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Summer 2015 trend: Stripes

As every fashionista knows, stripes are on trend for Spring/Summer 2015. However, as far as interiors are concerned, stripes never seem to be out of fashion. Why, because their versatility means they’re great for creating optical illusions, a contemporary vibe or bringing serene elegance to interiors. Shapeshifters Interior designers have a multitude of tricks […]

Fancy bathing in the garden?

We always look longingly at outdoor showers wishing that our climate was more amenable to using them. Most of us in the UK have only experienced them abroad or when visiting an outdoor lido and going through the shower on the way in and out of the pool. Aptly as it’s garden show […]

Bathrooms: 6 ways with concrete

Concrete is not everybody’s cup of tea, but as we’ve seen over the years this hard-wearing material has crept into the gardens and homes of forward-thinking design enthusiasts. And whilst some people would rather see the back of it, others are enjoying the benefits of concrete in their bathrooms. Yes, it helps if you’re […]

Creating a Victorian style bathroom

We have the Victorians to thank for introducing the bathroom into our homes. Prior to that, outside toilets and tin baths in front of open fires were as good as it got. Brrrr. Today we regard our bathing boudoirs as far more than the purely functional bathroom the Victorians created. And whilst we’re keen […]

Garden ideas to steal from Chelsea Flower Show 2015

Every year Chelsea Flower Show fever hits the UK and now with much TV coverage it is accessible to everyone. Were you inspired to get out in your garden after visiting or watching the show? Do you want to try a complete make-over or just inject some new plants into your borders? Here’s some […]

Bathrooms: integrating period features

If you’re fortunate enough to live in a house with gorgeous period features, we’re pretty sure you’re reluctant to get rid of them even if they do make updating a room challenging. Take floor-to-ceiling windows for instance. Whilst they look amazing and flood the room with light, smaller rooms such as the bathroom have […]

Time to enjoy everything about the garden

We know the weather is changeable but with the Chelsea Flower Show and the Chelsea Fringe now in full swing, it’s time to think about the garden. We love the warm weather, being able to potter in the garden and enjoy eating al fresco. Of course the experience is even better with a refreshing, cool […]

Grayson Perry’s ‘A House for Essex’

Artist Grayson Perry’s A House for Essex recently opened its doors to our scrutiny. The collaborative project by Grayson Perry and Charles Holland of architecture studio FAT was commissioned as part of Alain de Botton’s Living Architecture series of holiday homes. The “pleasurable, decorative and hilarious” creation, as described by the artist in a recent Channel 4 documentary, […]

Big Brother’s explosive new interior

Tick, tock. The tension is already mounting in the Big Brother house as the 16th series gets underway. Say hello to a new batch of fame-hungry wannabes, a new look interior and a new theme: Timebomb. It’s early days so we’ve yet to see how the new theme will impact on the housemates, but […]

Water saving tap with added benefits

We’re all interested in saving water and energy and some of us actually practice what we preach. From turning the tap off during teeth brushing to only boiling the required amount of water for a cuppa, we’re well on the way to becoming more water and energy conscious. But are we in the habit […]

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