Urban graphic takes its inspiration from vibrancy, layering and the excitement of the city.

The design juxtaposes urban and luxury: think concrete with chandeliers, red velvet with glass and rubber. It mixes contemporary furniture with classics from the 50s and 60s. Architecturally it takes its lead from the high-tech rather than traditional.


Walls
Paint the chimneybreast or a small area in a signature colour red. All other walls should be painted two shades of concrete grey.


Wall images
Project urban graphic architecture images, such as cityscapes onto the walls using an overhead projector. Mark around each projected image with a pencil. Repeat around the room.


Curtain panels
Make a window dressing from floor to ceiling panels made from red wool fabric with simple pleat details.


Light box
Make a simple MDF box glued together at the sides. Drill small holes all over and push red Christmas lights through each hole.


Radiator cover
Continuing the idea from the light box, make a large box to cover the radiator, drill small holes and then push red lights through each hole.


Canvases
Transfer images onto small canvases using an image transfer solution or transfer paper.


Table lamp
Invest in a lampshade that has two layers of clear acrylic. Slide images between the layers and then when the light is on, the images will be projected around the room.


Coffee table
Make a funky and bright coffee table. Simple overlap rectangles of different coloured perspex in a random pattern and then sandwich these between two layers of glass to make coffee table with a fantastic effect.


Flooring
Get a dramatic effect by covering the floor with a brightly striped rug. Make large floor cushions from fabrics that compliment the look of the room. This will help soften the design and create extra seating in the room.