Decorating with Warm Metallics

Decorating with Warm Metallics

Decorating with warm metallics is part art and part science. It’s also a design trend that can fit into other design trends so it remains current regardless of what’s in right now. That’s a significant advantage if, like us, you love the warmth and texture of...
Mixing Metals in the Bathroom

Mixing Metals in the Bathroom

We’re not big fans of design ‘rules’ but when they are based on good taste or what works and what doesn’t, we can accept them. One area that skates close to that mark is mixing metals. There’s something about the character and quality of metal that requires more...
Stunning Brass Splashback Ideas

Stunning Brass Splashback Ideas

If you’re thinking of adding a brass splashback to your kitchen, you might wonder where to begin. Are you looking for a muted, matte surface, a dramatic aged brass effect or dazzling, polished brass? Do you want to protect the wall behind your sink, stove, or...
Black Kitchen Cabinet Ideas

Black Kitchen Cabinet Ideas

Black is a polarising colour, especially in interior design. Some people say it has no place in modern interiors while others say you can transform a space using it. We’re in the latter camp and if you feel the same, this post is for you. We’re going to showcase some...
Interior Wall Cladding Ideas

Interior Wall Cladding Ideas

Wall panelling used to be a necessity, to hide poor quality plaster and off-plumb walls. It looks amazing in country houses and old pubs, but is increasingly finding a niche in our homes. Wall cladding, when done right, can add a little something special to a room....
Travel-Inspired Kitchen Ideas

Travel-Inspired Kitchen Ideas

When it comes to the kitchen, we’re quick to borrow ingredients and cooking methods from places we’ve visited, but what about interior design? There’s much to be learned from international kitchen styles, in terms of both function and form. With a...
Beautiful Brass and Neutral Decor Ideas

Beautiful Brass and Neutral Decor Ideas

Think of brass in interiors and the first thing that springs to mind is probably bold, dark colours. It’s true that both natural and aged brass work well with deep tones: forest greens, teals, turquoises and navy blues, but there’s another, fresher way to...
Copper Anniversary Gift Ideas

Copper Anniversary Gift Ideas

Copper is an amazing metal and can be turned into just about anything. Copper is also the metal assigned to a 7th wedding anniversary, providing a lot of scope for gifts and gift ideas. While suitable for all kinds of anniversaries, we have the 7th wedding anniversary...
Stunning Hotel Designs Where Copper Steals the Show

Stunning Hotel Designs Where Copper Steals the Show

We can’t get enough of copper, and nor can hotel designers. So we travelled the world (virtually, unfortunately) to find some of the finest copper hotel designs on the planet. From glam to industrial, there are so many ways to make this unique metal work in a...
Clever Ways to Use Copper in Your Kitchen

Clever Ways to Use Copper in Your Kitchen

Warm, sumptuous, even antibacterial: there are many reasons why glorious copper is a clever choice for kitchens. But how can you use this metal megastar in your home? Let us count the ways. And share them with you, for irresistible inspiration… 1. A Special Sink...