Now synonymous with luxury fabrics, the family business of James Hare Ltd had a humble start in life. In 1865, James Hare set up a business in a …
A friend indeed: Interview with Serena Pitcher of Your Interiors Friend
Armed with a lifelong love of colour and style, Serena Pitcher used her skills to develop Your Interiors Friend, a design consultation service which …
Putting down roots: interview with Alice Gbelia of Ayok’a Deco
In the latest installment of our interview series, Sara Walker talks to Alice Gbelia from Ayok'a Deco. Alice Gbelia is originally from the Ivory …
Design that’s barely there: how to decorate with nude tones
Nude tones have always been big in the world of make up, offering a fresh, natural look - but have you thought of extending this neutral colour …
Living the #tidylife: interview with Antonia Ludden
Manchester-based Antonia Ludden is the founder of UK home and interior lifestyle blog #tidylife, and started blogging back in 2012, inspired by the …
Hello lino: an interview with artist and designer Debbie Chessell
In our latest Fresh Design Interview, Sara Walker talks to multi-media artist Debbie Chessell about why she loves lino - and not as a floor …
Five easy ideas to give your home a fresh feel for spring
Spring might not technically be here already, but it's certainly been feeling like it's in the air recently! If you're keen to see the sun shining …
Spruce goose: an interview with Jon Madeley of Scumble Goosie
Scumble Goosie is a furniture company with a difference. Founder Jon Madeley trained as an architect, but soon decided his real love was designing …
100 years of The Bauhaus: A profound influence on modern design
You may not have heard of The Bauhaus movement, but you'll have definitely seen its influence on furniture and interior design, as well as being …
