From the moment Chinoiserie landed on English shores in the mid 1700’s, it was an instant hit. Chinese wallpapers were imported as part of Sinomania – the fashion for all things oriental including lacquer, porcelain, silks and patterned linens from India.
Category: Interior Design
Garden Lighting Ideas
Expert advice from Kate & Sam Lighting for lighting the grounds of your home
Summer is coming. It’s time to enjoy the evenings outside, so set the mood, prepare the drinks, enjoy good company and make the most of simple pleasures again! There is something magical about evenings outside, they conjure happy memories of holidays, parties, weddings, fairy books and freedom, and this is what the lighting needs to tune into.
Contemporary yet Characterful Interiors
If you love the look of an ultra-modern, sleek interior but don’t accept that it has to be soul-less …. read on. We’ll show you how to balance the two aesthetics, creating a strong, highly curated look that still has bags of character.
6 Key Pieces for a Gentleman’s Club Vibe
Are you longing for a quiet place to hide at the end of a long day? What you need is a Gentleman’s Den. Here you can find inspiration and products to help you create a peaceful retreat in a corner of your home. If the rest of your rooms are light, airy and zen, then …
What is Shiplap Panelling?
This style began showing up in our interiors more recently with an original rustic and nautical charm – and the style took off! Shiplap was being installed horizontally, leading the eye around the room and adding a sense of internal space.
10 Sliding Barn Door Ideas
Take a closer look at your internal doors and upgrade to a space saving sliding barn door instead!
On trend: Library Ladders
Style & Function – why library ladders are more popular in our homes than ever. An interiors blog by Sarah Edmonds for The Library Ladder Company
Kitchen Splashback Ideas
Read a blog written for client Sawyers of England who sell beautiful ceramic tiles. In the first of a new series of interiors blogs, I share Top Tips from kitchen designer Jessica Sawyer.