From a glove making family business started in 1911 to becoming a major Italian luxury fashion house - stretching to interior design and furniture is not as far fetched as one might initially think. Designing luxury accessories, Nicola Trussardi soon developed the family firm into the ready to wear fashion that this company is renowned [...]
Sometimes the most unexpected things turn up on Twitter and this video below came into my sight-line from @suButcher via @ashwan149thst one morning. Eames, Eames, Eames….a story of early sustainability and using what you had as told by rap artist Ice Cube. The Eames were American designers who made huge contribution to modern architecture, design [...]
Last time we looked at finding space in nooks and crannies and building left and building right, up and over – this week we look at the nifty ways of getting more space if you need to stay put in this economic climate – and folding stairs, amongst other ideas, provide just the ticket. So [...]
At first glance not much! But then when you see an original Warhol – you do start thinking about the interiors you have designed and which client might be interested in acquiring said master piece! I often visit art galleries around London and outside mostly for me, because I love art – modern, old masters, [...]
Properties in cities are in great demand and supply is therefore low particularly in London, so can’t move and improve figures highly with my clients at the moment. It’s about making the most of what you have and ensuring it is liveable for now and for the future should you not be able to sell [...]
Picture this – lentils, flowers in your hair, flip flops, rough textured sack-like textiles…. and you would be barking up the wrong tree! How can a design for your home be Green yet still be stylish and beautiful? Clients often ask me how they can be more Eco, more Green and do their bit for the [...]
