Few of us will be jetting off to sunnier climes this year, so why not just inject a little bit of the Mediterranean into the garden instead? Blue painted furniture, teracotta urns, olive trees, and colourful pottery will cheer up alfresco meals no matter what the weather throws at us. It’s also a perfect look…
This post was first published on 13th August 2018. Updated and republished on 9th June 2021.
Have you noticed the trend? Two-tone walls with a crisp dividing line. Not to be mistaken for the two-tone walls divided by a dado rail. Nothing wrong with those of course, (in a period…
Minimalists should look away now, but the Sundance Villa collection by Mindthegap is giving me all of the summer vibes.
Evocative and individual, Sundance Villa is inspired by all aspects of the sunny Mediterranean. The collection covers three broad themes. From the moorish tiles seen in both interiors and exteriors,…
Some of the most interesting decorating schemes are the ones that combine a mixture of two opposites. And that couldn’t be more true than the current rustic-luxe trend. Chunky beams, low ceilings and dark wood floors, can look sensational juxtaposed with plush velvet, silky rugs and elegant potted orchids….
Built in 1800 for the then Governess of the Trelowarren Estate, Wildwood Holt is situated at the end of a long, winding lane in a deep valley near the Helford River. When the current owners first bought the house over 30 years ago it had none of the modern…
This post was originally published on 13th December 2019. Updated and republished on 19th May 2021.
It’s a well know fact nowadays that houseplants bring pleasure and satisfaction to our home as well as promoting benefits of well-being and relaxation. And styling with plants has become a bit of a…
If you’re not using mirrors decoratively around the home you are missing a trick. Yes, mirrors are handy for making sure you look presentable before leaving the house, but they have so many more uses. They can create drama, scale, detail and interest to any room scheme. And if…
If there’s one room in the house that suits some industrial style, it has to be the kitchen. It’s half-way there anyway with it’s practical wipe-clean surfaces and utilitarian appliances. So it’s not hard to take it further down the industrial road with some well chosen surfaces, factory style…