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Renovating, designing and inspiring. Collection of my own images and designer images.

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION • Of course, as we dive

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION •

Of course, as we dive into renovation planning, I’ve been soaking up all of the design inspo I can get my hands on – pinning all the things (you can see all of my house inspo here) and saving every second image I scroll through on Instagram. I actually had an idea for this month’s Instagram Saves post weeks ago, but when I sat down to write this post, I realized my “saves” folder was showing me something else – in scrolling through my recent saves, it’s clear that I may be slightly obsessed with arches. Arched shelves, arched doorways, even arched alcoves over a stove or vanity – if there’s an arch in it, I’m pretty sure I’ve saved it. I think I’m most drawn to the way an arch can be both traditional and modern all the same time. That perfect balance, and the character it brings to a space because of it, is a perfect example of everything I want this house of ours to be – traditional, modern and filled to the brim with charm & character.

Copy: @makingitinthemountains
Image: @alihenrie

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION • Designer Lauren M

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION •

Designer Lauren McGrath knows how to make the most of a small space. Her own studio apartment, featured in @dominomag several years ago, was the inspiration for countless young women’s first apartments (including this editor’s!). Since then, McGrath has continued to find success as a designer alongside her mother, Suzanne McGrath. The two head the aptly named New York–based firm @mcgrath2 , creating richly layered spaces that blend classic elements with unexpected pattern and furnishing combinations. Since it’s no surprise that mixing patterns, colors, and styles in a small space can be a challenge, AD decided to look to someone who’s mastered the art of the studio.

Image: @lucasallenphoto
Copy: @archdigest
Designer: @mcgrath2

• DINING ROOM INSPIRATION • "Bookcases packed

• DINING ROOM INSPIRATION •

"Bookcases packed with your favorite cookbooks or specialty plates are the perfect way to subtly display (or hide) your dining room's personality,” says Johnson. The dining room is one of the most overlooked spots in terms of mixing decor and personal items—but ensuring your space has a distinct personality that suits your lifestyle is key to adopting the cozy Scandinavian-inspired principles.

Image: @louisehjorthdesign
Copy: @thespruceofficial

• BEDROOM INSPIRATION • I scheduled a Colour

• BEDROOM INSPIRATION •

I scheduled a Colour Consultancy with Farrow & Ball, because that’s where you start when you want to really nail the process of picking a color and painting a room. Before the consult, I had a vision starting to form and was pretty confident in what color I wanted to go with. I had a zoom call with Patrick from Farrow & Ball, and he looked at the room, the accessories, and he genuinely took time to understand my style. I told him my plans, even down to details about how natural light filled the room, and he gave me a few different color options (none of which were the ones I planned, which made me hesitant at first). But sometimes, even for me, I think it’s best to listen to the pros and I am SO glad I did. He chose one of the oldest @farrowandball colors: Light Blue.

Image and copy: @thepageedit

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION • @haminteriors is know

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION •

@haminteriors is known for its timeless yet fresh approach to design. Launched in 2011 by Nick, Pamela and Tom Cox, this family-run studio is dedicated to creating meticulously well-considered, comfortable and high-quality interiors to complement busy family lives. Here, we take a tour around Tom’s own London home.

Kitchen design is an integral part of our business, and something I’m really passionate about. For my own home, I designed the kitchen and our in-house team installed it. The antique drapers table works as an island. Originally, it quite wasn’t tall enough (I’m 6ft 5in, so needed some extra height) so I had some antique castors added to raise it up, which was also great from a practical point of view. I wanted to add a bit more edge and practicality to the piece without using marble, so I had a custom piece of unlacquered brass sheet made, which we inlayed into the top. I found the lights above the island at an antiques fair.

The tiles are a very simple matte glazed finish – similar ones are available from @firedearthuk . I love @liebherrhomeuk fridges for their utilitarian, simple design, and Lacanche cookers – they have some great colours and I love the metal finishes. Waterworks are good for kitchen taps – I like the RW Atlas range. For china, I love @mirandaberrowceramics mugs and Laguiole cutlery.

Image and copy: @sheerluxe

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION • A great way to save

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION •

A great way to save without totally compromising your vision is to use natural stone tiles instead of larger seamless slabs. Given their natural resistance to water, natural stone tiles like marble or granite are an excellent flooring choice for a saturation-prone space like a bathroom. This bathroom designed by @heidicaillierdesign features black and white stone tiles on the floors and alternating gray marble subway tiles on the shower.

Image and copy: @housebeautiful @housebeautifuluk

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION • The question everyone

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION •

The question everyone wants to know...the paint color! We had the entire room (besides the ceiling) painted Rockport Gray by @benjaminmoore . It's the perfect mix of brown/gray. We did this in a satin finish. The ceiling is Simply White by Benjamin Moore.

Image and copy: @bysophialee

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION • @michaelsmithinc is

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION • By using more traditi

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION •

By using more traditional cabinetry, hardware and sink, we were considerate to the age of the property. The island was the natural position for the sink since the client wanted an AGA on the back wall but keeping this to one side of the island meant I was able to elevate the half of the island closest to the door, which allowed a substantial island without it feeling too heavy in the room. I left wall cabinets out of the design, ensuring we built in plenty of storage into the tall cabinets and made use of an existing walk-in larder – this helped keep the room light and open. The inclusion of a stone shelf allowed more brass detailing and was important to the client so the kitchen felt more decorative. The client chose to carry the kitchen colours through into the dining nook, helping to make the spaces feel connected.

Image and copy: @thekitchenthink
Designer: @sally.hinks @harveyjoneskitchens

• BEDROOM INSPIRATION • Nooks and books could

• BEDROOM INSPIRATION •

Nooks and books couldn’t be more sweet than they are with the window flooding in light into the space! Its okay to place a metal framed bed in front of a window. There are no rules! And the simple curtains on the black metal rod tie it all together with a bow!

Image: @john_de_bastiani_interiors
Copy: @farmhouseliving.ig

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION • Look up in most hous

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION •

Look up in most houses in this country, and you’re met by an unbroken expanse of whiteness, and plaster meeting plaster at an unembellished right angle. There are benefits to the simplicity; Edward Bulmer identifies white or off-white as the ideal for ceilings, because “it reflects sunlight.” But there are also advantages to something more decorative – and, once upon a time, most ceilings in this country would have adhered to that description, being adorned with colour as well as, depending on the period, cast-plaster ornaments, borders, speciality papers, or murals. Recently, there’s been a marked return to the practice. “Considering the ceiling as the fifth wall is another opportunity to play with colour and texture in an unexpected way,” says Louise Wicksteed, Design Director of Sims Hilditch, while Juliette Byrne points out that “it can add architectural detail where there is none.” And, says Lucy Hammond Giles of Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler, by engaging decorative tricks, “you can make a lofty room feel cosier, or, conversely, give a sense of spaciousness to somewhere quite low-ceilinged.” So how best to harness this value-adding upper garnish in our own homes?

A textured wallpaper ('Fresco Putty' by @gpjbaker ) serves as the ceiling in the cloakroom of a Chelsea townhouse designed by Sims Hilditch.

Image: @simshilditch
Copy: @houseandgardenuk

• DINING ROOM INSPIRATION • Interior designer

• DINING ROOM INSPIRATION •

Interior designer @heidicaillierdesign never fails to impress me with her design work. The homes she designs are warm, timeless, and packed with unique (vintage) design features.

This time, she has designed a wonderful guesthouse on Fox Island filled with pink tones, but also with moody black spaces. Heidi had already worked with the owners of this guesthouse on their family home but for this home she opted for a bolder design.

The wooden dining table is a design by @shoppeamberinteriors Interiors which is surrounded by pink velvet dining chairs for a warm touch.

What most stands out in this room is of course the lovely wallpaper. It is called “Cellules Fruitées” from Belfry Historic. The design dates back to 1802 and is a drawing by Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann.

Image and copy: @thenordroom

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION • The trend for using b

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION •

The trend for using bold shades has been trembling for years but now we're expecting to see a real focus on green. Green kitchens are expected to grow even more in popularity in 2023, perhaps as it’s a colour we associate primarily with nature. This grounding shade has an incredible way of reconnecting us with our surroundings, creating moments of calm and positivity. It also seems that people are becoming more comfortable with bold colours.

Image: @studiogiancarlovalle
Copy: @portaire_

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION • "It’s a beast,” s

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION •

"It’s a beast,” says interior designer @brigetteromanek of the grand 1925 Mediterranean-style mansion she shares with her film-director husband, Mark, and their two pre-teen daughters. “It’s not really a practical family house. Not in the traditional sense of how homes are designed today — it’s very different, and a bit ramshackle. It’s quirky but that’s what I love about it. It’s got so much heart and soul.”

The entire property had to be rewired, the walls redone and the floors repurposed. Terracotta flooring in the entry was replaced by grey-and-white marble tiles sourced from a French chateau.

Image and copy: @vogueaustralia

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION • Kathryn M. Ireland wo

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION •

Kathryn M. Ireland works closely with the client. She takes on a select number of projects as she runs the projects herself. She understands how old homes can be converted to modern day living with an emphasis on indoor/outdoor living.

Image and copy: @kathrynmireland
@houseandgardenuk

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION • While most people are

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION •

While most people are attracted to the “all-white” look. There are interior design rebels that aren’t afraid of an all-black room. The concept of using black paint can be scary. The dark tone can make a room appear smaller and it absorbs all light, which means a warmer home. However, there are actually more benefits to a black wall. And when it’s done right, it never goes unnoticed. Here are 9 black rooms that will get you inspired.

The photo above is a galley kitchen by @arentpykestudio . It features a large floor-to-ceiling round steel window. The dark cabinetry complements the steel windows and adds the right amount of drama without overpowering the kitchen space.

Image and copy: @cococozy

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION • Grey living room

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION •

Grey living room ideas may not spring to mind when you think 'cozy room decor', but according to Emily Ruff, owner and principal designer of @cohesivelycurated Interiors , it's a great accent color idea for cozying up a living room, elegantly, if it is matched equally with warm, natural materials.

Image and copy: @homesandgardensofficial

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION • @jeanstofferdesign i

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION •

@jeanstofferdesign in collaboration with @kenowabuilders is responsible for the renovation of this historic home built in 1905, located in the heart of Heritage Hill, a residential neighborhood in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The designer and her partner, Kenowa Builders, originally purchased this home with the intention of fixing it up and selling it. Yet, three years later, the designer fell in love and decided to keep it as her personal family home.

Image and copy: @onekindesign

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION • Step Inside @nateberk

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION •

Step Inside @nateberkus and @jeremiahbrent Freshly Renovated Fifth Avenue Family Home.

The kitchen counters and island are clad in Calacatta Turquoise Antico marble from @abcstone . @portolapaints & Glazes’ Saint Sauvant colors the cabinetry. 1950s Italian light fixture; @pierre_jeanneret_studio teak stool with cushion of @hollandandsherryinteriors leather; bronze sink fittings by @van_cronenburg .

Image and copy: @archdigest

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION • Described as “o

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION •

Described as “organic modern” by its architects, Silvia Kuhle and Jeffrey Allsbrook of Los Angeles–based @standardarchitecture , the 6,500-square-foot home is a striking confluence of concrete, troweled stucco, oak, and afromosia—an exotic alternative to teak. “The homeowners were very interested in making sure the materials came together in a nice way,” says Allsbrook. “You can see how each element has its own integrity, whether it’s a concrete wall, the oak ceiling, or black-painted plaster fireplace—they’re all distinct.”

The @e.murio rattan chairs—a gift from the wife’s parents—are a comfortable personal touch that reflect her Filipino heritage. The custom coffee table—a design collaboration between Mulholland and her clients—has “the California-craft live edges he prefers and something along the lines of Italian modernism, which she likes.” The room is finished off with a Market Set chandelier, a vintage floor lamp by Mads Caprani, stools by @beachwoodceramics , and @patmcganngallery textiles.

Copy: @elledecor

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION • You’re probably fam

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION •

You’re probably familiar with @athenacalderone , or at least her name, if you have a foot in the design world. The multi-hyphenate is an interior designer, author, entertaining expert, and @eyeswoon founder, that just partnered with @crateandbarrel to launch her first-ever whole home collection. The 137-piece collaboration covers everything from large furniture pieces to dinnerware, and everything in between, meaning you could decorate your entire place top to bottom with her collection. Drawing inspiration from ancient forms and designs collected over the years, Calderone’s signature style shines through the eclectic furnishings by mixing materials, finishes, and design eras. The pieces have a sculptural elegance about them, all while appearing comfortable for everyday life.

Copy: @designmilk
Designer: @athenacalderone @eyeswoon

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION • Stride through th

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION • So the gorgeous r

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION •

So the gorgeous room at the top is the back sitting room on the raised ground floor and looks out over the pretty courtyard garden. I’m seeing a lot of rooms painted in this soft pink at the moment and while The Mad Husband has said he can’t cope with a whole pink room (apart from the bedroom) I think we can all agree that we’re going to rebrand it as warm cream/deep mushroom or even beige and leave it at that. What makes it work and not be too sickly is the black windows and accessories which punch through the richness of the colour and stop you drowning in pastel sweetness. It’s a generous squeeze of lemon over a plain fish dish or a sprinkling of black pepper on a strawberry.

Copy: @mad_about_the_house
Image: @inigo.house

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION • ‘Think big, start s

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION •

‘Think big, start small’ is the approach Los Angeles-based architecture firm @walkerworkshop took; designing a home that’s both unpretentiously majestic and rustically refined.

The spirit of Mandeville Canyon is in its surroundings – in the rolling hills punctuated by desert fan palms, and coast live oaks – and in the gentle ocean breeze. These contextual cues bring to pass a ‘modern-rustic’ home, composing simple forms and stripped-down references to traditional American farmhouses.

In a city where the weather is warm almost all year round, the materials follow suit. Travertine, white oak, terracotta, and western red cedar, among other intrinsically warm materials, make up the DNA of Mandeville Canyon. “The goal was to ke unadorned while also staying true to the home’s surroundings,” principal architect @noah_walker says.

The kitchen features @subzeroandwolf appliances.

Image and copy: @est_living
Designer: @walkerworkshop @noah_walker

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION • In Washington, D.C.,

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION •

In Washington, D.C., in 1925, a kitchen that consisted of a gas stove, a 4-foot-wide countertop, and a sink was all most people really wanted or needed. In fact, it was such a standard that cooking zones were typically tucked out of the way, underneath the staircase. But fast-forward nearly a century, and, well…you start to see the problem. “Now that we have all these other appliances, we need to expand that very limited footprint,” says interior designer and architect @nicholasgpotts . The 1920s Neoclassical row house in the Petworth neighborhood that his latest client had purchased during the pandemic was this classic tiny-kitchen-smooshed-under-the-stairs case.

Image and copy: @dominomag
Designer: @nicholasgpotts

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION • Earlier this year

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION •

Earlier this year, we welcomed Quince to our collection of paints. A vibrant, chartreuse-like colour just right to see in the start of spring. In much the same way, our newest colour, Constable Green, a deep inky green – created in collaboration with pigment maker Lucy Mayes and inspired by John Constable’s bucolic landscapes – embodies so much of autumn’s hunker-down mood. But what to pair this deepest of greens with? We’ve put together three palettes to make the very most of its dark and verdant nature.

Image and copy: @neptunehomeofficial

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION • Reading room in a

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION •

Reading room in an Iowa City home designed by @jhinteriordesign Interior Design.

Image and copy: @thenordroom

• BEDROOM INSPIRATION • The Treasury was hist

• BEDROOM INSPIRATION •

The Treasury was historically the building in which the money was kept and where Lord Walpole and his butler kept the accounts and cash. It was designed by Thomas Ripley and forms the south side of the entrance lodges and is also listed grade II*. On the ground floor, it has 4 rooms and large south facing private garden with views over the horse-pond.

It is furnished with the luxurious use of period furniture, Persian carpets, tapestries and contemporary and traditional paintings.

Image and copy: @woltertonpark

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION • Before the renovation

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION •

Before the renovation, the back of the home was closed off, and many rooms felt confined. Opportunities for light, air, and circulation to enliven the interior were captured through a few key moves. The most impactful change was a generous glass opening on the rear exterior wall to let in more natural light and provide views out to the garden, creating visual and spatial sight-lines from the moment you step into the home.

Image and copy: @livingetcofficial
Designer: @barliswedlick

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION • @rehkamplarsonar

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION •

@rehkamplarsonarchitects has designed this beautiful modern European cottage-style home located in Deephaven, a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This dream house was created for a couple with three children who lived in an urban city center and desired a more family-focused neighborhood.

On the exterior facade, the material palette consists of hand-troweled stucco, cedar shingles, copper flashing and gutters, and wood windows. This striking aesthetic is brought into the interiors, featuring plaster walls, recycled hand-hewn timber beams, inset wood cabinetry with exposed hinges, stone countertops and sink basins, along with textured cobblestone accents.

Image and copy: @onekindesign

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION • @mcbultheel Marie

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION •

@mcbultheel Marie-Cassandre Bultheel trusted interior designer @olgaashby to make her British pied-à-terre a peaceful and inspiring space to recharge, create and entertain.

Image and copy: @vogueliving

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION • Stride through th

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION •

Stride through the gates of Benham Park and you’re greeted by the sprawling grounds of the Berkshire countryside and, after a drive down a winding road (of course), an estate almost castle-like in stature. “We employed a historian who helped us gain in-depth insight into who lived at the house, how they lived there, and what their interests were,” says Ottalie Stride, Creative Director at @albionnord , the design firm tasked with the challenge of subtly and respectfully modernizing the property after it had stood vacant and (even worse) been used as an office space for decades. “We even looked to historic portraits of the previous residents and guests as inspiration for color schemes in the bedrooms.”

Image and copy: @coveteur

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION • Vaulted ceilings

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION •

Vaulted ceilings and stained beams draw the eye up and bring an elevated feeling to the entire space. This great room area feels formal and relaxed with a blend of vintage and new materials and influences and is where our clients plan to spend time in conversation and entertaining guests.

This home is located in the San Francisco Bay Area and was designed as a completely custom new build for our clients, in collaboration with @sausalitoconstruction and @holschernordberg .

The great room is often one of the spaces where we spend the most time in our homes. In designing this space, we paid careful attention to the materials we incorporated to be durable enough for our client’s family but still beautiful and timeless.

Image and copy: @studiomcgee

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION • For interior designe

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION •

For interior designer @christinacoleco , this penthouse in Paris was not just another design project. In the process, she had the opportunity to touch history, restoring a magnificent space in a real architectural monument – a house from the beginning of the 20th century, built by the famous architect Charles Adda. Christina restored the unique historical details in the most careful and accurate way, such as plentiful stucco and moldings, herringbone flooring, a marble fireplace, as well as arched openings. But also the designer adapted the interiors to modern life with touches of sophistication and style. Cole, this penthouse in Paris was not just another design project. In the process, she had the opportunity to touch history, restoring a magnificent space in a real architectural monument – a house from the beginning of the 20th century, built by the famous architect Charles Adda. Christina restored the unique historical details in the most careful and accurate way, such as plentiful stucco and moldings, herringbone flooring, a marble fireplace, as well as arched openings. But also the designer adapted the interiors to modern life with touches of sophistication and style.

Image and copy: @decordemon_studio
Designer: @christinacoleco

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION • It feels so good to f

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION •

It feels so good to finally be writing this post! Our modern European inspired kitchen is DONE and I get to share all the beautiful photos and details with you today. A kitchen renovation takes a lot out of you. Removing the room that is the heart of the home disrupts your day to day life and causes a shift in the way you eat, interact and gather as a family. Countless meals eaten out, or cooked on a hot plate or griddle, washing dishes in the laundry room and prepping food on our dining room table. It’s not for the faint of heart! But my goodness is it worth it. This post is packed full of everything you need to know about our beautiful kitchen. I hope you can feel all the love and hard work that went into it.

Image and copy: @brepurposed

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION • Located just on t

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION •

Located just on the edge of the village of Lechdale, The Lakes is a private estate spread across 850 acres of freshwater lakes, meadows and woodland. Theres a mix of private homes and rentals here, all offered by @yoohotelsandresorts , who are inspired by “a vision of enriching lives with extraordinary living spaces” (and they’ve certainly fulfilled the brief at this lakeside oasis!). Swinging open the front door to our cabin on Marley lake we were immediately struck by the soaring ceilings and wood-heavy interiors, which perfectly frame the lake that can be spied through the floor to ceiling windows that form the back wall of the cabin (and which also fully open to an exterior deck). The space felt considered and cosy with a clever kitchenette tucked away at one end and a plush seating area, complete with roaring fire, at the other. Downstairs we claimed the main bedroom as our own, a cave like retreat thanks to its black ceiling and low lighting. We happily noted a 2nd TV here too - it doesn’t feel like a holiday unless you can watch movies from bed! Opposite is the main bathroom with a tub big enough for two. And hovering above it all is a mezzanine floor with second bedroom and ensuite. Our favourite feature upstairs was the above-bed skylight, perfect for stargazing or watching the rain.

Image and copy: @theseptemberchronicles

• DINING ROOM INSPIRATION • Now that the holi

• DINING ROOM INSPIRATION •

Now that the holidays are in the rear view, our focus turns to getting our homes back in order and our families back into a normal routine. One way we try and regroup and connect is breakfast together before we all go our separate ways. And even when that doesn’t happen, our breakfast nooks get major use throughout the day. Homework station, craft hub, late night cereal hangout, the perfect place to read your morning paper. A well designed breakfast nook tends to become a family favorite. On top of loving the utilitarian function of the space we also love to design them. We’ve found almost every good breakfast nook has three things, a great chandelier, a space appropriate table and an eclectic mix of seating. Picking paint color, upholstery fabrics, wall art and all other details are thought through after the main pieces are solidified to strike the perfect balance of comfort and polish.

Image and copy: @parkandoakdesign

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION • The sofa caught m

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION •

The sofa caught my attention first, with its subtle pinstripes, rolled English arms, and casters. I was also intrigued by the unique art placement… one large modern piece above the sofa (to anchor the vignette), with two stacked pieces behind the side table. They feel cohesive and collected but provide enough negative space that it doesn’t feel like one large gallery wall. I’m also digging the layered rugs! This is how layered rugs should be installed… a vintage or Persian rug atop a neutral jute or sisal. It’s very well done!

Image: @mcgrath2
Copy: @roomfortuesday

• BEDROOM INSPIRATION • This Grade-II listed

• BEDROOM INSPIRATION •

This Grade-II listed Chelsea townhouse, the London residence of one of our longest standing clients, underwent a full rebuild, including a basement, ground and first floor extension. Gunter & Co took on the role of interior architect and interior designer for this project.

The client brief was to transform this small and dated property into an uplifting and welcoming family home for a family with teenagers and two dogs. The design needed to reflect our clients’ preferred style of working with timeless designs and colourful finishes that feel unique and personal within the constraints of the listed buildings’ demands. Designing this family home was exceptionally rewarding because of our close relationship with the clients built over the course of many years working together on various other properties; as well as the pleasure of collaborating with some of the finest craftsmen on the unique finishes throughout the property.

Image and copy: @gunterandco

• BEDROOM INSPIRATION • Here the blue is soft

• BEDROOM INSPIRATION •

Here the blue is softer but the terracotta headboard and wooden floor do the same job as the piano and the pink ceiling above – add warmth and character. This is a great illustration of a plug in bedside lamp too. The stool won’t hold much but the cable on the light is extra long and draped over the wall so it becomes both decorative and practical at the same time. And the velvet panelling on the bed is echoed on the wall.

Image and copy: @mad_about_the_house

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION • 1stDibs is a leading

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION •

1stDibs is a leading online marketplace for extraordinary design. Since 2000, we have captured the magic of the Paris flea market, connecting those seeking the most beautiful things on earth with highly coveted sellers and makers in vintage, antique and contemporary furniture, home décor, art, fine jewelry, watches and fashion.

Image and copy: @1stdibs @1stdibsstyle

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION • Interior designer

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION •

Interior designer @heidicaillierdesign has redesigned a San Francisco family home. If you’re familiar with Heidi’s designs then you’ll know that she is immensely skilled in combining colors, textures, and patterns. And this home is no exception.

The home has several sitting rooms and this room is painted in Setting Plaster by @farrowandball . It’s a lovely blush pink shade that creates a calm but colorful base for a room. Plus this shade of pink can be combined with many other colors and styles as you can see here.

This San Francisco home features almost every color you can think of. And if you think all these colors and patterns lead to a busy home you’re mistaken. Every room is comfortable, stylish, and homely.

This entry connects to the brown living room. In this room dark wooden built-in cabinets are combined with a cheerful bird wallpaper.

Image and copy: @thenordroom

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION • Why Do Terracotta & B

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION •

Why Do Terracotta & Blush Work So Well Together?

“Cooked earth or terracotta, as we know it, is one of the oldest building materials. The colour derives from the heating of the natural pigmentation in the earth. Earth is a different colour around the world and for millennia, we’ve used it to make pigment – usually those that are rich in iron ore and give us red and yellow ochres. These earth pigments are ideal for creating the most pleasing and flattering blush pinks, so essentially terracotta and blush derive from the same source, which is why they can be used together so successfully.” – Edward Bulmer, founder of @edwardbulmerpaint

Copy: @sheerluxe
Image: @lucywilliamshome

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION • Behind-the-scenes

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION •

Behind-the-scenes of the winter catalogue shoot offers plenty of inspiration and design tips from Shea herself. Here, how to style a living room for the winter. “Design is headed into a more traditional and elevated place than it was the past few years,” says Shea, “we did that with McGee & Co. pieces that incorporate some really formal elements with dressed-up textures and details like burl wood and travertine.” The key to balancing out the more formal setting is adding in casual notes, like sheepskin and linen. “It’s all about push and pull,” Shea explains, “and you see that come to life in our winter catalogue.”

Image and copy: @studiomcgee

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION • Castley McCrimmon ini

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION •

Castley McCrimmon initially proposed a highly contemporary form to juxtapose against the original period home, with a focus on creating and enhancing demarcation. However, as Owen explains, “early design meetings suggested we were pushing the boundaries a little too far with the client, so we softened our approach.” Uncovering a way to extend this heritage home and create an exciting yet sympathetic language between the existing and the proposed was key. A fine balancing act ensued, whereby Castley McCrimmon worked to identify the elements of the heritage architecture that captivated the clients and reinterpret those features through a measured, contemporary lens. “Our views on the design were initially quite different, which was challenging,” says Jake. “It put us in a place where we were slightly uncomfortable, but it forced us to consider our approach and our clients’ brief even more carefully.”

Image: @castley_mccrimmon
Copy: @thelocalproject
Image: @derek_swalwell

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION • We have courage and

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION •

We have courage and curiosity
to challenge the status quo. We innovate and take calculated risks. Finding new ways to move forward translates into growth
for our work, our company, our
clients and ourselves.

Image and copy: @jhldesign

• BEDROOM INSPIRATION • We celebrate all form

• BEDROOM INSPIRATION •

We celebrate all forms of craft and love to commission artists to create bespoke pieces.

We love to create one of a kind pieces which make a room completely individual, from hand-painted murals to embellished cushions and headboards.

This beautiful hand painted applique headboard in the Terrace Suite at @hamyardhotelsoho is an example of that handcrafted touch and how to combine textures. We must keep craft going in this modern world.

Image and copy: @kitkempdesignthread
Location: @hamyardhotelsoho @hamyard_hotel @firmdale_hotels

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION • The Obumex ‘Joseph

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION •

The Obumex ‘Joseph Dirand’ kitchen is the heart of the townhouse and can cater to both relaxed dining and entertaining. “There are different places to sit with differing heights to suit the mood or time of day,” Edo explains. “The lower part of the marble kitchen island is set up as a breakfast table, surrounded by wooden vintage dining chairs, but there is also a relaxed seating area to the rear,” he adds.

The kitchen balances old and new, featuring the @alliedmaker Voyager 33 pendant and a 19th-century antique French pine storage. Recessed double doors from the kitchen lead across the hallway into the formal dining room, painted a deep mahogany red.

Image and copy: @est_living

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION • The lighting sche

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION •

The lighting schemes in White City House and 180 House formed the inspiration for the Seed chandelier. Comprising a cluster of bisected orbs in plated blackened brass, the chandelier serves as a versatile lighting option that is suited to both narrow hallways and expansive living areas.

Image and copy: @sohohome @sohohouse @sohohouseuk

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION • Whites and grays wil

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION •

Whites and grays will always be classic, but darker neutrals are coming to the forefront once again. We’re seeing shades of brown appear in tile, furnishings, fabrics, rugs and even walls. Along with other interior designers, we’re seeing the rise of earthy browns, along with chocolate browns and caramel browns, being incorporated into designs to evoke a sense of elegance and timelessness.

Image and copy: @centeredbydesign

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