I found this infographic on the top 10 most expensive homes in the world interesting for the random trivia it includes. I enjoyed reading it so much I looked up some of the houses for more random trivia. Although Versailles in Florida when it is finished will be the largest family house in the United Read Post
Another Day, Another Development
New developments sprout up in our area on a regular basis. I know there is a lot of old housing stock which is getting bought up and refurbished. There are also refurbishments of refurbishments. On our former street in St. John’s Wood, a house that had been completely redone by a developer was then refurbished Read Post
A Subtle-Luxe London Flat
Just in case you think I have a general disdain for property developers, I should clarify that you can get some really good developments. What separates the good from the bad just comes down to the care given to the details and finish. I visited a new development on Saturday that I thought was really Read Post
Moody Decadent Bedrooms at Decorex 2014
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
A Facelift for a Mock Tudor House
We bought Casa del Dumpo with two alternative planning permissions in place. One option allows for the refurbishment of the current house which would result in a modernised Mock Tudor house. The second option allows for a total rebuild but along traditional lines. With its brick facade and a pillared entrance, in my opinion, the faux Greek/generic Read Post
Style in the Workplace: Muuto’s Copenhagen Office
Did you ever think an office environment can be uber-stylish? I definitely didn’t but that was before I visited Muuto’s headquarters in Copenhagen. Granted Muuto is in the business of being stylish, but I was blown away by how everything not only looks good but is very functional, too. The Muuto office combines the best 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
Five Favourite Finds at Grand Designs Live
Did you have a chance to visit Grand Designs Live in London last week? I’d be curious to know what you thought of it. I was a little underwhelmed – there was a lot of repetition of the same types of stuff and the same stalls from last year. For example, there were at least Read Post
The Noa Garden House
The Grand Designs Live event at the Excel Centre this week has no shortage of structures that you could place in the garden for extra living space. By far the most stylish garden house though has got to be the Noa Garden House sold through Katus Architecture. The Noa Garden House is designed by Jaanus Read Post
The RH Style: Salvaged Estate Meets Industrial
I was surprised to learn that one of my favourite home stores in the U.S., Restoration Hardware, has now rebranded themselves as RH with the words Restoration Hardware written in tiny letters underneath. The RH stores are now referred to as design galleries as well (pretentious moi?). Their items were always expensive but now Read Post
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