House BVI Design By Fran Morrell
News and articles about elegant island interior decorating and design. Turning your house into a home.
New Year (New Hue)?
As we welcome 2025, our thoughts turn to what will be the new trend in the world of home decor. There’s a vibrant evolution, driven by a growing desire for tranquility, sustainability, and connection to nature. The colour palettes emerging for this year reflect not only aesthetic preferences but also a deeper psychological need for…
Decorating for Fall in a Warmer Climate
As the days grow shorter and the temperature cools (ever so slightly) the Caribbean remains a vibrant paradise. For those of us lucky enough to live in this tropical haven, celebrating the fall season doesn’t mean bundling up in layers or enjoying pumpkin spice lattes by a fireplace. Instead, it provides opportunities to explore different…
Decorating with cool greens and crisp whites
Green and white is a classic colour combination that exudes feelings of freshness, tranquility, and a sense of nature. Incorporating these two colours into your decor scheme can instantly brighten up a space and create a serene atmosphere. Whether you are looking to revamp your living room, bedroom, kitchen, or any other room in your…
Decorating with Blue Nova 825
When it comes to decorating a space, choosing the right colour can truly make or break the overall aesthetic. Benjamin Moore’s 2024 colour of the year is the most perfect blue – Blue Nova. This deep, rich Caribbean blue hue has a sense of sophistication and elegance that will instantly elevate any room. As we…
Decorating with Island Inspired Aquas
Soft coastal aquas blend beautiful and calming colours with neutrals that can be used to create a serene and peaceful atmosphere in any room. From Sea Glass hues and gentle wall paints, aqua inspiration is ideal for a Caribbean scheme.
Designing Calm Coastal Bedrooms
When it comes to creating a cool and relaxing coastal bedroom, beige monotone hues are the perfect choice. Naturals, beiges and whites are versatile colours that evoke a sense of tranquility and comfort, making them an ideal choice for a bedroom that is meant to be a peaceful retreat.
Staging Project For Villa Rental Market
We have had a busy week styling two villas for a shoot for the rental market and a big shout out to Coldwell Banker for these two new villas that are fantastic.
Kitchen Makeover – A simple Solution
To continue our conversation regarding our most recent blog, “The Importance of Staging” I thought it’s interesting to see the before and after of a dated wooden kitchen given a painted make-over – lifting the overall look and feel of the property. See the after picture below……The biggest bonus is that the countertop no longer…
The Art of Staging a Property
The importance of staging a property is crucial and cannot be understated as it can significantly impact the selling process and the final sale price of your house or increase the rental opportunity potential. Properly considered staging involves preparing and presenting the spaces in a way that appeals to potential buyers or renters allowing viewers…
How to decorate in 2022
Benjamin Moore Paints have announced their colour of the year for 2022. Earlier House blogs explain how yearly trend colours are chosen. (Read here) https://housebvi.com/colour-stories-and-how-we-interpret-them-in-our-interiors/ Due to pandemic restrictions over recent years, travel became difficult, therefore virtual pin boards were used more than physical mood boards with online colour consults between decision makers. The colour…