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About Design_Soda_Ruthie

I write Design Soda, a design blog with a focus on interiors. My blog aims to be an unpretentious, stimulating, fun and naturally curious delve into inspirational design and Londoncentric culture. I describe my style as boho-eclectic and am open to most design which doesn’t look too serious or composed. As a design geek with a love of vintage and upcycling, I am passionate about my home and love blogging ideas and looks that I find inspirational. Since the time when my teenage bedroom was an Aladdins cave of upcycled furniture, Cecil Beaton photography and Situationist slogans I have been interested in the way the home environment can make you feel and inspire your inner life. As a new mummy, trying to negotiate my passions with my lovely new baby's schedule can be difficult, but in my spare time you will often find me snapping the things that catch my eye in my wonderful home city London. Or, reading, upcycling, spending longer on Pinterest than I should, baking and watching old movies. I have a lifelong passion for French New Wave cinema.

Styling a Mood Board for the Latest Farrow & Ball Brochure | First Look at the 2017 Wallpapers Launching Today

September 7, 2017

Farrow & Ball Atacama Moodboard

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Today sees the launch of three new wallpaper designs from Farrow and Ball. And, in one of my blog highlights of the year so far (bit of a mental year to be honest!) I was delighted to be approached by Farrow & Ball back in the Spring and asked to style a moodboard for use in their upcoming brochure.Read More

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Makeover | Budget Kitchen Refresh – Small changes that have a big impact on your kitchen design

September 4, 2017

Kitchen Farrow ball slipper satin, vintage Scandinavian rustic budget kitchen refresh, artisan design and styling, eucalyptus (1)

 

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A lot of people will tell you that kitchens cost the earth to renovate and they’re not wrong. It seems that the choice for most people when buying or renting a home is to either live with a previous owners decisions (and possible mistakes)Read More

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Places to Visit | Camille Walala at Now Gallery, London

September 1, 2017

Camille Walala installation at Now Gallery, colour hunting, pattern, mark and line making, current desig

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It’s been a short working week thanks to the last bank holiday of the summer in the U.K. So I’m just dropping in with a short post today on something visually inspiring we saw over the weekend.Read More

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Revamp, Restyle, Reveal | My Plans for a Hallway makeover

August 28, 2017

 

Bohemian geometric, Scandinavian gallery wall white hallway makeover project, revamp, Restyle, reveal, wicker lampshade (5)

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I’m super excited to reveal today that I’m one of 10 bloggers involved in a new project launching this September called Revamp, Restyle, Reveal. Read More

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The Angel Chair – An Affordable Scandinavian Classic

August 25, 2017

Sloane & Sons Angel Wingback mid century scandinavian Chair Artemis Beige Modernist Hygge Reading Nook

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You may be forgiven for thinking that it’s Scandinavian Design Week on the blog this week! Although it is Formex this week and was both Ormnaris & Formland Design Shows last week, my Scandi bent is pure coincidence I promise! Read More

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