6 ways to make a beach home cozy
6 of the most effective ways to make a beach home cozy Over the last 12 months Tara Leaver and I have been designing the renovation of her clifftop beach home and have been giving away the designs of each room. This is the last post in the Soulful Home series until the Before and […]
6 of the best office design ideas to inspire organic workflow
Most of us produce our best work when it flows through our fingers naturally. Whether that be whittling wood, laying bricks or writing a novel. When we get into the flow at work we become in tune with our process.
How to make a cozy bedroom in 6 easy steps
Tara Leaver, artist and owner of the barn conversion that we are currently renovating, asked me how to make a cozy bedroom. Having worked together to produce her ideal design, I would like to share the 6 easy steps that we took to achieve it, as well as the designs themselves. (Before and After photos […]
10 ways to maximise an open plan kitchen diner
Case Study: Artist Tara Leaver, Project: An open plan kitchen diner In the first post of the Soulful Home Series, I asked Tara What makes a soulful home? …… “A soulful home to me is a sanctuary that reflects and supports who I am at the deepest level, how I live day to day, and how […]
How to choose your new green kitchen cabinets
Is Green the new Navy? – How to choose your new green kitchen cabinets
Green kitchens have been in our peripheral vision for a while now and whilst Navy has become such a classic colour I wondered if the perfect shade of green might pip it to the popularity post before 2019 is out? What do you think?
How to make a navy kitchen work
Whether you have a country or a contemporary space, this on-trend style can work really well, but navy is a bold colour choice and one that needs some careful consideration. How to make a navy kitchen work? Firstly it is important to assess what materials you are keeping in your current kitchen. Are you just […]
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 […]
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 […]