With any style, it is often the design elements that you don’t always consider first that can either really enhance and finish the look or mean that you don’t quite achieve it properly. The much loved Hamptons Style is no exception. While we may adapt it to suit our own homes and lifestyle, some elements.. Read more
I am a big fan of green and it has made my heart sing to see the trend growing stronger for green kitchens. In fact, I’m wondering whether green is the new navy blue. I swoon over most kitchens with colour, although my own one is white! But I can dream and I am pretty.. Read more
A window seat ticks the boxes for aesthetics, practicality and a great use of space. They provide additional seating where space is at a premium, they can provide good storage solutions and are the perfect place to curl up with a good book. Let me show you what to consider when you are designing a.. Read more
From its origins on the East Coast of America, the Hamptons Style has swept the globe and has become firmly entrenched in Australian design. As with any popular trend, the Australians, with our love of design, decorating and renovating, have put our own stamp on the look. It’s really interesting to see how trends evolve.. Read more
We have all seen the real estate photos where it is clear as day that the property has been professionally styled to sell. We have also seen living rooms that are nicely painted, which have some decent furniture but absolutely no soul. What you are aiming to achieve for your own home is one that.. Read more
You may have seen the recent hype about Hygge and wondered what on earth it was all about. I thought the same last year and decided I needed to become informed and bought myself The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking. I sat down and read the book in one sitting and I am.. Read more
I really enjoy all the different seasons as they each have so much to offer. Winter is a time to retreat and to appreciate our homes and all they have to offer. In the midst of the Covid pandemic, we have even more reason to stay inside and I was therefore excited to see the.. Read more
The arrival of a new baby is a much anticipated event, particularly if it is the first one! Planning and decorating a nursery therefore can be one of the happiest times for a family. You want the room to be right for the newborn but also a place of refuge for parents too. I think.. Read more
When I think of Coastal Boho Style, I think about people who are relaxed and interesting individuals with a story to tell. People who take care of themselves, exercise each morning, care about nutrition and their environment. They like pretty things, hence the gorgeous flowing dresses and tops that you see in Bohemian style fashion.. Read more
At home on the East Coast of America, the upmarket, but very understated Hamptons style has swept the globe. It seems that every second house that I work on is based on this classic style. Whether it is the delicate colour palette of soft blues, greens and greys or the relaxed styling, which still manages.. Read more
