Melanie Barnes

Head honcho of #Brighton -based, 'Elixir Interior Design'. Local & online interior design services.

[Melanie Barnes @ElixirInteriors]

FREE download https://t.co/sFZrkl708B

[Melanie Barnes @ElixirInteriors]

Throwback to one of the rather glam bathrooms in the Thames-side penthouse project I worked on a few years ago...
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The style is sleek ultra-modern luxe with a hard contrast between the simple stark white… https://t.co/zReBlrOBSH

[Melanie Barnes @ElixirInteriors]

I love street art and am lucky to live in a city with so much of it (often to be found on my stories!)
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I came across this in France last year & love that it’s so delicate and although I didn’t realise it… https://t.co/W8Ra3lzwog

[Melanie Barnes @ElixirInteriors]

Its so important to have a clear picture of your clients lifestyle and habits when designing their living spaces.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
My clients here love to regularly entertain and have various friends over for dinner most… https://t.co/Hnvlxd2cBH

[Melanie Barnes @ElixirInteriors]

This time of year I’m so feeling my holiday vibe! As like many of us, I’ll probably not be going abroad this year, I’ve been thinking back to some of my most memorable trips & why I liked them so… https://t.co/aubLwe4UU0

[Melanie Barnes @ElixirInteriors]

My clients wanted flexible sleeping space in their smaller guest room to predominantly accommodate children but which could also be adapted for couples.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
My solution was to install a bespoke fixed headboard… https://t.co/k6lqSlVfXH

[Melanie Barnes @ElixirInteriors]

A few years ago I was commissioned to furnish a new luxury penthouse overlooking the Thames. I was of course thrilled but soon discovered the various challenges that came with such an enormous and vast blank… https://t.co/ylRjAWf257

[Melanie Barnes @ElixirInteriors]

Before & after for a Monday morning...
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
👉👉👉 for the original 60’s bathroom (carpeted😬!!!)
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
My clients wanted to replace the old bathtub and tired old sanitary-ware to create a clean and… https://t.co/O4XQAjkS9m

[Melanie Barnes @ElixirInteriors]

My love of yellow accents is clearly nothing new!

Here is a beautiful living room design from a couple of years back - this gorgeous but dark living room needed brightening up.

*** to see before pics

The… https://t.co/zSv81SZrIK

[Melanie Barnes @ElixirInteriors]

Dreamy cool shades of sky & sea… blue promotes clarity, calm and reflection which whys its such a fab choice for bright sunny bedrooms and home offices.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Blue overload can feel a bit cold so I like to warm… https://t.co/NFhatxPKuw

[Melanie Barnes @ElixirInteriors]

I’m sometimes asked what inspired me to become an interior designer....
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
As with most designers I know, the dream was always to turn my passion for style & design into a career.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I’ve always been… https://t.co/VpG7EX4PCr

[Melanie Barnes @ElixirInteriors]

Hallways are sometimes a neglected part of our home....this one certainly was before atw_renovations_ltd & I got our hands on it!!
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
👉👉👉 For before pic
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Entrance halls set the scene and we should… https://t.co/frMueaZmbn

[Melanie Barnes @ElixirInteriors]

@johnmussels is it open?

[Melanie Barnes @ElixirInteriors]

Rare face pic alert!! I get so much creative inspiration exploring new cities... glad to be back in one of my favs...#bordeauxfrance #bastilleday #travelinspiration #creativeinspiration #vintagestyle… https://t.co/KekTV2CRXr

[Melanie Barnes @ElixirInteriors]

New project alert...! Over the last few weeks I’ve been busy working away on a new apartment redesign (amongst many other things..) ... hence my insta hiatus!!… https://t.co/l5QctxsKA3

[Melanie Barnes @ElixirInteriors]

Thursday throwback to a project from a few years back ... my clients wanted a clean bright neutral second bedroom with plenty of storage.... swipe 👈 to see before pic 😁

📸 Michael Kester

#renovation… https://t.co/uhbcFbIQRd

[Melanie Barnes @ElixirInteriors]

Museums always inspire me...

Visited the Terence Conran - Mary Quant ‘Swinging London - A Lifestyle Revolution’ exhibition at @fashiontextile last week...

Conran really admired Piero… https://t.co/EsiVyVKTaU

[Melanie Barnes @ElixirInteriors]

Another week, another tile crush (if that’s even ‘a thing’ 😂)...

So much love for ca_pietra_’s Lily Pad tile in bubblegum pink 💗

📸 ca_pietra_

#capietra #ihavethisthingwithtiles #tiles… https://t.co/quv1a0DlJi

[Melanie Barnes @ElixirInteriors]

The magical world of kulturehousedubai 💜💛🧡💙💚❤️

What a beautiful bold explosion of colour and pattern🌈🌈🌈 Shouldn’t work, but it does!

Put that interior design rule book to one side &… https://t.co/aue4QiOysE

[Melanie Barnes @ElixirInteriors]

Mood...☁️

Come on Spring - lets be having you! 🌞🌞🌞

📸 @Cole_And_Son

#coleandson #clouds #cloudyskies #greywallpaper #cloudpattern #moodywallpaper #luxurydesign #interiordecorating… https://t.co/utxJxbQ5uC