If you ever needed proof that a contemporary bathroom needn’t be bland and clinical looking this is it. By combining earthy grey tiles with minimal fittings and warm accents of wood, this bathroom is sleek, chic and ever so slightly masculine. Also a perfect example of veering away from white porcelain – in the right…
We all have a favourite shop that we like to visit at Christmas. Especially if it’s one that gives us inspiration as well as shopping opportunities for decorations and gifts. For me, one of my favourite destinations is The White Company. Their home products are always tasteful, their home…
With their children grown up and pursuing further education, the owners of this property wanted to turn their home into a sophisticated space the whole family could enjoy. Although generously sized, it was a typical period property with a warren of dark rooms that didn’t suit modern life. As avid…
Decorating the table is one of my favourite parts of Christmas. Second only to decorating the tree. It’s such a fabulous excuse to get creative and really go to town after all. And even if you are a die-hard minimalist there’s no excuse for ignoring this important part of,…
When the current owners first saw this detached Victorian house, it was on their dream street, but it needed completely remodelling. Built in around 1860, it had not been touched for over 40 years, but it was on a leafy side street in Hampstead and that clinched the deal….
The chances are we are going to make our own entertainment this Christmas. The drinks will definitely be on the house. So what better time to invest in a bar cart to make mixing those cocktails a very special occasion. I remember my parents had a cocktail cabinet with…
This light and airy kitchen in a central London pied-à-terre is a recent renovation project by Humphrey Munson Kitchens. The timeless design features their bespoke Nickleby kitchen with a central preparation table in a contrasting colour for interest. With french windows, a high ceiling and pale oak floorboards this…
The Scandinavians know a thing or two about creating interior spaces that get them through the winter months. And not just surviving the long dark days either. They know how to create interiors that are bright, uplifting, and naturally good for their personal wellbeing. Who wouldn’t mind waking up…
When I first saw this colourful and cosy little home in Turkey I was first of all struck by the clever use of wall space. In every room the walls have been utilised to provide storage and opportunities for decoration. But I was also drawn in by the colourful…
