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EXPLORING THE INSPIRATIONAL; THE INTERIOR DESIGN & STYLE BLOG BY SARAH MAILER

Introducing artists' coffee table books into your interior scheme is a relatively inexpensive way of showcasing art - who says it should be limited to the walls?

THE ULTIMATE COFFEE TABLE BOOK EDIT

29th October 2019 , 4 Comments

Hands up if you’re a collector? Of art, vintage bags, blue and white ceramics, vinyl records? Whilst I confess to being an accumulator of many, MANY things, the coffee table book is my primary penchant. I love words. I adore images. Coffee table books combine, so artfully, both these areas. And often with the most […]

Commissioning bespoke furniture varies significantly from ordering something 'off-the-peg'. Every element has the potential for alteration - the world is your oyster!

THE BEAUTY OF BESPOKE: COMMISSIONING BESPOKE FURNITURE

8th July 2019 , 6 Comments

It’s official – we’re bringing back bespoke! Not that bespoke (furniture, fashion or art) ever really left. Commissions and patronage have, after all, shaped our creative canon. And there has always been something extra special about that one-off piece, specifically made-to-order. It’s just that for a long time now, low price points paired with the […]

Designing children's bedrooms is often a family affair. Not only do you have yourself to consider but a little one who, quite unexpectedly, may have developed a strong sense of personal style. The aim of this piece, is to help you source and shop the ultimate kids' bedroom.

DESIGNING CHILDREN’S BEDROOMS PART 2: WHAT TO BUY

31st May 2019 , 13 Comments

DESIGNING CHILDREN’S BEDROOMS: SOURCING, SHOPPING & STYLING Shopping for any interior scheme can feel overwhelming. With so much choice available, it can be difficult to make a final decision. ‘Much like wedding dress shopping’, I told my sister as we tamed yet more layers of ivory tulle and pinned some sparkle in her hair. ‘Sometimes […]

Summer Bathroom Styling: Some months ago, in the deepest, darkest depths of winter, I discussed creating a spa bathroom. A joyously cocooning sanctuary at home. My mindset shifts entirely once the clocks spring forward and the ankles appear. I want to be out, enjoying the world. This enthusiastic and immersive attitude manifests in several ways...

SUMMER BATHROOM STYLING: IBIZA VIBES TO ZING & ZEST

26th April 2019 , 8 Comments

SUMMER BATHROOM STYLING AT HOME Some months ago, in the deepest, darkest depths of winter, I discussed creating a spa bathroom. A joyously cocooning sanctuary at home to while away the evenings. Blissful! Now I don’t know about you but my mindset shifts entirely once the clocks spring forward and the ankles appear. I want to […]

Designing a children's bedroom? Go hard or go home! Alternatively, go to sleep, go and play, go and do your homework - there are many plates to spin to ensure the space works both visually and functionally.

CHILDREN’S BEDROOM DESIGN: 9 STEPS TO SUCCESS

7th March 2019 , 11 Comments

DOING IT FOR THE KIDS: CHILDREN’S BEDROOM DESIGN Designing a children’s bedroom? It’s an exciting prospect but there are many plates to spin to ensure the space works both functionally and visually. Creativity and strategic planning are the perfect partnership when it comes to children’s bedroom design success. And whilst this is true of any […]

'Trend' is fast becoming a dirty word. Fickle and fanciful, it alludes to a fast-paced, throwaway approach - the antithesis of sustainability. With uncertain times ahead, the idea of the 'investment piece' is beginning to dominate our sartorial and interior design decisions with a 'make do and mend' mantra on its tail. All this aside, 2019's arguably hottest 'trend' - 'Mixed Materials' - is far from flighty.

2019 TREND: MIXED MATERIALS

28th January 2019 , 9 Comments

MORE THAN A TREND: MIXED MATERIALS ‘Trend’ is fast becoming a dirty word. Fickle and fanciful, it alludes to a fast-paced, throwaway approach to design – the antithesis of fashionable term ‘sustainability’. With uncertain times ahead, the idea of the ‘investment piece’ is beginning to dominate our sartorial and interior design decisions with a ‘make […]

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