Foldable stairs – yes you heard correctly!

Aug 01, 2012 No Comments by

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 here [...]

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What does Andy Warhol have to do with Interior Design?

Jul 31, 2012 No Comments by

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, installations, [...]

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Heritage doors

Jul 28, 2012 2 Comments

I have this thing about doors, wherever I go I snap interesting ones. Colour, details, wood, anything that grabs my attention!It seems I am not the only one – Pinterest is great for this – here are a few I love. Source: Uploaded by user via Francoise on PinterestSource: simpleeverydayglamour.blogspot.com via Jenni on PinterestSource: justcallmegrace.tumblr.com via [...]

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Commissioning an art work for the garden – part 3

Jul 28, 2012 No Comments

In part one of our trilogy we discussed why a journey to commissioning one’s own art for the garden gives an additional dimension to a garden and in  part two we looked at the more practical matters of where to place the artworks  and we also talked about anchoring them down against bad weather.In this [...]

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Finding space in nooks and crannies!

Jul 26, 2012 No Comments

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 [...]

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Art in the garden part 2 – Don’t let that sculpture fly away

Jul 25, 2012 No Comments

Yes believe me it does happen! A client of mine found that an art work can have a mind of its own and decamp to the other side of the garden leaving total destruction in its path.The client was thinking about a short-list of artists whose work she admired and wanted to place the art [...]

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