Omelo blog

Work-in-progress at Omelo

We like to photograph our work-in-progress from time to time. Here are some shots we took in our studio…

Tagged
Leave a comment

A showcase of Omelo mirrors in their new homes…part 2

Here’s a selection of recent images sent to us by happy customers, showing Omelo mirrors in their new homes…

Tagged
Leave a comment

Classy customised convex

We love it when our customers specify their very own choice of finish. It gives us an insight into which trends are being adopted, or not! And, it makes our job even more interesting than usual. A recent brief was …

Tagged
Comments Off

International interiors’ inspiration

We love flicking through the likes of Elle Décor and Livingetc each month, but we’re increasingly finding a lot of our interiors inspiration online. Here are a few of our favourite international interiors blogs. Emma’s Designblogg The Swede’s blog is …

Tagged
Comments Off

Artists’ curiosity with convex mirrors

The uber-fashionable Georgians are attributed for popularising the decorative convex mirror in England. Nevertheless, the convex mirror has been a feature of interiors and art in Northern Europe since the 15th century. And, for the artist at the easel, the …

Tagged
Comments Off

Tips on hanging mirrors

Hanging a mirror is a lot like hanging art. You instinctively know when it looks wrong – if the item is too small, too high, etc. Having said that, we are often asked for advice on this very issue, so …

Tagged
Comments Off

Light in the Dark

As the days shorten and grow darker, here’s how to optimise the light in your interior…

Tagged
Comments Off

3 creative ways with convex mirrors

If you’re looking for some creative ideas for decorating with convex mirrors, here are a few suggestions…

Tagged
Comments Off

The psychology of colour [infographic]

This is a fabulous visual representation of the psychology of colour from what not to paint your baby’s bedroom if you don’t want a wailing baby on your hands, to what colour gives you an appetite to which curbs it… …

Comments Off

Make way for metallic mania

The relationship between fashion seen on the catwalk and interior trends continues in full force. Metallics were the most popular trend among the various collections at London Fashion Week earlier this year – think David Koma and Matthew Williamson Autumn/Winter Collections for 2012.

Tagged
Comments Off