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
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
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
Should You Splurge for Dinesen Flooring or Go With Dinesen Flooring Alternatives?
Ever wanted something beautiful for the home but just couldn’t budget its price tag? Unless you are seriously wealthy, of course, you have. That’s usually the case with Dinesen flooring, a Danish family-run business, beloved by architects and interior designers for their outstanding quality and appearance. Dinesen flooring is beautiful but all that gorgeousness comes at Read Post
Clarkson on Interiors, part I
Shaun Clarkson, that is. Residential interior designer, bar and club designer, owner of the store, Pitfield London, and the hometels, Carrington Hose and Cliff Barns. He’s responsible for the look of some of the coolest eating and drinking establishments in London – Dukes Hotel, Oxo Tower, Del Aziz, The Albion and the Atlantic Bar and Read Post
Style crush: Abigail Ahern
Can I say I adore designer Abigail Ahern’s style? Me and a whole raft of other people. She’s the darling of the interiors world with her charming personality, fresh style, great store and cool books. You can find her website at www.abigailahern.com. I recently went to one of her style masterclass and came back even Read Post