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The Sign of a Professional Interior Designer

More and more people are looking for interior designers on the internet. We know this because that’s where we get many of our inquiries, often with clients complimenting us not only our previous work but also the website design. It’s

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The Sign of a Professional Interior Designer

More and more people are looking for interior designers on the internet. We know this because that’s where we get many of our inquiries, often with clients complimenting us not only our previous work but also the website design. It’s

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Can I fix you a drink?

A phrase from old Hollywood movies that still exudes glamour. In order to do so elegantly, some sort of bar is required; from a tray with a bottle of whiskey, mixers and ice to a full on serving counter, stools, the

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Can I fix you a drink?

A phrase from old Hollywood movies that still exudes glamour. In order to do so elegantly, some sort of bar is required; from a tray with a bottle of whiskey, mixers and ice to a full on serving counter, stools, the

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Trends don’t just happen you know!

Trends, oh Trends, don’t we all just hate the thought of following a trend but spot a listing on social media and we are on it, checking to see if we are a step ahead.   I am fascinated by

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Trends don’t just happen you know!

Trends, oh Trends, don’t we all just hate the thought of following a trend but spot a listing on social media and we are on it, checking to see if we are a step ahead.   I am fascinated by

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The Chateau is sorted

Two years ago I took on a project that I knew would be an adventure. A Chateau in the South of France built between the 12th and 16th centuries. I couldn’t resist, after all it had towers and a portcullis! The

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The Chateau is sorted

Two years ago I took on a project that I knew would be an adventure. A Chateau in the South of France built between the 12th and 16th centuries. I couldn’t resist, after all it had towers and a portcullis! The

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BIID Conference 2014

Having read this website you’ve probably realised that there is more to interior design than you expected – covering everything from spatial design, highly technical detailing to creating decorative schemes and furnishing; important issues that can prove expensive if done

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BIID Conference 2014

Having read this website you’ve probably realised that there is more to interior design than you expected – covering everything from spatial design, highly technical detailing to creating decorative schemes and furnishing; important issues that can prove expensive if done

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Blokey Homes

Are you one of those poor chaps who has to sleep under a floral pink duvet and fight off a pile of decorative cushions?  No more, I say. Men today want to be involved in the interior design of their

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Blokey Homes

Are you one of those poor chaps who has to sleep under a floral pink duvet and fight off a pile of decorative cushions?  No more, I say. Men today want to be involved in the interior design of their

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Salone Del Mobile, Milano

In town I discovered the new micro mosaics by Michaell Anastassiades for Brix and a beautifully made cabinet called Madison at Rosato. The collection by Nika Zupanc for Se confirmed my inkling that we are about to embrace glamour one more time, perhaps

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Salone Del Mobile, Milano

In town I discovered the new micro mosaics by Michaell Anastassiades for Brix and a beautifully made cabinet called Madison at Rosato. The collection by Nika Zupanc for Se confirmed my inkling that we are about to embrace glamour one more time, perhaps

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Salone del Mobile, Milano

Each year I visit Milan to see the furniture fair.  It must be the world’s greatest with around 3000  large stands dressed to show each manufacturer at their best. With the city embracing the event the various satellite shows feature

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Salone del Mobile, Milano

Each year I visit Milan to see the furniture fair.  It must be the world’s greatest with around 3000  large stands dressed to show each manufacturer at their best. With the city embracing the event the various satellite shows feature

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Masterclass

Teaming up with interiors magazine stylist Sophie Robinson, I have decided to set up  a series of masterclasses. A class would last a day and Sophie and will assist you in pulling together a cohesive, practical and stylish scheme for

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Masterclass

Teaming up with interiors magazine stylist Sophie Robinson, I have decided to set up  a series of masterclasses. A class would last a day and Sophie and will assist you in pulling together a cohesive, practical and stylish scheme for

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The Perfect Chair

  I do like to use a pair of arm chairs opposite a sofa but often in London there is too little space to have that sort of luxury. Until I found this chair by Knoll, designed by the Brit

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The Perfect Chair

  I do like to use a pair of arm chairs opposite a sofa but often in London there is too little space to have that sort of luxury. Until I found this chair by Knoll, designed by the Brit

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