First published 11th June 2015. Revised and updated 23rd June 2022. Everyone should have a space to sit outside in the summer. Even if it’s only a tiny balcony or a small back yard, there’s no excuse for not making it a lovely sanctuary to enjoy a coffee in the morning, or a cheeky G…
This is definitely a kitchen to linger in after dinner. In fact it doesn’t look much like a kitchen at all! So sophisticated is the art-deco inspired wallpaper choice and darkly painted cupboards, it wouldn’t look out of place at the end of an open-plan layout. But there is…
If you saw my office wall you would be right in thinking I’m obsessed with green. It’s covered in wallpaper samples, fabric samples and paint swatches – you’ve guessed it – predominantly featuring green. But it’s green tiles that really stop me in my tracks these days. Pastel hues…
Another little gem from Unique Homestays. Exactly what I’d be looking for if escapism was my dream. Which it is by the way. I can’t think of anything nicer than this cosy little Crafters’ Hut overlooking Mousehole in Cornwall and that stunning coastline. Once serving as a carpenter’s workshop,…
I guess we’re all feeling the pinch right now. But just because the cost of living is soaring it doesn’t mean we have to completely stop giving our homes a little love. Yes, the planned extension might have to be put on hold, there’s no money in the kitty…
The joy of a painted wooden kitchen is that it can be totally transformed with a new coat of colour. Which is something I’m aiming to do in the new house when we eventually get started. And that’s exactly what deVOL did to the Real Shaker Kitchen display in…
A bedroom is a good place for a hint of nostalgia. Our bedrooms should be a sanctuary where we can escape from the world. So to surround ourselves with things that are not only comfortable but familiar too is always a good thing. You don’t have to fill the…
If you follow interior design accounts on Instagram you won’t have failed to notice @shnordic. With 312,000 followers it would be hard to miss. And so would this beautiful Scandinavian inspired kitchen!
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Susanna Hawkins is the designer and proud owner of this kitchen. She is originally from Scandinavia…
This renovation project by XUL Architecture sees a Grade II listed Arts & Crafts house successfully reimagined. By balancing the traditional and contemporary, and relocating the kitchen, they have brought an abundance of natural light into the heart of the home. The result is a warm and bright kitchen/dining…