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Spring gardening tips
Diogo Correia, Head of Landscaping at The Chelsea Gardener, gives us his top tips for spring gardening… As a gardener, is there any better season than spring? When I see my plants coming back to life, buds everywhere, … Continue reading
Choosing fabric for sofas & armchairs
Karin Verzariu of Key Interiors gives us essential guidance on how to choose the right fabric for your sofa and armchairs. 1. A textured neutral fabric is a good choice, camouflaging any small spots; it will be more interesting … Continue reading
Choosing a dining table
Kate Dyson of The Dining Room Shop in London shares with us the advice she gives to her private customers – and to a lot of decorators too if they are a bit unsure! What style should you choose? … Continue reading
The Art of Passementerie
By Wendy Cushing, expert in historical trimmings. The exquisite skills of passementerie are largely unsung. It’s time to change that, because trimmings are more than the icing on the cake. Just as the detail and style of beautiful handbags, … Continue reading
Autumn garden tips
Autumn’s here and the leaves are falling. What can you do to keep your garden in tip-top condition for next year? Garden Designer and Landscaper James Firth, of London-based Firth Gardens, gives us five tips… 1 Tidy up and clean … Continue reading
How to choose the perfect desk lamp
Lighting and home furnishings company Jim Lawrence gives us guidance on choosing the perfect desk lamp… When you think the average person spends 5 hours a day sitting at a desk, you can see how important choosing the right desk … Continue reading
Choosing the right bed
Brent Cooper, bed expert at Marshall & Stewart – purveyors of luxury, handcrafted British beds – gives us his tips on choosing the right bed… There is a growing recognition that sleep health is just as vital to our well-being … Continue reading
Shutters
History Windows have been covered with shutters for centuries. Small medieval windows were secured with simple internal wooden shutters. By the end of the 17th century window glass quality was improved, sash windows came into existence and tiered shutters were … Continue reading
Outdoor Surfaces
Your choice of outdoor flooring, for a front or rear garden, roof deck or drive, will depend on the style of your property, budget and practicality. Consider using a variety of the materials mentioned below in different patterns or as … Continue reading
Designing a Kitchen
Decide how a kitchen is to be used and plan accordingly: as a laundry room, to watch TV, or as an area for children to do homework? Will you need more than one oven, a dishwasher, coffee machine, a warming … Continue reading