My top 20 design rules: Part 1
My top 20 design rules: Part 1
Measuring, mood boards, colour, wallpaper and lighting.
My highlights of the 2023 Decorex show
Last week I visited Decorex at Olympia in London. It’s a great chance to see all the latest products, meet my suppliers, find new brands and suppliers and listen to some talks by leading names in the interior’s world.
Georgian house redesign: Top floor
This beautiful three storey Georgian house has charm rather than grandeur and is comfortable and contemporary in a relaxed way.
On the upper floor is a guest bedroom, a bathroom and a third bedroom which the client uses as an office, yoga studio and craft room combined.
Georgian house redesign: First floor
On the first floor of this quirky and characterful Georgian we designed a magnificent living room as well as the principal bedroom with en suite bathroom.
Georgian house design project: Ground floor
The ground floor of this Georgian cottage outside Bath is where the kitchen/dining room, ‘snug’ living room, utility and cloakroom are situated. After building work was completed, we redesigned all the rooms for this client.
Creating a modern take on classic heritage style – Part 2
You don’t need to live in a home with lots of traditional features to get the heritage meets contemporary look. Whether you’re in a Georgian townhouse or a modern bungalow, you can create a feature-filled yet contemporary home.
Creating a modern take on classic heritage style – Part 1
The modern take on the classic heritage style sees traditional elements – such as wall panelling, historic paint colours, patterned wallpaper and upholstered furniture, sitting alongside more contemporary pieces to create a blend of old meets new.
Take one green and pink kitchen
Our love of green and pink shows no sign of waning and looks fresh and modern here, mixed with wood and plenty of plants. Get the look with these kitchen accessories in pastel pink and pretty turquoise.
Ten quick DIY paint updates
Ten quick DIY paint updates for a bank holiday weekend. A lick of paint is one DIY job that is inexpensive and quick enough to transform a room over a bank holiday weekend.
How to choose colours for your home
Choosing colour schemes is a complex subject. It is very much ruled by your emotional reaction to colour, but inspiration can be found anywhere if you have an eye for detail and design. My art and design background means art is an endless source of ideas, but nature, travel, flowers, fashion, even just the colours in your favourite painting can inspire the colour scheme for your whole house. Here are some ways to help choose a colour scheme.