Fiona Barratt ~ Beautiful Modern Design

Wow, can you say amazing!  I just purchased the latest Vogue Living Australia, well the Mar/Apr 09 issue that is (they come late here).  This magazine is a new staple in my monthly magazine purchases and the Fiona Barratt feature jumped out at me.  It has so many elements that I personally like in home decor and is a great example that using basic neutrals (black, grey, white) mixed with pops of color interspersed is a beautiful and modern way to decorate your home.

The grey couch, white wall, black lighting with a pop of blue pillows.  I heart the black and white photo here (especially the large scale) with a lovely vignette of another small frame, beautiful candle holders and again, a pop of blue with a small flower arrangement. 

There is so much to look at in this next image.  The very graphic vintage squared mirror is so sexy, yet a conversation piece on it’s own.  Anchored at one end with a black base/white shade floor lamp and at the other with a lovely small table and gorgeous black candelabras.  Once again, grey furniture, light colored rug, white walls, sprinkled with hints of color in the pillows… just perfect.

What more can I say, it’s gorgeous and a beautiful representation of how to mix neutrals and color.  It’s a perfect solution to smart (and easy on the pocket book) decorating.  Whenever you need a color change, simply apply them in your accessories such as pillows and decorations.  Simply perfect.  Simply modern.

{Credits: Vogue Living Australia & Fiona Barrat Interiors ~ Photographer: Ditte Isager}