I have a thing for distressed mirrors at the moment. Anything antique, slightly desilvering, or with a colour added will have me swooning over it. I remember buying my first distressed mirror for our landing and my daughter asking me why it looked old. “It’s distressed, darling”, I said. I think she got it. And now that we are in…
* In partnership with Domkapa. Sourcing furniture and finishing touches to your interior project is undoubtedly my favourite part of interior design. Choosing the right materials, colours, and accessories is incredibly satisfying, but also quite complex. It’s not just about appearance. You need to understand the characteristics of each material, colour, and finish, and how they behave and interact together.…
We are finally making progress with our fireplace room, although there is so much that needs to be done still. I wrote a little reno update last month of everything we’ve done so far. The new Spanish stone fireplace and the newly restored parquet flooring have made a huge difference already. I am thrilled with the choices we’ve made so…
* In partnership with Domkapa. Interior tradeshows are always such a pleasure to attend. Especially when you get to go and see one of your favourite furniture brands in the flesh and the lovely people behind it. I mentioned last month about my upcoming collaboration with a Portuguese upholstery brand Domkapa. They make handcrafted furniture produced locally with high-quality materials, such…
Wall murals have been around for ages, but the trend is getting bigger (and better). Although it seems that painted feature walls have become somewhat old fashioned, dramatic wall murals and wallpaper are on the rise again. What I love about wall murals is that they can instantly transform a very ordinary room to something out of an interiors magazine.…
