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Category: Creative homes + interiors

Detail of Lola wood lampshade by LZF
Creative homes + interiors

12 beautiful wooden pendant lights for the modern interior

If there was ever a good time to acquire a new home accessory that will brighten the mood, it’s now. So let’s talk about lighting. … Read More ›

soft focus white fairy lights
Creative homes + interiors

9 eco friendly Christmas decor ideas that don’t compromise on sparkle

When David Attenborough was asked about the one thing we can do to help protect the planet, his message was clear – ‘stop waste of … Read More ›

Fairylights on garden shed
Creative homes + interiors

Interview: Photographer Anne Schwalbe and her love for a derelict farmhouse

Anne Schwalbe is a Berlin-based photographer with a myriad of creative interests. As well as taking photos for her gardening column in Zeit Magazin, she … Read More ›

Green leaves overlapping
Creative homes + interiors

Interview: Lessons in Biophilic Design from Oliver Heath

As we stay in our houses, to protect our health and that of others, the idea of home as our sanctuary is taking on a … Read More ›

Oval vintage rattan mirror
Creative homes + interiors

16 best vintage home decor shops on Etsy

Etsy is a goldmine of handmade art and craft from around the globe. Lesser known however are the abundance of Etsy shops selling beautifully curated … Read More ›

teal le creuset casserole dish
Creative homes + interiors

INTERVIEW: Tara Button founder of Buy Me Once

Tara Button is an author, eco-campaigner and entrepreneur. In 2016, she founded Buy Me Once, a website selling high quality products that are built to … Read More ›

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Creative homes + interiors

INTERVIEW: Inside the renovated mill and home of Elvis & Kresse

In 2005, Kresse Wesling and James Henrit launched Elvis & Kresse*. A certified B Corporation, their sustainable luxury line of bags and accessories is made from genuine de-commissioned … Read More ›

Planks of recycled wood
Creative homes + interiors

Enviromate: An online marketplace for used building materials

According to data gathered by the Green Building Council, construction, demolition and refurbishment accounts for around 120 million tonnes of waste in the UK each … Read More ›

Recycled plastic dark grey kitchen cabinets by IKEA
Creative homes + interiors

10 IKEA homeware products made of recycled plastic

Any discussion around the eco-friendly values of IKEA is guaranteed to provoke hot debate. Even if they are able to make their manufacturing more sustainable, … Read More ›

Creative homes + interiors

10 small house interior design solutions

As more architects explore the potential of tiny homes, finding ways to optimise small interiors is a growing area of interest for designers. Some minimalists … Read More ›

View of cabin lit from the inside
Creative homes + interiors

Eco cabins by Devon based Out of the Valley

Rupert McKelvie‘s education in woodwork began with acquiring traditional boat building skills in the coastal town of Lyme Regis, as well cabinet making. He then … Read More ›

House plant in the bedroom
Creative homes + interiors

East London home decorated with greenery and vintage

Ignoring the cold spell currently hitting London, the budding crocuses are proof that we are indeed almost at the end of winter. The prospect of … Read More ›

Modern vintage bathroom
Creative homes + interiors

8 stylish vintage bathroom decorating ideas

The bathroom may not be an obvious setting for some of your flea market finds, but then again, an element of the unexpected always makes … Read More ›

Mason jar of water and ice
Creative homes + interiors

10 plastic reducing essentials for zero waste living

The war on plastic may finally be gaining traction after the EU announced an official plastics strategy earlier this month. Their target is to make all … Read More ›

Creative homes + interiors

10 eco friendly furniture brands in the UK and Europe

When it comes to furniture, the term ‘eco friendly’ can be confusing. With any product, it’s hard to quantify exactly much how one manufacturing process … Read More ›

Creative homes + interiors

10 ways to create a winter centrepiece with natural branches

When it comes to Scandi design, natural branches and foliage are Christmas decor staples. To create a focal point, a few foraged branches and sprays … Read More ›

Creative homes + interiors

10 simple home decoration ideas that will tempt you to paint it black

Will you be facing your fear of the dark, this Halloween…? To some, the idea of painting a room black is somewhat horrifying, but if you … Read More ›

Creative homes + interiors

10 of the best British made wool blankets for a hygge inspired home

Once you discover the Danish art of hygge, you might even look forward to the onset of winter. Although it has no direct translation, hygge … Read More ›

Cork cabinet by Migaloo Home
Creative homes + interiors

New designs made from cork at London Design Festival

London Design Festival highlighted a number of designers and makers who are breaking new ground with mindfully sourced materials and more sustainable production. One of … Read More ›

LIving room painted dark teal
Creative homes + interiors

Autumn colour inspiration from 5 eco-friendly paint brands

With such an overwhelming amount of options available, choosing paint colours is enough to bring on a headache, even before you’ve been exposed to any … Read More ›

Stylish living room with neutral colour palette
Creative homes + interiors

Modern rustic interior decor at The Estate Trentham

If you’re fortunate enough to visit or reside in Melbourne, Australia, The Estate Trentham, should get straight on your radar. The three bedroom house, surrounded … Read More ›

Clive Christian Metro Deco kitchen
Creative homes + interiors

The benefits of buying a second hand kitchen with Used Kitchen Exchange

The cost of gutting, purchasing and installing a new kitchen can vary enormously, but I recently learned that some of us really are prepared to splash … Read More ›

vintage rattan coffee table with plants
Creative homes + interiors

Bohemian interior design: 10 rattan pieces for your vintage shopping list

This is the first in a new series on vintage shopping, and this month I’m putting the spotlight on the renaissance of rattan. This seems to have … Read More ›

Poolside lounger made from recycled boat sail
Creative homes + interiors

10 outdoor furniture designs made from recycled materials

We may be a long way from eliminating waste plastic from the planet completely but more and more designers and manufacturers are finding new and … Read More ›

Modern kitchen with marble island and green accents
Creative homes + interiors

A Victorian house renovation in London with a modern botanical interior

With Peckham increasingly becoming one of the coolest London hangouts, I was all the more intrigued by this Victorian house renovation on JJ Media‘s locations site. … Read More ›

vintage Thonet chair in the bedroom
Creative homes + interiors

16 vintage bedroom ideas that will inspire you to shop second hand

I’m beginning to think, those who have an eye for styling vintage furniture are the most eco of all. Being able to see the value … Read More ›

Serving tea and cake
Creative homes + interiors

20 eco friendly products for a beautiful green kitchen

It’s easy to regard the things that get used every day, as purely functional, practical and utilitarian. But first thing in the morning, we instinctively reach for … Read More ›

Spring themed cake by Lily Vanilli
Creative homes + interiors

Easter decorating with food and flowers

If you’re hosting a festive party over the Easter weekend, you might be wondering how best to create a sense of occasion. A perpetual quandary for the … Read More ›

potted plants centrepiece for eco friendly wedding
Creative homes + interiors

Brilliant ideas for natural and eco-friendly wedding decorations

Depending on the scale and theme of your wedding, decorations are usually one of the biggest things to tick off the to do list. Pinterest gives us … Read More ›

Renovate Innovate book by Antonia Edwards
Creative homes + interiors

Renovate Innovate: Reclaimed and Upcycled Homes book

New homes and interiors book There are many reasons to be joyful about finally entering March 2017. Snowdrops and daffodils are now gracing our London … Read More ›

Stylist Marij Hessel
Creative homes + interiors

INTERVIEW: Marij Hessel on styling flea market finds

Marij Hessel is an interior stylist with a taste for DIY, travel and thrifting. As you’ll see from her blog and web shop My Attic, she … Read More ›

Narrow hallway ideas
Creative homes + interiors

Decorating ideas for narrow corridors and hallways

There is no shortage of decorating inspiration for kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms or living rooms. But what about the awkward in between spaces? Hallways can offer … Read More ›

Manoteca book cover
Creative homes + interiors

Manoteca book features fantastic furniture by Elisa Cavani

I first came across the work of Elisa Cavani, whilst doing research for my book Upcyclist. Hailing from Bologna, Italy, Elisa makes whimsical lighting, desks … Read More ›

neon vintage signage
Creative homes + interiors

25 places to shop for vintage homeware in London

The joy of hunting for vintage homeware combines an element of discovery and a chance encounter with the knowledge that you’ve salvaged a piece of … Read More ›

modern lakeside holiday cabin
Creative homes + interiors

Garage renovation turned beautiful cabin on Vashon Island

The creators behind this impressive garage renovation are Graypants, a design collective led by Seth Grizzle and Jonathan Junker, who work from their studios in … Read More ›

woman standing in a field
Creative homes + interiors

An introduction to Minimalist living

You may have noticed that Minimalism, Minimalist living or Minimalist lifestyle are now frequently used phrases by eco-minded online communities. For many, the term Minimalism … Read More ›

Gifts wrapped in magazine pages with twine and berries
Creative homes + interiors

9 alternative and eco friendly wrapping paper ideas

We hear a lot about the amount of waste that’s generated around Christmas, with one of the biggest problems being the vast amounts of wrapping … Read More ›

Plastic toys wearing witches hats
Creative homes + interiors

Creative and plastic free Halloween party ideas for kids

If you’ve just arrived here out of nowhere, first of all – WELCOME! and second of all, I should mention that this post actually follows on from … Read More ›

Woman wearing white fox mask made of feathers
Creative homes + interiors

Hauntingly elegant Halloween party ideas

The run up to the 31st October is that splendid time of year when our supermarket shelves suddenly fill up with a LOT of black … Read More ›

Recycled plastic panels made from plastic bottles by Smile Plastics
Creative homes + interiors

Recycled plastic panels by Smile Plastics

As always, there was a stunning array of design and homeware on display at Tent London this year. The only downside is coming away wanting to own everything … Read More ›

Mat-Dusting-M-24
Creative homes + interiors

INTERVIEW: Mat Dusting, founder of M-24

When 27-year-old Mat Dusting graduated from university, he was on the look out for a durable bag that would transport his skiing and snowboarding gear without … Read More ›

Bentu-Design-recycled-construction-waste
Creative homes + interiors

Homeware made from recycled construction waste by Bentu

Reuse at its best, Bentu Design proves that a reclaimed ‘look’ is not all about worn patinas, rough edges or shabby chic. These products are beautifully clean cut and streamlined, despite … Read More ›

Budri-Earthquake-5.9-by-Patricia-Urquiola
Creative homes + interiors

Patricia Urquiola for Budri Earthquake 5.9 Collection

In 2012, the storage room of Italian marble company Budri was hit by earthquake Emilia, shattering hundreds of beautiful slabs of marble into shards, in a … Read More ›

Creative homes + interiors

Interview: Patricio Abreu, founder of Vaho

The Vaho project was founded in 2001 by Patricio Abreu, starting out from a small multidisciplinary design studio in Barcelona. Vaho make handmade bags, belts, wallets and tech … Read More ›

Creative homes + interiors

Bags made from upcycled banners by Vaho

With the new 5p charge on supermarket carrier bags in the UK, it might be time to shop for the perfect tote bag to cart … Read More ›

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Creative homes + interiors

Upcyclist book out now

After months of anticipation, Upcyclist’s first book ‘Upcyclist: Reclaimed and Remade Furniture Lighting and Interiors‘ is finally hot off the press and released in the UK … Read More ›

the-floyd-leg
Creative homes + interiors

Portable legs for pop-up tables

University of Michigan graduates Kyle Hoff and Alex O’Dell have come up with a brilliant product called The Floyd Leg, a successful Kickstarter project named after … Read More ›

nudie-jeans-camper-detail
Creative homes + interiors

Homeware made from upcycled jeans by Nudie

Swedish company Nudie Jeans have upcycled 2700 pairs of old, worn out jeans into limited edition rugs and camper seats. The In-and-Out Seam Camper Seat … Read More ›

Creative homes + interiors

Vintage book letters from Anthropologie

Love these Library Letters made from vintage hardback books from Anthropologie. Spell out meaningful words or names and you have the perfect decorative addition to … Read More ›

Creative homes + interiors

Inspiration for upcycling wooden pallets

The brilliant website 1001pallets.com is entirely dedicated to creative projects that reuse, repurpose and upcycle wooden pallets.  The site allows you submit your own personal … Read More ›

Creative homes + interiors

Laser cut vinyl record clocks by Disc O’Clock

I have been dubious about the upcycled vinyl record clock, but it looks like Disc O’Clock have a lot more to offer than most. Made … Read More ›

Creative homes + interiors

Wallcoverings crafted from cinema posters by Weitzner

Wallcoverings by Weitzner Limited break conventions.  Around the World (pictured above) is part of the Weitzner Handmade range and features a melange of handwoven maps … Read More ›

Creative homes + interiors

Renovated London water tower

This 1867 London water tower house was originally designed for the nearby Lambeth Workhouse and Hospital and was once the tallest water tower in London.  … Read More ›

Creative homes + interiors

Upcycled paper animal heads at Anthropologie

This weekend I visited the wonderful Anthropologie store in west London.  The shop not only sells some beautiful products made from reclaimed materials but boasts … Read More ›

Creative homes + interiors

Butterflies made from old 45s

Now, some might think that cutting up old 45s is somewhat controversial.  However, one way of immortalising broken vinyl records you can no longer play … Read More ›

Creative homes + interiors

Wood pallet garden

If you have a new year’s resolutions to be more green-fingered, you might be interested in making a pallet garden – ideal for small outdoor … Read More ›

Creative homes + interiors

House made from shipping containers and wooden pallets

Manifesto House is by Chilean architects Infiniski, a home made from premade materials that allow for quick, cost effective and sustainable construction.  It’s made from … Read More ›

Creative homes + interiors

Stars made from upcycled soda cans

We’re loving these Christmas ornaments made of upcycled soda cans by Etsy member Lizard Skins – a great way to introduce some colour to your home this … Read More ›

Creative homes + interiors

Assemblage wall Christmas tree

Here’s an alternative idea for a Christmas tree or indeed any kind of wall decoration.  Dutch graphic designer Jane Schouter created this festive display using … Read More ›

Creative homes + interiors

Patterned paint rollers by The Painted House

Patterned paint rollers by The Painted House  are all you need for giving walls, fabrics and furniture a new lease of life. They’re available in … Read More ›

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