renovation

sitting pretty | choosing the perfect sofa

sitting pretty | choosing the perfect sofa

design edit issue 14

I can emphatically say that all sofas are NOT created equal!  Your sofa will probably be one of the biggest investments in your home, and also the most used and most permanent piece of furniture you buy for your home.  So it's important to get it right - no pressure!

window dressing

window dressing

design edit issue 10

A room with the right window treatment looks complete.  It's a key layer creating texture and mood in a room, a key contributor to the overall look and feel you're trying to create in the space - providing loads of practical benefits too.

6 key interiors trends for 2017

6 key interiors trends for 2017

To kick off the new year, I thought I'd offer you my take on what are likely to be some top interiors trends this year.  So from every shade of green, to maximalist mixed prints to artisan craftmanship, here are my 6 interiors trends for 2017 . . .

the green scene

the green scene

design edit issue 7

With our love of nature and the great outdoors it's really no wonder that the hue of green is starting to trend in a big way in our interiors.  And Pantone (the US colour gurus) have declared that foliage-based Kale Green (yes, it's not just a food trend!) will be one of the colours of the year for 2017.