In grim and grimy London, I always think that it’s nice to just add a touch of colour to brighten up the home. Colour is definitely back with a vengeance; forget boring beige walls - think vibrant patterned wallpaper. Forget those neutral plain curtains - think cabbage roses and flock! However, you needn’t just rely on your curtains and wall paper to brighten up drab living spaces, what about your furniture and accessories too? This is where Viva Designs steps in andtakes centre stage. We aren’t just talking furniture here – think telephones (makes an interesting conversation piece), lamps, crockery or even an umbrella stand – you name it they’ll cover it!

Viva Design duo Vicki and Val hit on an idea to transform their everyday items. It started with floral off-cuts and then progressed to quirky decoupage. They soon realises their potential when family and friend asked for commissions, they then searched out other items to breathe new life into.

So before you think about getting rid of your well-loved (but so-over) castoffs give a little thought to its potential transformation. Give Viva Design a call and let them weave their magic to give it that ‘born again’ feeling.