Be bold with your style Statement chairs in a contemporary home This is advice that I give in my classes and that I always try to apply to my design work and what I mean is to know your own personal taste and be confident […]

Craig & Rose, one of the oldest established paint makers in the UK, has opened its first paint showrooms in London (161 Chiswick High Road) and Edinburgh (13 Deanhaugh Street). Craig & Rose’s renowned 1829 Vintage Colour Collection with its curated palette of 110 vintage […]

Feature walls are a great addition to a room as they give a touch of character that transforms the space. Feature walls made of tiles are perfect as a focal point and provide you with a place where your creativity can be let loose and […]

Lucy Shore, the creative designer at Swish, looks at how you can make the latest, bold Pantone® of the Year ‘Ultra Violet’ work across your window design: “Strong purples certainly give a room a feeling of uniqueness, and this year’s colour of the year, ‘Ultra […]

Sadly, our kitchens are the most-neglected rooms in our homes. This is due to the cost of renovating a kitchen. Take a step back and look at your kitchen. Does it need remodelling or updating? Updating your kitchen can be easy, if you know how. […]

When you’ve lived in the same space for so long, it can become difficult to envision anything else. You become numb to your home, and you settle with what you’ve done in the past. Painting the walls, planting flowers in the garden – it all […]

Small rooms are notoriously difficult to decorate. But larger ones present their own problems too, often appearing cold and unwelcoming. However, there are ways to combat this, so think carefully before picking up a paintbrush. The first thing to do is assess how you plan […]

Sometimes the biggest colour boost comes in small doses, as illustrated by the lively accessories and blue occasional table in this room. Why It Works – To create an easy, breezy look, the colours are kept subtle in this fresh white room. – Painted wicker […]

This kitchen has an industrial-country feel with muted heritage colours, traditional ticking fabric and hints of fresh colour from botanical prints. Paint  The Little Greene Paint Company  Table, bench and dresser John Lewis Armchair Graham and Green

In this all-white room, vibrant orange and pink accents create a fashionable living space. Why It Works – Bold complementary colours against white walls and furniture grab attention. – A wrapped canvas in a bold pink pattern makes for easy artwork in the simple room. […]