I think we’re all feeling it. Almost a year now of staring at the same four walls is driving some of us stir crazy. That initial burst of enthusiasm we had last year for doing up the house, and tackling outstanding jobs is long gone. Maybe we got stuff…
This beautiful Georgian terrace house (set in the Lansdowne Garden conservation area in the heart of Stockwell), has been recently refurbished by Havwoods. It now exudes a dark eye-catching character, but it’s the contrasts within that really caught my eye. To me, there’s something deeply satisfying when dark contrasts…
This is a really good example of a small eat-in kitchen that is sleek, minimalistic, and still has an inviting feel. Who wouldn’t want to eat breakfast, lunch or even supper at this table? Dove grey cupboards with the most subtle detailing, marble splashback and floortiles, and white paint…
This post was originally published on 18th September 2017. Updated and republished on 10th March 2021.
We may be moving into Spring but the trend for dark and dramatic interiors is as strong as ever. It does takes a certain amount of courage to really buy into this look, and…
This unique stone cottage overlooking Kenmare Bay and the Caha mountains in Ireland, is a warm and welcoming retreat. Outside, there may be otherworldly scenery, crashing seas and spellbinding skies, but inside all is calm and serene. In other words, the perfect contrast to days spent hiking, wild swimming…
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There’s a look that can only be described as ‘English Eccentric’. It’s an amalgam of traditional elements, more modern additions and the downright quirky. It’s hard to put together well. In fact it’s a look that really only evolves over several generations of adding and subtracting. But it you…
Yes, it’s just around the corner. Spring. We’ve had a whiff of it this week, and never before have we needed the lift a change of seasons can bring quite so badly. We all need something to look forward to, and getting the home ready for Spring will be…
Well, it’s been a year it doesn’t surprise me. I’m talking a year of lockdowns, and how you’ve all probably painted or repainted every room in the house. Fair enough. But if you haven’t, yet, you might be interested to hear about a new paint collection from Dulux. Not…
What do you want from a holiday cottage when you book a break away? Do you want to find every level of comfort within a minimal interior, with nothing to tax your overworked brain? Or do you hope to find character, inspiration, and innovative recycling ideas every which way…
