Simplicity is sometimes the key to a stunning room. Choose furniture that makes an impact, and accessories that stand out. That way you don’t need too many things. Each item in this striking room has been carefully chosen to make a statement. And then there’s the colour scheme. Black…
Proving that dreams really can come true, Giovanni and Janine have completely restored this ruined 14th century monastery to create a bright and colourful family home. From the new terrace the views sweep across vineyards, olive groves and lemon trees, across Naples to Vesuvius, and even as far as…
Now that furniture showrooms are opening again, do we think we’ll be visiting, or has online shopping taken over? Personally, I don’t think I’ll ever buy large pieces of furniture without seeing them in person. Or a sofa without first sitting on it. But maybe the future of showrooms…
Over the past few days it’s certainly felt as it we are living in the tropics. And far from making me thankful for the warmth, it’s just made me start dreaming of the days when we can start travelling again. I’m doing my best to keep the house cool,…
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This post is a shameless plug for our holiday cottage in Norfolk. And why not? It’s fair to say that a lot of people are looking forward to booking a summer or autumn break once the lockdown is lifted next month. And a lot of folk will be…
Whether you like a deliberate monochome colour scheme or not, you have to admit that this room has style. It manages to combine mid-century modern, a rustic brick wall, industrial style windows, and a Moroccan rug. All pulled together with a very restrained colour palette of course. And then…
I’ve always loved the look of a living wall. There’s no denying the impact they make with all of that green lushness cascading down vertically. A veritable jungle of living, breathing life-enhancing richness. But I’ve always thought that they are either best kept outdoors, or only for shops and…
The current trend for open-plan living is a trend that most of us aspire to these days. We want our kitchens to be at the heart of our family spaces, not shut away behind closed doors. We want to cook, eat, entertain, relax and often work together, in one…
Isn’t it amazing how well we adapt when we have to? Up until now, birthdays, anniversarys and special occasions were the perfect excuse to book a table at our favourite restaurant. Well, not at the moment. Summer celebrations lockdown style are more of a do-it-yourself affair with just our…
