Using art in interiors

Using art in interiors

Inspiring art’s the finishing touch that makes a home, or the starting point from which an entire scheme springs. And photography can be the perfect solution, says Bristol’s Barry By Kirsty Lake Finding the perfect piece of art for your space can be a true...
Interior designer homes in Bath

Interior designer homes in Bath

Nick Woodhouse and John Law pride themselves on really getting to know their clients, delivering houses and gardens that reflect their likes and dislikes. But what happens when they design their own home? By Kirsty Lake Designers Nick Woodhouse and John Law – who work...
Styling interiors to sell your property

Styling interiors to sell your property

Want a home that lives up to the picture perfect images you see in magazines like well, this one? Then we have, I’m afraid, a wake-up call: you can’t, at least not consistently. But you can get close. The secret’s in the styling, the fun stuff you do in the last week...
Working with artisans in Bristol

Working with artisans in Bristol

A change of pace for this issue’s interiors, as we sit down for a natter with Alex Ratcliffe of Konk Furniture, Bristol-based maker of beautiful pieces that are the very antithesis of throwaway culture  By Kirsty Lake When buying furniture you want it to be beautiful,...
How to commission bespoke joinery

How to commission bespoke joinery

XX From made-to-measure storage to one-off designs, custom-built furniture can do more than just improve the look of your home – it can also transform how you use it. Contrary to popular belief, it needn’t cost a small fortune either… By Kirsty Lake From Narnia-like...
What to consider when designing a bathroom

What to consider when designing a bathroom

Here in Bristol we’re not quite at more-bathrooms-than-bedrooms madness just yet, but we may well get there. Fresh ideas and eco-friendly upgrades are revolutionising how we view these most practical of sanctuaries, making them the most desired room in the house. By...