lottie & belle
lottie & belle is a full-serviced Interior Design business with a distinguished reputation for innovative style & expert advice. Whether you need help with minor updating or large-scale renovations, we'll help you achieve the home you have always wanted.
We offer a unique & engaging service for all interior decoration & design Services. We have an instinctive flair for colour & a perfectionist’s eye for detail and design. We are able to work with any period & style, depending on the client’s choice & ideas, tastes & lifestyle.
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We are accredited members of the WCAA. We pride ourselves on this and only use the very best in trades and suppliers, assuring you of quality, professionalism and a reliable service. We have access to numerous fabric, colour, furniture, lighting & window furnishing suppliers & workrooms. We only offer the very best quality that is available.
Decorating a home can be exhausting and takes time and if time is something you don’t have, it can become very stressful.
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We understand and we are here to help.
We at lottie & belle are qualified & professional Interior Designers and have the experience and ideas to get your end result faster and with less cost and frustration. Whether it be a complete re-decoration or design for your home, getting your home ready for sale or just some useful advice on colour, we can help.
We use our resources to help create the home of your dreams and make every decorating project easy & stress free.
Our mission is to make your home more beautiful, more stylish, and more comfortable.
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For total concepts from MODERN APARTMENTS to PERIOD HOMES, ALL RESIDENTIAL & CORPORATE.
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We also provide a Professional Home Staging service for home sellers.
Home staging is a way of presenting a property to appeal to the broadest range of buyers so that you sell quickly, and at the highest possible price.
Home staging embraces most of the common sense advice that real estate agents have been giving home sellers for decades, but home staging takes the basic process of preparing a house for selling a bit further. It’s all about showcasing a house so that the buyer can actually visualize themselves living there.
Buyers need to make an emotional attachment to your home before they can make a commitment to purchase, and simple home staging tactics gets them into the right frame of mind.
All you may need is a professional eye to point out simple changes, and very often our staging suggestions don’t cost you a cent to implement. Remember, we’re working together with you to help you to change your home quickly, and effortlessly, to make it more appealing to buyers.
Staging is done with no one particular in mind, (but rather with everyone in mind), and it is mainly an editing and an elimination process, whereas interior design is a supplementing process (of adding beautiful things that have personal meaning to a client). In a staging project, the objective is to spend as little money as possible to get the best expected result.
We try to use most of what you’ve got already, and we arrange it in the best possible way to accentuate the good points of a property, and to down-play negative aspects. Simple staging methods can be used to get any house ready for sale – It just takes a little bit of creative thinking, and in most cases, not a lot of time or money needs to be invested in order to achieve a great result.
A cluttered home can not only be frustrating, it can be very stressful.
De-cluttering your home can seem overwhelming, but we implement a 5 STEP process to help you de-clutter and organise your home in a way that is manageable; we help make everything fall into place.
Look at the following before & afters - just amazing ...
We also offer a full decorating catalogue of homewares, soft furnishings & storage solutions.
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Lottie & belle have been published in the January 2012 issue of Home Beautiful.
STYLES:
Let’s talk Styles for your home.
1st things 1st - when you are decorating your home, the very 1st thing you need to work out is what Style you are wanting to decorate your home in. There are so so so many styles.
Once you have the style, then you are set to go.
Please find Decorated Interiors steps for Decorating below
* STYLE – MODERN / CLASSIC / ECLECTIC / COLOURFUL
* COLOUR – PALETTE – YOU CAN FIND THIS WITH ART WORK, A RUG OR SOMETHING FAVOURITE OF YOURS LIKE A VASE FOR EXAMPLE
* TEXTURE – E.G. LEATHER / LINEN / FAUX FUR / KNITS / COTTON
* LAYER – VARIOUS PILLOWS / THROWS / EXTRA QUILT OR RUNNER AT END OF THE BED
* PERSONALITY – SOMETHING THAT IS SPECIAL TO YOU – A SIGNATURE PIECE
The choice of which style to go with can be a difficult one. I have tried to make it easier for you by putting together some pictures below for some different styles to enable you to get a visual view – which can make it easier to see what appeals to you. Make a cuppa, put your feet up and enjoy looking through the following:
VINTAGE (old eclectic pieces, embracing the past)
LUXE (gold, silver & opulent furnishings. It is the bling bling of decorating)
ARTS & CRAFT (wood, dusty colours, jewel details & metal accents)
MODERN (metal, glass, steel. Sleek, clean crisp lines)
CONTEMPORARY (Design based on the here and now, what’s in vogue)
MINIMALIST (taking modern design and simplifying it further. Furnishings simple & streamline – functional)
MID-CENTURY MODERN (mid-1900’s – primarily 1950-1960. Minimalist silhouettes, natural shapes)
INDUSTRIAL (exposed steel with distressed wooden elements. Copper tone accents – rustic & mature)
NAUTICAL (warm, relaxing, positive. Coastal – new England beach house spirit – blue primary accent colour)
COASTAL / HAMPTONS (US beachside area – light airy colour palettes with cool neutral shades – paired with blues and greens. Furnishing white or beige)
SCANDINAVIAN (Scandinavian furniture – engineered & organic material. White & grey tones)
BOHEMIAN (carefree & adventurous spirit – rich patterns and vibrant colours – layer on textiles)
TRADITIONAL (classic details, sumptuous furnishings & an abundance of accessories. Dark wood – rich colour palettes – silk, brocade & velvet)
FARMHOUSE (modern approach to cabin. Nature – farmhouse aesthetic. Vases, planters & vases)
TRANSITIONAL (Mixture of traditional & modern – modern materials can be mixed with plush furnishings)
FRENCH COUNTRY (earthy colours – worn ornamental wooden furnishings. Soft warm tones of red, yellow, and gold mixed with natural materials – stone & brick)
COTTAGE STYLE (Relation & easy living. Weathered furnishings)
URBAN MODERN (Designer lofts in cities – cosmopolitan environment – 21 century – large furniture – geometric designs – vintage item with traditional embellishment)
SHABBY CHIC (Vintage – antique flea market – distressed wood – sanded milk paint – white white white & pastels )
RUSTIC (Natural,raw. Wooden, unfinished)
HOLLYWOOD GLAM (over the top & opulent – dramatic design – make a statement – plush, velvet – antiques – reds, purples, turquoise)
ART DECO (geometric style – streamlined – 20’s & 30’s furnishings featuring rounded fronts – mirrored accents, sleek lines and wood furniture with chrome hardware & glass tops)
ASIAN (Japan, China, Vietnam & Thailand design elements – natural fibre elements, bamboo and colours taken from nature to create serene, calm environment. Lacquered or hand painted ornamental designs with brightly coloured accessories – statues of animals or mythical creatures)
ECLECTIC (Contrast of design. Character, patterns, texture)
FRENCH (Rich sun-drenched Mediterranean hues – muted shades – one colour or fabric repeated throughout – rich details – gold, bronze & glit. Antique – heirloom furniture. Dramatic window treatments & abundant fresh flowers)
MEDITERRANEAN (Coastal regions of Spain, Greece & Italy inspired – colours that echo the sea – terra cotta – yellow & lavender. Furniture pieces short with legs & feet – hardware is heavy & often burnished – velvets, linen & textured fabrics – textured walls)
MOROCCAN (heavily layered look – intricately patterned fabrics – colourful mosaics, metal lanterns, textured walls – bold – jewel-toned colours – oriental rugs & pillows in luxurious fabrics – ornately-carved wooden accents)
TROPICAL (Hawaii beaches – French Polynesia or other tropical destinations – thatched furniture – heavy prints of palm leaves – bright colours follows printed onto upholstery – muted coloured rugs or sisal & seagrass carpets over the floor)
Vintage interior design is all about creating a sense of charm and history through old eclectic pieces. By adding antiques, collectibles, flea market finds, and estate sale items you can develop a vintage atmosphere. Vintage interior design is about embracing the things of the past and enjoying them just as they are by repairing or refinishing them. Excellent places for sourcing vintage finds include flea markets, estate sales, salvage shops, consignment shops, and antique stores
Luxe interiors are all about gold, silver & opulent furnishings. It is the bling bling of interior design. Everything is luxe. Mirrors, marble, crystal & everything that relates to luxury
The Arts and Crafts movement took off around the turn of the 20th century. Like the Art Nouveau movement, it developed as a backlash against the overwrought style of the Victorian era. It rejected the factory-produced furnishings and decorative accents that prevailed at the time, embracing instead natural beauty and traditional craftsmanship. Artisans such as Gustav Stickley (who coined the term Craftsman, sometimes used for this style) and William Morris were seminal in establishing the Arts and Crafts code, and it characterizes much of architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s work. Some defining characteristics of Arts and Craft interior design are:
⦁Wood: It’s probably the single most important element, and it largely informs the emphasis on natural, organic beauty that defines this decorating approach. You’ll almost never see painted wood in an Arts and Crafts interior — instead, the focus is on rich stains that preserve and showcase the natural beauty of the grain. Oak is the iconic wood of this style, but pine, maple and other indigenous species also appearing.
⦁Colour: The Arts and Crafts colour palette takes its subtle, muted beauty straight from the natural world: stones, bark, leaves, and grasses. Although you don’t have to limit yourself to browns and greens, any hue that is less obviously organic — such as blue — should be dusty or dirty.
⦁Furnishings: Arts and Crafts style is as far from frothy Victorian sofas and ornately carved case goods as it’s possible to go. Instead, it embraces sturdy, unadorned, comfortable furnishings that are built to last and are as much about function as form. What they lack in ornamentation, they make up for in the attention to detail and materials.
⦁Flooring: Flooring falls right in line with the natural aesthetic: hardwood (planks or parquet), stone, and slate.
⦁Detail: Arts and Crafts emphasize handmade, stencilled and hand-painted details. It developed as an answer to the manufactured, mass-market wallpapers and other decorative treatments of the Victorian era.
⦁Lighting: Both mica and Tiffany (or Tiffany-inspired) glass lamps and fixtures fit the bill: mica for its organic feel and rich glow; Tiffany glass for the proud way it wears its craftsmanship.
⦁Windows: Jewel-like in their detail, stained and leaded glass windows and doors are common among Arts and Crafts homes. They feature linear, geometric patterns or motifs that call to mind elements of the natural world.
⦁Metal Accents: Chrome and steel look as out of place with this style as flip-flops with a cocktail dress. Bronze, brass and copper with oil-rubbed, antique or patented finishes complement the signature wood tones and enhance the overall feel of warmth. Metals are often hammered or otherwise distressed in a nod to craftsmanship.
Modern is a broad design term that typically refers to a home with clean, crisp lines, a simple colour palette and the use of materials that can include metal, glass and steel.
Modern design employs a sense of simplicity in every element, including furniture. A word that’s commonly used to describe modern style is sleek, and there is not a lot of clutter or accessories involved with a modern style.
Modern design employs a sense of simplicity in every element, including furniture. A word that’s commonly used to describe modern style is sleek, and there is not a lot of clutter or accessories involved with a modern style.
Modern and contemporary are two styles frequently used interchangeably.
Contemporary is different from modern because it describes design based on the here and now.
The primary difference separating modern and contemporary design style is that modern is a strict interpretation of design that started in the 20th century. Contemporary on the other hand, is more fluid and can represent a sense of currency with fewer adherences to one particular style. For example, contemporary style may include curving lines, whereas modern design does not.
The minimalist concept is one that’s popular here in Australia. It takes notions of modern design and simplifies them further.
Colour palettes are neutral and airy; furnishings are simple and streamlined, and nothing is excessive or flamboyant in accessories or décor.
Minimalism is ultimately defined by a sense of functionality and ultra-clean lines.
Mid-Century Modern. The mid-1900s produced some of the most iconic pieces in modern design. It is characterized by refined lines, minimalist silhouettes, and natural shapes. From Saarinen, Niemeyer, Eames, Noguchi, and Jacobsen and beyond, the mid-century modern masters defined creative ways to use new materials like moulded plastic, plywood, and aluminium in industrial design. Its pieces are highly versatile and can complement a myriad of design styles.
I would recommend mixing in elements from other design styles to keep your home looking fresh. A purist approach when decorating a mid-century modern home can make your interior design looks a bit passé.
Mid-century modern is a throwback to the design style of the mid-1900s—primarily the 1950s and 60s. There are a retro nostalgia present in Mid-Century Modern Design, and also some elements of minimalism. Functionality or "fussy-free" was the main theme for Mid-century design. It emphasis on pared-down forms, natural or organic shapes such as "egg-shaped" chair, easy-to-use contemporary designs and simple fabrications. It easily complements any interior and also helps with seamless transition from interior to exterior.
Industrial. This is a look that hearkens back to the turn-of-the-century industrial era. It emphasizes liberal use of exposed steel with distressed wooden elements, frequently complemented by exposed brick walls. The modern variant commonly includes copper-tone accents. In terms of general feel, industrial decor is often rustic and mature.
Industrial decor ranges from modern rustic with cleaner lines to rugged vintage with elaborate ornamentations. Depending on your tastes, you can opt for a lighter, chic look or a darker, antique design.
Explore the shops for rustic coffee tables, tufted Chesterfield sofas, and other essential industrial modern pieces.
Industrial style as the name implies, draws inspiration from a warehouse or an urban loft.
There’s a sense of unfinished rawness in many of the elements, and it’s not uncommon to see exposed brick, ductwork and wood. An iconic home with an industrial design theme would be a renovated loft from a former industrial building.
Think high ceilings, old timber and dangling metal light fixtures with sparse functional furniture. There may possibly be one or two pieces of abstract art or photography to add a dash of colour to an otherwise neutral colour scheme derived from the primary materials of wood and metals.
Nautical warm, relaxing, and positive. Nautical decor (also referred to as coastal or cottage decor) reflects the New England beach house spirit. This interior design style is based on white or sand coloured foundation, with blue as the primary accent colour.
Material-wise, nautical decor incorporates unfinished wood in its tables or chairs, combined with chic linen upholstery for your lounge seats and sofas. Your options for decorative accents are many: seashells in clear jars, jute ropes, rowing oars, sailboats, navigational maps, and more
Coastal style also dubbed Hamptons style, hails from the iconic U.S. beachside area. Common features include light, airy colour palettes with cool neutral shades paired with blues and greens. Furnishings are often white or beige. The room can contain elements of wood and accessories are often inspired by the sea.
Blue and white striped patterns for pillows, large windows, white plush sofas, and painted white wood are also common fixtures of the classic Coastal/Hampton style.
The intention is to create a relaxed and comfortable environment that is inspired by the beach and ocean
An off-shoot of the mid-century modern movement, Scandinavian design introduced a popular minimalist look to the interior architecture field that lasts to this day. Although most people associate it with IKEA, there are a variety of subset looks within Scandinavian design itself.
Featuring gentle contours, playful accent colours, and a balance of engineered and organic materials, Scandinavian furniture is simple, contemporary, and functional. Many Scandinavian designs employ Bauhaus principles and is characterized by fluid lines, focus on object proportions, and populist appeal. A great majority of Scandinavian interiors use white with grey tones as the foundation colours.
To get this clean, versatile aesthetic in your home, browse our curated collection of Scandinavian Furniture. Scandinavian Designs carry many original Scandinavian products, as does obviously IKEA.
Scandinavian design pays homage to the simplicity of life demonstrated in Nordic countries. Scandinavian furniture design often feels like a work of art, although it is simple and understated. There’s functionality in the furniture along with some interesting lines, many of which have a sculptural influence.
Other common characteristics include all-white colour palettes and the incorporation of natural elements like form-pressed wood, bright plastics, and enamelled aluminium, steel and wide plank flooring. If there are pops of colour it often comes from the use of art, natural fibre throws or furs, or a single piece of furniture.
Spacious, natural lighting, less accessories and functional furniture characterizes Scandinavian designs.
Bohemian decor captures the carefree and adventurous spirit of the avant-garde lifestyle. It features creative application of rich patterns and vibrant colours, especially those with red or purple tones. The key is to carefully present a purposefully “messy” look. Layer on textiles (throws, pillows, rugs, tapestry) for a warm ambience.
When furnishing, look for pieces that possess ethnic or nomadic vibes. Moroccan, South western, or tribal-inspired designs are currently trending. Composition-wise, boho chic loves textile, wood, animal hide, and metallic accents.
Bohemian is a popular style for home design and fashion. It reflects a carefree lifestyle with little rules, except to follow your heart’s desire.
Bohemian homes may include vintage furniture and light fixtures, globally inspired textiles and rugs, displays of collections, and items found in widely varied sources including flea markets and during one’s travels.
It’s not uncommon to spot floor pillows and comfortable seating spaces when incorporating the bohemian style. This style can incorporate an ultra-glam chandelier paired with a well-worn rug and a mid-century chair. Within the Bohemian style, there’s a laissez-faire attitude where anything goes as long as you love it
Traditional design style offers classic details, sumptuous furnishings, and an abundance of accessories. It is rooted in European sensibilities.
Traditional homes often feature dark, finished wood, rich colour palettes, and a variety of textures and curved lines. Furnishings have elaborate and ornate details and fabrics, like velvet, silk and brocade, which may include a variety of patterns and textures.
There’s depth, layering and dimensionality within most traditional designs.
Farmhouse decor is a modern approach to cabin-inspired interior design. Mostly transitional in nature with some traditional elements mixed in, farmhouse aesthetic should transport your imagination to French Provence. Source some dried lavender bunches and other greeneries – careful arrangement of vases and planters will really stylize your home.
Farmhouse furniture is characterized by distressed wood and upholstered linen. Colour-wise, it is similar to nautical decor with mostly white and beige base colours. Orthodox rules dictate that accent colours should be something similar to turquoise or light yellow, but I find it better to introduce some brighter colours for some pop and definition.
Transitional is a very popular style because it borrows from both traditional and modern design to facilitate a space that’s not “too much,” in terms of one style or another. There’s a sense of balance that’s appealing and unexpected.
A transitional design may incorporate modern materials, such as steel and glass, and then unite them with plush furnishings.
Transitional design also includes relatively neutral colour palettes, creating a calming and relaxed space that manages to feel stylish and sleek, as well as warm and inviting.
Warm, earthy colours are indicative of a French Country design style, as are worn and ornamental wooden furnishing. The style has an overarching farmhouse inspiration.
French Country design may include soft and warm tones of red, yellow or gold and natural materials like stone and brick. French Country design can include collections of ornate porcelain dishes and heavy linens and bed coverings.
Cottage style doesn't follow rigid guidelines; instead, it's more of an attitude. It's about relaxation and resourcefulness, easy living, and a sense of contentment. Casual, comfortable, and light-hearted, it embraces imperfection and nimbly straddles both the past and present through its mix of weathered furnishings and fresh simplicity.
Urban modern interior design stems from the modern designer lofts in the major cities. Taking cues from its cosmopolitan environment, urban modern is a fusion of various opposing and complementary traits. Minimalist modern, glamorous chic, ethnic heirlooms, and edgy experimental designs all collide in a distinctively 21st-century setting.
Larger furniture (sofas, beds, etc.) tends to be uniformly sleek with low-profile. Feel free to bring home trailblazing modern furniture designs. Decorative accents (pillows, mirrors, end tables, etc.) in urban decor often demands artistic and creative expression – add some elegant geometric designs, or vintage items with traditional embellishment.
Shabby chic is one of my most favourite styles – “I absolutely lovely”. Decor emphasizes vintage elements to recreate the antique flea market look. The furniture is characterized by their aged appearance, with distressed wood composition covered in sanded milk paint to show signs of wear and tear.
Decorative accents for shabby chic decor should be soft and opulent, often with an affected feel, in order to bring the overall interior design to a contemporary standard. Generously introduce linen textiles for added style. Though orthodox shabby chic colours are white, ecru and pastel don’t be afraid to apply some vibrant colours.
Shabby chic is vintage-inspired style, but compared to Bohemian and other styles, tends to be more feminine, soft and delicate.
Shabby chic furnishings are often either distressed or appear that way; paint tends to have antique-style finishes. The Shabby Chic colour palettes include white, cream and pastels. Light fixture and wall hangings may be ornate and continue the feminine vibe of shabby chic design.
Rustic design is drawn from natural inspiration, using raw and often unfinished elements including wood and stone.
Rustic design may incorporate accessories from the outdoors with warmth emulating from the design and architectural details that may include features like vaulted ceilings adorned with wood beams or reclaimed wood floors.
Many designs now integrate rustic design with more modern furnishings and accessories.
Also referred to as Hollywood Regency, Hollywood Glam is a design style that tends to be luxurious, over-the-top and opulent. It’s a dramatic design style, perfect for a homeowner who enjoys making a statement.
This design style can incorporate some features of Victorian design, including plush, velvet furnishings, tufting and antiques. The colour palettes are particularly bold—think purples, reds and turquoise.
Art Deco. Streamlined, geometric style of home furnishings popular in the '20s and '30s featuring rounded fronts, mirrored accents, sleek lines and wood furniture with chrome hardware and glass tops.
Asian. Inspired by the design elements from Japan, China, Vietnam and Thailand. This look fuses natural fibre elements, bamboo and colours taken from nature to create a serene, calm environment. Furnishings may be lacquered or hand painted with ornamental designs, punctuated with brightly-coloured accessories or statues of animals or mythical creatures.
Eclectic. This catch-all style borrows from several other design styles and evokes a sense of imagination and surprise with unexpected contrasts. The style is not simply throwing together everything and anything, but rather relies heavily on the building blocks of design (colour, pattern, and texture, composition) to make the space look cohesive. A multitude of fabrics is characteristic, whether patterned, textured, solids or all three.
French. An ornate, fanciful and decorative style is characteristic of this look. Colours range from rich, sun-drenched Mediterranean hues to softer, muted shades. Often, one colour or fabric is repeated throughout the space. It's characterized by rich details and extensive use of gold, bronze and gilt. Antique or heirloom furniture, layered dramatic window treatments and abundant fresh flowers fill out a French home.
Mediterranean. Inspired by the coastal regions of Spain, Greece and Italy, this look favours colours that echo the sea and also include terra cotta, yellow and lavender. Furniture pieces are short with ornately turned legs and feet; hardware is heavy and often burnished. Velvets, linens and textured fabrics mix with textured walls.
Moroccan. A heavily layered look consisting of intricately patterned fabrics, colourful mosaics, metal lanterns, textured walls, bold, jewel-toned colours, layers of Oriental rugs and pillows in luxurious fabrics and ornately-carved wooden accents.
A look inspired by beaches of Hawaii, French Polynesia or other tropical destinations. Thatched furniture, heavy prints of palm leaves and bright coloured flowers find their way onto upholstery. Muted coloured rugs or sisal and seagrass carpets cover the floor.
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