Writing earlier this week about my old conservatory and modern garden rooms and orangeries, made me yearn to start adding to my pitiful collection of house plants. I have such a poor record at keeping them alive in my current house as it is just a tad on the dark side. With no window ledges...Read More

I love a kitchen that doesn’t shout ‘I’m new!’ Installing an ultra modern kitchen into a period house can, and often does work with stunning results. But I’m more old-school. I think a kitchen should look as if it is original to the house. As if it’s always been there. And one that doesn’t look...Read More

It’s a rhetorical question. Of course you can use wallpaper anywhere you damn well choose. And it’s just as well. There are too many gorgeous designs of wallpaper out there to restrict its use in any way. And even if I had enough walls in the house (which I don’t) and enough adventurous clients willing...Read More

Pantone have announced their Colour of the Year for 2019 and there has been an audible sigh of relief all round. At last, they have chosen a colour – Living Coral – that we can all imagine using in our homes. It’s bright, it’s cheery. It’s uplifting! We might not want to rush out and...Read More

Ranging from ethereal neutrals and slipper pinks to rich blues and greens, the 2019 colour palette illustrates the endless versatility of this neutral shade. Emphasizing the calming role grey plays in society, this collection of colours captures the sought-after feeling of calm and serenity in any home setting.Read More