{"id":10929,"date":"2020-04-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-27T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.cotswoldco.com\/blog\/7-tips-for-creating-an-inspiring-space\/"},"modified":"2021-09-14T14:35:35","modified_gmt":"2021-09-14T13:35:35","slug":"7-tips-for-creating-an-inspiring-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/home-inspiration\/7-tips-for-creating-an-inspiring-space\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips for Creating an Inspiring&nbsp;Space"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">At a time when feeling inspired can come and go in waves, we thought we&#8217;d share a few of the best ways to create somewhere in your home that is inspiring for different purposes, but remains comfortable and welcoming too.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10208 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/%40hearts_at_claremont.jpg?resize=491%2C655&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"491\" height=\"655\"&nbsp;\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">So, from home office spaces to home schooling stations, bedroom nooks and small sanctuaries to read and relax; here are seven achievable ways to help you create your own happy and inspiring space this spring.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"1-home-schooling-ideas\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\">#1 Home schooling ideas<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10211 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/%40the_house_acc-Home-Schooling.jpg?resize=429%2C523&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"429\" height=\"523\"&nbsp;\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>&#8211; Robyn from <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/the_house_acc\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@the_house_acc<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Robyn tells us, \u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">It was important for us as a family to make a separate space for home learning. \u202fThis clearly defines work time and home\/play time for our two boys.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you have the space, a separate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/home-office-furniture\/desks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">desk<\/a> or even a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/kitchen-furniture\/breakfast-bars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">breakfast bar<\/a> offers the perfect separate space for home schooling duties. While our smaller, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/dining-room-furniture\/dining-tables\/square-dining-tables\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">square dining tables<\/a> offer a practical solution for smaller spaces. Easy to extend when needed, they can be slotted neatly into a corner when the school day is over too.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"2-adding-colour-to-your-home\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\">#2 Adding colour to your home<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10214 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/%40dicksonvintage-Morris-Sofa.jpg?resize=420%2C560&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"420\" height=\"560\"&nbsp;\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff99cc;\"><strong>&#8211; Cherry from <a style=\"color: #ff99cc;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dickson_vintage\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@dicksonvintage<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cInjecting colour into your room will help boost your mood which you can achieve through wall colour, soft furnishings and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">accessories<\/a>,&#8221; Cherry tells us. &#8220;Try to add a colour that pops against the main colour in your room, you do not need to use big items to achieve this. Just simply drape <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/bedding\/throws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a throw<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a colourful lamp<\/a> or scatter a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/soft-furnishings\/cushions-and-throws\/cushions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">couple of cushions<\/a>.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We couldn&#8217;t agree more. Colour can be such a mood booster and really help in making a room or space feel more inspiring and welcoming. If you haven&#8217;t experimented with much colour before, try a muted painted feature wall like Cherry&#8217;s above.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10267 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Untitled-yellow.jpg?resize=474%2C257&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"257\"&nbsp;\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you&#8217;re feeling inspired by the start of spring, adding a pop of yellow, like our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/bedding\/throws\/beehive-throw-yellow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yellow Beehive Throw<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/lighting\/kardal-stoneware-table-lamp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stoneware Table Lamp<\/a>, will bring a welcoming burst of colour to your living room or bedroom too.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"3-creating-a-space-to-relax-with-accessories\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\">#3 Creating a space to relax with accessories<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10206 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/%40elle_the_home_bird.jpeg?resize=420%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"420\" height=\"630\"&nbsp;\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>&#8211; Elle from <a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/elle_the_home_bird\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@elle_the_home_bird<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;This bedroom is my absolute sanctuary\u00a0at the moment! Its calming colours and cosy decor make it a very easy place to relax. I think it&#8217;s essential to have a space in your home that&#8217;s as clutter-free as possible; somewhere you can escape to when it all gets too much!&#8221; Elle reveals.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">We spoke about this in our <a href=\"https:\/\/inspiration.cotswoldco.com\/portfolio\/6-storage-ideas-for-your-bedroom-this-spring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">6 Storage Ideas for your Bedroom this Spring post<\/a>, but having somewhere you feel content and cosy is so important at this time. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;I&#8217;ve used candles and throws &#8211; including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/bedding\/throws\/beehive-throw-dusky-pink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dusky pink Beehive Throw<\/a> from The Cotswold Company,&#8221; Elle explains, &#8220;to create a sense of warmth and comfort. And any clutter is banished to under-the-bed storage.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"4-making-the-most-of-your-outdoor-space\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\">#4 Making the most of your outdoor space<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10213 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/%40crack_the_shutters.png?resize=422%2C562&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"422\" height=\"562\"&nbsp;\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>&#8211; Jen from <a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/crack_the_shutters\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@crack_the_shutters<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">With the weather thankfully on our side, for the meantime at least, it means we can get out into the garden a little more and extend our living space. Jen has kindly shared some of her creative ideas for repurposing materials during this time to help inspire your outdoor space &#8211; whatever size you have.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cUse what you have around you to create new things &#8211; none of us can just pop to the hardware shops right now so it\u2019s about creating new things from old. We built a pallet sofa and pallet bar for our garden and in the last few weeks have spent so many days and evenings enjoying them both.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10212 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/%40crack_the_shutters-2.png?resize=434%2C579&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"434\" height=\"579\"&nbsp;\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;Another top tip is about creating inviting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/garden-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">outdoor spaces<\/a> as they really are another room of the house that can be enjoyed day and evening!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Even if you have a small patio space or balcony, creating your own outdoor sanctuary &#8211; somewhere you can sit and enjoy &#8211; can make all the difference.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"5-beautiful-reading-nook-ideas\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\">#5 Beautiful reading nook ideas<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/baskets\/large-white-lined-storage-hamper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10210 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/%40homebytheloch.jpg?resize=571%2C714&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"571\" height=\"714\"&nbsp;\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>&#8211; Rebecca from <a style=\"color: #993366;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/homebytheloch\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@homebytheloch<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cWe created a little reading nook in Eliza\u2019s bedroom as a place where she can escape to during this time. My <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/baskets\/large-white-lined-storage-hamper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Large Storage Hamper<\/a> from The Cotswold Company is being used as a side table for her books and tea. The nook itself is under a roof light giving her lots of natural warm light on these sunny days.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Adding soft <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/soft-furnishings\/cushions-and-throws\/cushions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cushions<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/bedding\/throws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">throws<\/a>, together with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">warm lighting<\/a>, can really help to personalise a reading nook too; making it somewhere you can sit back, relax and unwind, whatever your age.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"6-adding-interest-and-a-little-magic\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\">#6 Adding interest &#8211; and a little magic<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/bedroom-furniture\/bedside-tables\/banbury-grey-bedside\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10209 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/%40holly_oak_house.png?resize=574%2C566&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"574\" height=\"566\"&nbsp;\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>&#8211; Anna from <a style=\"color: #666699;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/holly_oak_house\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@holly_oak_house<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anna has some lovely ideas for creating inspiring spaces for children at this time too &#8211; from displaying craft projects to adding a splash of colour.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cUse accessories, such as wall decor, art or a small piece of furniture to add interest and colour if you aren\u2019t bold and just love a serene palette like me. I think these gold stars and beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/bedroom-furniture\/bedside-tables\/banbury-grey-bedside\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Banbury Grey Bedside Table<\/a> from The Cotswold Company do just that perfectly. In these unprecedented times I&#8217;m finding that a calm and relaxing space for my children is key.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"7-a-creative-home-office-space\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\">#7 A creative home office space<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10207 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/%40hearts_at_claremont.png?resize=582%2C776&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"582\" height=\"776\"&nbsp;\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #cc99ff;\"><strong>&#8211; Sarah from <a style=\"color: #cc99ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hearts_at_claremont\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@hearts_at_claremont<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cThe saying is true, &#8216;tidy desk, tidy mind&#8217;. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/home-office-furniture\/desks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">workspace<\/a> that is organised and clutter free will help you keep focused,&#8221; Sarah explains. &#8220;You can easily make a space more welcoming by adding some positive motivational quotes, some faux greenery and some fun accessories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;Pretty stationery such as pens and notebooks can\u202fmake\u202fsuch a difference to your productivity \u202ftoo!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We&#8217;ve also shared our ideas for creating an inspiring space to work in <a href=\"https:\/\/inspiration.cotswoldco.com\/portfolio\/how-to-create-the-perfect-office-at-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our guide to the perfect home office post.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">~<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We hope a few of these ideas for creating inspiring spaces in your home have proved useful. If you&#8217;re after a little more home inspiration and fancy a nosey into the beautiful homes of our customers, head over to our <a href=\"https:\/\/inspiration.cotswoldco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Home Tour Series<\/a> here on The Cotswold Company Blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"At a time when feeling inspired can come and go in waves, we thought we&#8217;d share a few&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":10931,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27,28],"tags":[],"coauthors":[32],"class_list":{"0":"post-10929","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-home-inspiration","8":"category-how-to"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\r\n<title>7 Tips for Creating an Inspiring Space &#8211; The Cotswold Company - 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