I first met Tara in September 2018 when she invited me into her newly purchased home. Her intention was to refurbish the entire property into her soulful home. The cottage was originally converted from a barn and had been extended in several places, giving it a higgledy piggledy feel. I used to get lost inside […]
Creation
5 decorating tips you need to know before you start
5 decorating tips you need to know before you start Are you thinking about redecorating? If so, preparation is key. Here are 5 decorating tips you need to know before you start. Decorating tip number 1: Get inspired! I used to spend a fortune on magazines, but luckily Pinterest was born and there my […]
Choosing the right paint brand – how to decorate like a designer
How to choose the right brand of paint? I have a designer colour chart which sits steadfastly in my work bag like a bible. I am an addict. There are a few of us. The names of these colours become a secret language between me and my design addicted friends. But the addiction stops there. […]
How to create a designer home
I was having a little think last night whilst dropping off to sleep, and as my brain went fuzzy with fatigue I tried to remember this blog post title – ‘Start with the end in Mind’, as it is probably THE most important element of designing and warrants a little mention. Take any design on […]
Designing a garage conversion
Renovating a garage seems fairly straightforward, its a small space, surely not a lot can go wrong? In actual fact, creating a luxury holiday property for @stivescottage from such a small space is pretty tough. There were a few hiccups in the beginning, a small exterior wall went up in place of a window to house […]