The Autumn Inspired Home
The arrival of autumn used to fill me with immense sadness. It marked the end of long, warm sunny days and it was the harbinger of the cold, dark days […]
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Echoes of Time at Chaumont
A couple of years ago we had an autumn break in the Loire valley, France. It is a wonderful time of year to visit the region. Grand chateaux lie nestled among golden autumn […]
London Design Festival Highlights
London Design Festival is a huge city wide celebration of design held every September. There are over 400 events dotted around London attracting designers, buyers, students, educators and companies from around […]
The Basics of Kitchen Design
Redesigning a kitchen is both an exciting and a daunting prospect. Balancing dreams and aspirations with the functional needs of the room and the reality of a budget is tricky. […]
Sezincote: India in the Cotswolds
It means ‘home of the oaks’ and there are plenty of oak trees on the estate. But that’s not what you will remember when you leave. The broad views across […]
Adventures in Timber
Head and Haft founder Chris Thorpe has ambitious plans to build a designer-maker collective on the beautiful Cornish coast. He is paving the way by designing and making striking furniture and homewares from […]
June: The Engineer
A few months ago I read with horror about a house collapse in North London. The family concerned were extending their ground floor flat with a basement. Everything seemed to […]
Paris: A Walk Through the City of Light
“Paris is always a good idea”, says Audrey Hepburn in the film Sabrina. In summer, it is a glorious idea. This city of light sparkles in the sunshine. Stepping off […]
Trends: New Directions In Lighting
May is a busy month for interiors companies with a host of trade and consumer shows filling the calendar. One of the key themes that emerged this season was glass […]
Revelations from Rubble
Successful entrepreneurs have one thing in common. They are all passionate about their business. This devotion drives them to work the long hours often needed to thrive. Of course, passion alone […]
May: The Architect
After weeks of deliberation we made the decision to appoint an architect. Faced with a house refurbishment on a budget, it had taken time to weigh up the pros, cons, […]
Trend: Moroccan Allure
We take a look at how you can bring a touch of Moroccan style home. Whether you are looking for a refined, romantic look for a bedroom or a hookah […]
Marrakesh
Marrakesh offers designers a wealth of ideas. Every sense is stimulated by the city. Colourful mosaics, delicate metal work, noisy scooters in the souks are just some of the elements make […]
Travel Inspired Tableware
Some entrepreneurs set out with a clear business idea in mind. For others, the drive comes from an internal passion for personal achievement. The dream to have a business drives […]
Trend: By the Sea
If you can’t spend the summer by the beach, don’t despair. It’s easy to get the seaside look at home. Here are our tips and some excellent finds. A nautical theme […]
April: Architects and Engineers
Our first month of property ownership has been one of research and deliberation. The debate has been around whether or not we need an architect. Our future costs can only be […]
Exhibition Review: Savage Beauty
Savage Beauty is a retrospective of the work of fashion designer Alexander McQueen. Revered by the fashion industry, he is always described in superlatives. This exhibition begins to explain the […]
Finding Gaudi’s Barcelona
Barcelona is a fabulous city thriving with artists and designers. The Picasso Museum and Joan Miro Foundation are highlights, but it is Barcelona’s unique Gaudi heritage that thrills millions of […]