Surface pattern designer Olga Shevchenko of Olenka Design combines her Russian heritage with a love of bold pattern and colour to create her …
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Solid heritage: an interview with James Ryan from the Edward Barnsley Workshop
As designer and manager of the Edward Barnsley workshop, James Ryan must sometimes feel the weight of responsibility on his shoulders. He may have …
Quiet night in: top picks for contemporary tableware
The clocks have changed, the nights are drawing in. We've packed up the garden furniture and broken out the DVD player and the hot chocolate - we may …
King of design: an interview with Carole King of Dear Designer’s Blog
Interior designer Carole King is the face behind the hugely successful Dear Designer’s Blog, which is listed as one of the top ten interior design …
Thinking outside the box: bathroom storage options
Bathrooms are the one room in the house where we seem to be stuck with traditional storage options, such as mirrored bathroom cabinets. After all, we …
No place like home: an interview with Brooke Copp-Barton of Home Interior Design
Interior designer Brooke Copp-Barton believes in designs rooted in simplicity and practicality, and that the creative process should be driven by your …
Light my fire: stove heating options for cosy winter homes
Now the clock's have gone back and the temperature is cooling, it's time to start thinking about heating in the home. There's nothing quite like a …
DIY product review: Valspar Premium Blend V700 interior wood and metal paint
Looking for a quality wood and metal paint to use in your home or on furniture? Our avid DIY-er and reviewer, Sara Walker, has put the Premium Blend …
