Authentic Zellige tiles are handmade from clay and then glazed at a high temperature to create the beautiful, delicate sheen which makes them so appealing. The appeal of them is that they are not quite perfect, which most things that are genuinely handcrafted are not. With their origins in North Africa, Zellige tiles are seen.. Read more
I love to see two houses with the same exterior, but with different colour schemes inside. In Kyal and Kara’s Bay build project, they showcase their talents for design and styling with two quite different looks. One has fresher and lighter beige tones, while the other employs a moodier greige palette. See below to see.. Read more
Dulux Lexicon is a much talked about white and is one that I specify a lot for both interiors and exteriors. It is often the perfect choice, however, as with all whites it is not necessarily right for every project. This is a white that can be quite alienating and often people love it or.. Read more
Do you find yourself going through the maze of Pinterest and becoming overwhelmed with the beautiful rooms displayed? Most people do, so I have been through and looked at some of my favourite rooms that I have found in May and listed them below. I also tell you why they work and what I love.. Read more
The Arts and Crafts movement was born in the mid nineteenth century in England as a backlash to the mass production of items from the industrial revolution of that time. These were perceived as being sub standard and this movement sought to refocus on handmade furniture and items of beauty made in a traditional style. .. Read more
Colorbond Wallaby is often overlooked as a colour choice for roofing, garages and fencing, but it is actually one of the nicest and easiest to use of the Colorbond range. I am going to show you how to use Colorbond Wallaby for your next new build or renovation. What is the underlying colour of Colorbond.. Read more
If you are not making good use of outside space then you are missing out on an entire extra room for your house. An outdoor area doesn’t just have to be where you store the BBQ and perhaps just a couple of chairs, or even worse, tools and equipment for the garden. This can be.. Read more
Trawling through the internet, as I do most days, I have found some beautiful spaces. I am sharing these with you as my favourite rooms in April and telling you why I think they work so well. My favourite dining space I do love metal interior doors, and what is better than this? Well, adding.. Read more
Whether you’re embarking on a ground-up build or giving your current home a facelift, reimagining our living spaces with innovative design concepts presents an ideal chance to craft environments that are not just visually stunning but also eco-friendly. Sarah Jobse, a visionary behind the design powerhouse Oak & Orange and a trusted partner of Andersens,.. Read more
People tend to either love or hate a dark colour palette. Those of us who do like them though are often too afraid to use them and the alternative of a light white or neutral scheme just seems an easier option. Certainly, this can be true but often it isn’t the case of selecting either a.. Read more
