{"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\u2019d 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&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"491\" height=\"655\"\u00a0\/><\/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&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"429\" height=\"523\"\u00a0\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>\u2013 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> \u2013\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&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"420\" height=\"560\"\u00a0\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff99cc;\"><strong>\u2013 Cherry from <a style=\"color: #ff99cc;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dickson_vintage\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@dicksonvintage<\/a> \u2013<\/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>,\u201d Cherry tells us. \u201cTry 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>.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We couldn\u2019t 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\u2019t experimented with much colour before, try a muted painted feature wall like Cherry\u2019s 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&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"257\"\u00a0\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you\u2019re 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&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"420\" height=\"630\"\u00a0\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>\u2013 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> \u2013<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cThis 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\u2019s essential to have a space in your home that\u2019s as clutter-free as possible; somewhere you can escape to when it all gets too much!\u201d 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\">\u201cI\u2019ve used candles and throws \u2013 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,\u201d Elle explains, \u201cto create a sense of warmth and comfort. And any clutter is banished to under-the-bed storage.\u201d<\/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&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"422\" height=\"562\"\u00a0\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>\u2013 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> \u2013<\/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 \u2013 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 \u2013 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.\u201d<\/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&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"434\" height=\"579\"\u00a0\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cAnother 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 \u2013 somewhere you can sit and enjoy \u2013 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&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"571\" height=\"714\"\u00a0\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>\u2013 Rebecca from <a style=\"color: #993366;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/homebytheloch\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@homebytheloch<\/a> \u2013<\/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 \u2013 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&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"574\" height=\"566\"\u00a0\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>\u2013 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> \u2013<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anna has some lovely ideas for creating inspiring spaces for children at this time too \u2013 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\u2019m 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&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"582\" height=\"776\"\u00a0\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #cc99ff;\"><strong>\u2013 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> \u2013<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cThe saying is true, \u2018tidy desk, tidy mind\u2019. 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,\u201d Sarah explains. \u201cYou 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\">\u201cPretty 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\u2019ve 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\u2019re 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\u2019d 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":["post-10929","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-home-inspiration","category-how-to"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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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