amazing. So talented with colour. Sinead
Such interesting color combinations. I especially love the orange and greys. Lovely and inspiring.
LOVE-ly.
lovely elegant blog
In particular, I love how in the first image, the definition of the muscle in the photograph ties so well together with the curves of the ceramic pots and vases. These are great!
Absolutely stunning!! So beautiful, and full of inspiring ideas. Her use of colour is breathtaking, what a happy home filled with gorgeousness.