FEATURING 3 OF THE TOP WALL COVERING BRANDS: DE GOURNAY; MS DESIGN STUDIO; FROMENTAL A BRIEF HISTORY OF DE GOURNAY: The story of de Gournay wall papers began in the early 18th century, when a Frenchman named Jean-Baptiste Pillement visited China and became fascinated by the art and culture of the country; Pillement began designing […] Read more…
BOUTIQUE HOTEL VIBES: A chalet designed by Nicola O’Mara using a range of natural, textured, layered and organic fabrics… Designer Nicola O’Mara is in high demand as she not only produces timelessly elegant interiors, she also fully refurbishes properties and returns them to their former glory. One of Nicola’s most recent projects in the mountains […] Read more…
BY NICKY SUMMER London icons – there are a few… Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, The 02 Centre, The Shard – and the fabulous, much loved Chiltern Firehouse! After the extravagant lighting displays of the Queens Platinum Jubilee, I decided to return here, to one of London’s most unique establishments, and study exactly what […] Read more…
With over 18 years in the industry, Artisan Cellars creates beautiful custom-made cabinetry for wine; either as standalone furniture or fitted, we can showcase your collection and make it the stand-out feature of your home…” Artur Vladi, Artisan Cellars Some UHNWI collect cars, some collect jewellery, some collect art, some collect cigars and some collect […] Read more…
UPCOMING: RALPH LAUREN IN CHELSEA, LONDON SW10 Ralph Lauren Home opened a spacious showroom during early July in the interior design centre at London’s Chelsea Harbour in SW10. The current ‘Shelter Point’ theme is on display, as are items from others which have proved incredibly successful over the years – Mulholland Drive, Modern Equestrian, Black […] Read more…
Coming up in August: The Londoner Macao designed by David Collins Studio in association with David Beckham and Focus SB Read more…
Francesca Rowan-Plowden is an interior designer, TV presenter and owner of a homestore (www.frphomestore.com) who’s dream project would be a French chateau hotel; she’s well equipped for a job of that profile, having won best Historic Home Interior Design Firm and being nominated for Homes & Gardens Best Commercial Interiors for her design at Elmley […] Read more…
This summer we have an expert refurbishment/interior decor/lifestyle team on the French Riviera, covering the entire area from Monte Carlo down to St Tropez… more on the services offered online tomorrow: info@nickysummer.com Read more…
The accessorising of a design scheme is key to giving it identity, and the use of natural materials helps create warmth… this is often best illustrated in highly polished interiors where a more relaxed aura is required – on a yacht or in a new-build property – and can often be achieved through the installation […] Read more…
A simple but dramatic method of almost instantly altering the ambience of a room is to change the colour of the walls using colour, or even better, add by including a theme such as flowers or sky. In the lead up to Valentines Day, we talk to the founder of MS Design Studio about her […] Read more…