Isn’t there something just so comforting about a traditionally styled bedroom? It’s cosy, yet elegant. Refined yet relaxed. And it’s exactly the kind of English style that has us all dreaming of country house hotels, or period townhouse getaways at this time of year. Oh, to escape to somewhere like that right now! Breakfast in…
Now that the clocks have gone back it really feels like Autumn is here. Wet weather and dark evenings mean that making the home cosy and welcoming is more important than ever. And now that we are spending more time at home, just making a few small updates around…
This bijou second-floor apartment is in a sought-after location in one of Hackney’s most characterful warehouse conversions. The building was formally a clothing factory, built a hundred years ago and set between the green spaces of London Fields and Victoria Park. It’s also just moments from vibrant Broadway Market….
Let’s face it, winter can sometimes be depressing. And that’s before you add a pandemic into the mix. The lack of daylight and garden time can take it’s toll on our moods and wellbeing. So why not create a little corner of cheeriness to retreat to when it all…
It was only a matter of time before the trend for all things dark moved into the bathroom. A dark bathroom will bring a sense of drama and a stylish modern look into a home. It can also transform a bathroom (depending on the choice of finishes) into something…
This family home in Puglia, Italy, was once a fortified farmhouse built to withstand Saracen invaders. It has been totally transformed by Alexander Waterworth and is now a magnificent villa that still maintains its authentic farmhouse heritage. There is a rustic purity about the transformation, with features that include…
Autumn is the season for getting more cosy. It’s time to light the fire, turn on the lamps, and wriggle the toes in a comfy rug. This black and white sitting room is pushing all the right buttons for me. It’s traditional in style but the colour scheme prevents…
The current trend for large open-plan kitchens incoporating cooking, eating and living spaces, can sometimes throw up a few design dilemmas. In older houses they are often created by knocking two or more rooms into one, or by extending the existing floor plan out into the garden. This certainly…
It does seem that the best home/workplace spaces started life as something else entirely. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom detached property has all the charm you would expect from an ex-Mission hall dating back to the turn of the last century. It’s been aptly named too. Utopia house is now a…
Whether your schooldays were the best days of your life or not, there’s a lot to be said for a nostalgic look back. This dining room has a lot of elements that remind me of a vintage schoolhouse. From the dark green paint on the walls, to the industrial…