The entrance to the Decorex 2014 show is always special and this year was no different. Unlike last year when only one designer, Kit Kemp, inspired with her vision of The Silk Route, this year a handful of leading designers were tasked with the project of the entrance. Different designers created vignettes based on each Read Post
Mid-Century Modern Style on a Budget
My favourite design-inspiration room set at Grand Designs last week was created by Maxine Brady, an interior stylist from Brighton. Entitled “Inspiration for First Time Buyers”, she has perfectly created a style-conscious, budget-friendly look in a limited space. The finished look relies heavily on the current trend fashion for mid-century modern furniture and Scandinavian style. Read Post
A Deluxe Apartment in the Sky
I was asked about my favourite night’s sleep while travelling. Recently, my hands-down favourite place to bunk down was the guest bedroom in my friend’s flat in Abu Dhabi. The flat is part of the St. Regis Abu Dhabi located on the Corniche which has both a hotel and residential apartments. Most, if not Read Post
My C.P. Hart Dream Bathroom in 3D
Remember the dream bathroom that I created a mood board for as part of a C.P. Hart bathroom challenge? My dream bathroom would evoke the colours of a New England summer – muted blues and greys of sun and sea, the translucet whites and greens of sea glass, and the weathered brown and yellows of Read Post
The Silk Route
Have you ever had too much of a good thing? I felt exhausted after London Design Week. Now, that I have some distance from it, I’d like to revisit some of the shows I visited with renewed enthusiasm. Interior designer, Kit Kemp, was asked to design the entrance to the Decorex design fair based on Read Post
10 Ideas To Steal from Dutch Design Show, Woonbeurs
You’d think I’d have had enough of design shows after London Design Festival wouldn’t you? Nope, I’m still going strong. Anyway, I was in Amsterdam over the weekend for a blogging event and lucky enough to get to Woonbeurs, a Dutch home decor show. The displays were simply fabulous. I was blown away by the Scandi-chic Read Post
My Decorex Day
When I heard Decorex had moved this year to a new venue that involved a tent pitched in Hyde Park near Bayswater, I was a little unsure what to expect. I needn’t have worried. Posh people know how to do tents. The Decorex show was beautiful. All the exhibitors had gone to great lengths to adorn Read Post
Lavender House in Hampstead
Lavender House in Hampstead is an architectural and design delight. It was designed by the renowned architectural firm of Paxton-Locher which had originally bought the site for a client. When the client decided to relocate overseas, Richard Paxton and his business partner/fellow architect/wife, Heidi Locher decided to take on the project. Unfortunately, Richard passed away Read Post
Designer Spotlight: Paula Gowar
I met Paula Gowar, the founder of Balance Design, on the Living etc House Tour when she was present for the open house of her own home. Tall, slim and gorgeous, the former model-turned-designer has a beautiful home (and family). Clearly she has a lot going for her, but she has worked hard for her Read Post
Grandly Designed Rooms
Did you get to Grand Designs London this year? As ever, it was a massive event. The Grand Interior Room Sets, are one of the highlights of the show. The room sets were put together by interior designers Jo Bailey, Kate Monckton and Lizzie Chambers, who were asked to reflect three principles: mood, personality and Read Post
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