Think about the most cheerful pattern you can imagine – what are you thinking of? Jaunty dots of different sizes? Bright, flowing florals? Or maybe checked fabrics mixing colours? Stripes are something that spring to *my* mind when I think of cheerful. While I love a good polka dot (and admire iconic Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama for her commitment to them) and won’t say no to flowery prints, especially on bedding, stripes are my first choice when it comes to…
Let the countdown to Christmas begin! Hands up, have you already sorted all your presents for your family and friends (or why not for yourself too)? If the answer is not…
Now that we've taken the time to carefully look at our homes and prioritise our wellbeing, it's time to take care of the planet, too. Be it though minimising waste or…
If you think an interior designer is someone who wafts about picking out paint colours and cooing over fabric swatches it’s time to think again. Colours and finishes are important but,…
I know. When things drag on or when there’s a hiccup along the way, keeping that renovation motivation going can be tough. When your project starts, you’re filled with excitement, ideas…
Looking back, the most difficult part of the renovation was at the beginning, deciding on what sort of space we wanted and trying to visualise it before any building started –…
The ground floor is almost done. The design looks big and open – totally different from the two-bedroom bungalow we started with. The cooker hood and wall tiles were the finishing…
Clocks will go back this Sunday which means we'll have fewer daylight hours. Are you dreading waking up when it's still dark outside? Well, me too! Seasonal affective disorder, also known…
