I am a master at procrastination. Fact. It probably takes me about two years from the germination of an idea to actually putting it into practice. And painting walls is probably up there at the top of the list of ‘jobs I really need to do’ but can’t even…
Much as I believe in making do with what you already have, sometimes only new will do. And the latest arrivals at Graham and Green are so very tempting. Earthy tones, organic shapes and natural materials feature prominently. Alongside a mood of nature-inspired escapism and slow, joyful, beautiful living….
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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Jo McEwan has been designing wallpaper, fabrics and bedding collections for over 30 years. Just 10 years after graduating from the Glasgow School of Art she became the Design Director for the largest leading curtain manufacturer and retailer in the UK. And this wealth of experience has now…
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…
