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Dressed to Thrill (A case study)

While there is something luxurious in well-appointed interiors, the appeal of a relaxed, lived-in room can be quite a thrill for the soul! Such homes and spaces have the magic to make us feel at ease, and where furnishings are simply allowed to take the patina of cherished wear.

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Au Revoir Whitewash

Bon jour, Paris!

Welcome 2017! Having covered the equivalent of a marathon at the Maison & Objet Paris exhibition, I can deduce very clearly that this year's biggest design bias is an expression of individuality and a move to elegance.

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How to Find the Perfect Sofa

With many beautiful sofa choices available, how does one choose the 'perfect sofa'? Whilst many of its fundamental features can be cleverly obscured by seductive upholstery, captivating curves and billowy cushions, many fall in love at first sight, only to find out too late that all is not what it seems. Here I share with you my top tips to arm you with sofa-buying savoir-faire.

 

 

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How to Create Design Inspiration

What finishes would I use to design my bedroom? As a designer it is certainly challenging to commit to a design scheme as I see countless materials on a regular basis. But time is ticking and I promised my husband that I would come up with a bedroom design that he will love. 

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Interview with Ana McCreath - Forum Magazine, April 2015

An interview by the Alresford Forum for an article in their April 2015 edition, with kind permission of Mark Tubb of the Alresford Forum. 

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The Magic of Lighting

It is not uncommon for lighting to be one of the last things that is brought in to finish a room. But, done without thought, it can end up uneven and disappointing. We have all been there.

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How to include rugs in your design schemes

Flooring is an intrinsic part of interior design and must not be neglected. If not given attention floors can seem bland spaces and can make the scheme look incomplete. One way to bring in interest is by using rugs to add colour, texture and design. There are plenty of choices from plains with borders to oriental, antique rugs or even custom-weave to needlepoints.

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Get Creative this Spring

No more excuses not to drag ourselves up from the wake of winter and festivities – time to be ruthless and edit your rooms of ‘old’ and ‘last year’.

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