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Layering in interior design is much like layering in fashion. It’s the art of adding depth, character, and richness to a space through thoughtful combinations of texture, tone, scale, and material. It’s what makes a room feel collected rather than decorated – and it’s one of the secrets behind those effortlessly styled interiors you fall in love with in magazines or on Pinterest or Instagram.
Few design decisions cause as much hand-wringing as selecting the right paint colour. What begins as a simple task – picking a shade of white, grey, or blue – often turns into a marathon of paint swatches, test patches, and late-night debates. And still, many of us end up with a room that feels slightly off.
Welcome back to my guide for buying antiques. In Part One, we looked at how to do your research and the different ways to shop – from fairs to auctions to independent shops. In this instalment, we’ll cover two things every budding treasure hunter needs to know: the art of negotiation and the very best places in Bath (and beyond) to go antiquing.
The antiques world in the UK is nothing short of extraordinary. From centuries-old furniture to quirky collectibles with fascinating backstories, there’s always the chance to stumble across a true gem — if you know where to look, what to look for, and how to buy with confidence.
The August Bank Holiday marks the end of summer – a moment to slow down, reset, and get your home ready for the months ahead. While it’s not quite the time for autumn nesting, a little end-of-season refresh can make your home feel lighter, calmer, and more welcoming. I like to use this long weekend to tackle a few quick wins: jobs that take just five to fifteen minutes, but make a noticeable difference. Here are some simple ideas to get you started.
Painted ceilings, often referred to as the “fifth wall,” are a wonderful blank canvas and painting them can transform a room by adding visual interest and creating the illusion of more space.
Has your spare room become a clutter catch-all? Or is it empty and neglected; the last room in the house to get any attention? Well, summer is the perfect time to turn that spare room into a beautiful, useful space.
Coastal – or nautical – interior design has been a favourite among designers and homeowners for years. It’s a trend that never really loses appeal, or goes out of fashion, it simply evolves with time.
For many of us, the problem of poor sleep is quite simple – our bedrooms are not the sanctuary of peace and quiet they should be! Read my top tips for creating a healthy, sleep-inducing bedroom without sacrificing style.
A quick guide to the essentials you need for your utility room.
If you enjoy the nostalgia of old scientific posters, weathered books and dusty chalkboards here are a few ways to add some vintage school style to your home.
The hallway is an oft-neglected space, an undecorated haven for piles of shoes and jackets. It can feel like a difficult part of the house to make stylish because it’s not quite a room (so you can’t fill it with furniture) and it can be an awkward shape.
Buying a sofa is a big investment. There are so many things to consider; aesthetics, material choice, frame, cushion filling – that it can be quite an overwhelming experience.
If, like me, you like to use your garden as an extra room in the summer, here are 10 high street finds that will make your space more sociable.
Orange is having a bit of a moment in interiors. It’s a wonderfully joyful colour which can brighten up any space. There are many shades of orange from dusty earthy shades to bright neon. It’s a warm, uplifting, optimistic colour so don’t be afraid of it! Here are a few ways to introduce orange into your home.
