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This is the time of year to look for gorgeous presents for your friends and family. As an interior designer, I love to find presents that nod to my love of interior design. Here is the first of my top ten gift ideas.
My top 20 design rules: Part 2
Mix and match, add cushions, use vintage and modern, spend on window dressings and more.
My top 20 design rules: Part 1
Measuring, mood boards, colour, wallpaper and lighting.
Our love of green and pink shows no sign of waning and looks fresh and modern here, mixed with wood and plenty of plants. Get the look with these kitchen accessories in pastel pink and pretty turquoise.
Ten quick DIY paint updates for a bank holiday weekend. A lick of paint is one DIY job that is inexpensive and quick enough to transform a room over a bank holiday weekend.
There are lots of clever ways of making your outside space function as a stylish, comfortable and functional room. Making outdoor living comfortable is all about thinking about the extra details, especially when it comes to soft furnishings like cushions, rugs and throws.
As soon as the sun comes out, I love to get outside. I treat my outside space as an extra room. Whether you have a large countryside garden or just a small urban courtyard, you can do the same.
Read my top tips to make your home feel summer-ready – from swapping curtains for blinds to let in the light to introducing floral fabrics to add life and joy to your space. Embracing natural materials, dressing your bed with soft linen bedding in summer shades and getting a BBQ to cook summer feasts outside, I love making changes to my house in the summer.
Warmer days and longer evenings often mean we want to spend more time enjoying our homes and making the most of our gardens. Getting your home summer ready is all about introducing light and colour to revamp your space.
If you are staying in and cooking a romantic meal this Valentine’s Day, there are a few simple things you can do to elevate the everyday and make your home ready for romance.