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Inspiration for conscious + creative interiors

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Decorating with personal objects for mindful living
Styling

Interview: Joanna Thornhill on interior decor for mindful living

This year, Joanna Thornhill published her fourth home interiors book and the topic couldn’t be more timely. The New Mindful Home* explores interior design through … Read More ›

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Furniture

10 of the best paint colours for furniture upcycling projects

I often profile designers and artists who have mastered the craft of transforming furniture or indeed making it from reclaimed materials. Hopefully their work offers … Read More ›

Chateau de Dirac exterior
Home tours

Interview: Isabelle Dubois-Dumée opts for simple natural style in this idyllic French chateau renovation

A quick glance at the images here and you’ll see that stylist and photographer Isabelle Dubois-Dumée has an impeccable eye for interiors. After a successful … Read More ›

Limerence velvet fabric by House of Hackney
Furniture

Interview: Dawn Crabtree on how to hire an upholsterer

A beautiful vintage chair reupholstered in a fresh and modern fabric can be the statement piece that transforms an interior. All the better when the … Read More ›

soft focus white fairy lights
Styling

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 ›

Green leaves overlapping
Styling

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 ›

Detail of acrylic epoxy upcycled coffee table
Artisans

Interview: In conversation with furniture upcyclers Patience & Gough

Furniture upcyclers Patience and Gough are a dynamic design duo, reviving found furniture in the stunning surroundings of Cumbria’s Lake District. Their upcycled furniture range … Read More ›

Vintage teak sideboard
Decor

17 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 ›

Black Tiptoe removable table leg
Styling

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 ›

Garden view from an east london kitchen
Home tours

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 ›

Styling

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 ›

High ceilings and black painted window frames
Styling

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 ›

Peach Baby by Earthborn eco paints
Styling

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 ›

vintage rattan coffee table with plants
Furniture

Create a bohemian interior with vintage rattan furniture

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

Modern kitchen with marble island and green accents
Home tours

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 ›

alfresco area at eco bed and breakfast
Hip hangouts

Reconnect with nature at an eco bed and breakfast in Parma, Italy

Scheduling your holiday plans for the summer? You might want to consider this tranquil eco bed and breakfast, an idyllic retreat in northern Italy. Il Richiamo del … Read More ›

Stylist Marij Hessel
Styling

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 ›

Laser cut plywood tabletop Christmas tree
Decor

The best Etsy shops for Christmas decorations

There is something about ‘handmade’ that goes so well with Christmas. Perhaps it’s the thought of all those elves in Lapland busy making toys… how … Read More ›

Patterned paint roller for walls
Decor

Patterned paint rollers by The Painted House

Patterned paint rollers by The Painted House* are a multipurpose tool for home craft enthusiasts. The rollers come in different designs and allow you to … Read More ›

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Renovate Innovate book by Antonia Edwards
Renovate Innovate: Reclaimed + Upcycled Homes (Prestel Publishing 2017)
Upcyclist Reclaimed and Remade Furniture Lighting and Interiors book
Upcyclist: Reclaimed and Remade Furniture, Lighting + Interiors (Prestel Publishing 2015)
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